Lancôme celebrates 80 years of beauty with a beautiful collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Australian Fashion Illustrator, Kerrie Hess. The partnership with Kerrie Hess Illustrations was a perfect choice for Lancôme because of the synonymous French elegance and beauty of Kerrie’s artist approach.

image004“Working with Lancôme Paris is a perfect fit for me. I adore Paris (my former home) and have always admired Lancôme’s branding and history. And as the most iconic Parisian beauty brand, collaborating with Lancôme has been an amazing project of capturing French style, Lancôme beauty of the city of lights in watercolour.”

In celebration of Lancôme’s 80 years of French Beauty, Kerrie Hess has designed customised illustrations exclusively for Lancôme. In 2015, Lancôme will launch a series of Grandiôse makeup sets and limited edition cosmetic bags for all your beauty essentials, all showcasing Kerrie’s incredible illustrations. Lancôme have also put together some helpful tips for help you achieve all you can from the limited edition sets.

WINGED EYE LOOK SET $89

Winged Eye Look Set

The winged eye look is one of the biggest makeup trends of the season and creates an instant lift to the eyes for a femme fatale seductive gaze.

Set includes: Liner Plume Black, Grandiôse Mascara and Eau Micellaire Makeup Remover 50ml

Step 1: Draw a diagonal line from the outer corner of the eye towards the brow to map out your starting point for your wing.

Step 2: Place a dot in the middle of the eye close to the lashes. Draw a line creating a triangle from the top of the diagonal line to meet the dot in the middle of the eye.

Step 3: Using small strokes fill in the triangle with the tip of the liner.

Step 4: Continue the application on the inner corner of the eye and join the lines together.

Step 5: Split the eye into three zones: outer third, middle and inner third. Start on the outer third and apply Grandiôse in a zig zag motion from the root of the lash to the tip.

CLEAN DEFINITION EYE LOOK SET $89

Clean Definition Eye Look Set

The clean definition eyeliner look is elegant and classic, accentuating the natural shape of the eye. The look is easy to wear and is perfect for during the day or at work.

Set includes: Artliner 24H Black, Grandiôse Mascara and Eau Micellaire Makeup Remover 50ml

Step 1: Using the tip of the liner, make a small mark at the outer corner of the eye to determine where the liner will finish

Step 2: Start at the outer third of the eye using small strokes along the lash line.

Step 3: Following the same application move to the inner corner of the eye and join the lines together.

Step 4: Split the eye into three zones: outer third, middle and inner third. Start on the outer third and apply Grandiôse in a zig zag motion from the root of the lash to the tip.

SMOKEY EYE LOOK SET $89

Smokey Eye Look Set

The Smokey eye look is seductive and mysterious, perfect for special occasions or evenings out.

Set includes: Le Crayon Khôl Black, Grandiôse Mascara and Eau Micellaire Makeup Remover 50ml

Step 1: Draw a bold line along the lashes and another line in the outer socket of the eye.

Step 2: Using a blending brush, blend the liner from the lash line up into the socket of the eye using a half moon shape action.

Step 3:Apply a small amount of Effacernes concealer to brighten the inner corner of the eye. Retrace the lash line to further intensify the lashes.

Step 4: Split the eye into three zones: outer third, middle and inner third.

Step 5:
Start on the outer third and apply Grandiôse in a zig zag motion from the root of the lash to the tip.

These limited edition special sets will be available from all Lancôme stockists from 25 January 2015. For stockists call 1300 651 991 and for more information visit www.lancome.com.au

About The Author

Katherine Ng

Katherine is not your typical Beauty Editor. Finance consultant by day and beauty and fashion addict at all other times, Katherine spends her hard-earned money helping the Australian and international economy with her never ending pursuit of everything pretty. A keen traveller, Katherine still holds dear her Melbourne roots with an overflowing wardrobe filled with black clothes, shoes and handbags. Katherine also has a deep love of food and wine, and you can find those adventures on instagram at @thegreedykat Email: kath@couturing.com Twitter: @kath_couturing Instagram: @kath_ng

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