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Lancome Declaring Indigo Fall 2009: Enough to Make My Brown Eyes Blue

July 16th, 2009 by Karen 61 Comments

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Have you ever noticed how often the word “blue” turns up in song titles? Sitting down to play with Lancome’s Declaring Indigo collection, I thought of New Order’s Blue Monday and When the Stars Go Blue, by Ryan Adams.

Lancome’s new collection is blue beauty booty for eyes and nails. So far I’ve tested three pieces from the release.

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Ink Artliner in Indigo Charm and Virtuose Mascara in Royal Blue

Yesterday I fell hard for Les Vernis nail polish in Indigo Paris ($18).

It had me at bonjour!

And today, Ink Artliner in Indigo Charm ($24) and Virtuose Mascara in Royal Blue ($25) ran away with my heart.

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Ink Artliner in Indigo Charm ($24) is captivating in her shimmery, intensely pigmented indigo blue. A gel liner that doesn’t budge for nuthin’, she stays on my lids all day long without smudging, and I think she totes makes brown eyes *pop*.

The thick, semi-wet formula — easy to apply and control — should also be great for gel liner neophytes and lazy girls (like moi). Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+

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Virtuose Mascara in Royal Blue ($25) nearly blinded me with bling when I first laid eyes on her. A dark blue mascara with golden glitter, this baby curls, lengthens and defines lashes like nobody’s bidness.

It looks a little scary in the tube, but no worries — she’s completely wearable. The shade applies as a subtle dark blue with teeny pieces of golden glitter — enough for just a hint of sparkle — so you don’t have to worry about looking like one of the Solid Gold Dancers circa 1981. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B+

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Swatches from left to right: Virtuose Mascara in Royal Blue, Ink Artliner in Indigo Charm

I think Lancome stands out with this release. Shades of gray are making big splashes over at Chanel and Dior this fall, but Lancome veers into almost summery territory with Declaring Indigo’s palette of deep blues, bronzes, golds and browns. It’s different, and from what I’ve seen so far, I like. 🙂

Let me know what you think.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Lancome Declaring Indigo Fall 2009: Enough to Make My Brown Eyes Blue / Originally published July 16th, 2009

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  1. Shontay says

    July 16th, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    Wow. Both of those are gorgeous. Blue is my absolute favorite color. I was never into lancome before, but I might have to check this out at least.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Shontay,

      I hope you like both the liner and mascara. The liner is to die for… I could easily wear it every day.

      Happy Thursday!

      Reply
  2. ines & cha cha says

    July 16th, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    I LIKE. borat style.

    i usually i don’t buy lancome too much (exception: rouge sensation in jezebel)… but i LOVE navy blue and what it does for my pale skin and brown eyes!

    going to go have a major testing sesh!

    hope you and tabs are good. cha cha sends OM NOM NOM NOM from the food bowl (he’s having some fancy feast right now)!
    .-= ines & cha cha’s last blog post… Dance Photo Roundup – Winter 2008/Spring & Summer 2009 =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

      Hi Ines & Cha Cha,

      Fancy Feast is the way to a cat’s heart. Tabs is sleeping here at my feet. I wonder what he’s dreaming about…

      I don’t know when it happened, but Lancome’s gone all edgy on us. I like the stuff they’ve been releasing!

      Reply
  3. tali says

    July 16th, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Love it esp.the eyeliner..marvelous on your skin tone!
    .-= tali’s last blog post… Outfit Of The Day & Project 5 Pan! =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Tali,

      Thanks! Do you think you might get anything from this release?

      Reply
  4. sdpfeiffy says

    July 16th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    so… I was uninterested in (too broke to consider) this collection until I saw the artliner–I was thinking it was the felt tip pen style, which I love but it never lasts on my eyes. Now gel liners… *sigh* (starts counting pennies…)

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

      Hi Sdpfeiffy,

      Yes, girl. The gel liners get me every time. Sigh! Which ones are your faves?

      Reply
  5. Maggie says

    July 16th, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    O-M-G.
    You just made my heart break–that liner is gorgeous!

    Whyyyy must I be broke now!? 🙁
    .-= Maggie’s last blog post… Review: Korres Pomegranate Makeup Wipes + Haul and More =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

      Hi Maggie,

      It’s pretty drool worthy. You still have some time to get it — fall is a long ways away.

      Reply
  6. Marisol says

    July 16th, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    That liner is eveything I’ve wanted from the likes of the BB gel liner & MAC fluidlines. I better call lancome again & pre-order it.
    .-= Marisol’s last blog post… Kindle me this… =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Marisol,

      It’s frickin’ awesome. I wish they made more colors! I’ll like pots in purple, green and gold, please. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Summer B. says

    July 16th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Ahh, alas…the exquisiteness of INDIGO! Absolutely beautiful with your skin! The state of my wallet has me thinking I should perhaps just invest in an indigo crayon or some such to satisfy my craving…definitely not as good, but, you gotta do what you gotta do! lol 🙂
    .-= Summer B. ‘s last blog post… Red Earth Cosmetics, a Fond Farewell from Canada! =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:29 pm

      Hi Summer B.,

      A good dark indigo pen might do the trick, too. I like the Uni Ball Vision Elite. It writes smoothly and has the deepest, darkest blue color.

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    July 16th, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    OMG! I’m am so excited about this line! The liner on you is gorgeous and I have brown eyes myself. You just made Lancome a new sale because I am on my way to purchase it!

    Sarah

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      Your brown eyes will thank you for it. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kajal Couture says

    July 16th, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Amazing what a lil pot of blue gel can do for a gal! I have had a rough day at work (still not over, just taking a break), and seeing this review totally made my day! I am all over that blue liner!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 6:06 pm

      Hi Kajal Couture,

      Oh no… I hope that you get to go home soon. At least tomorrow is Friday, right?

      Hang in there!

      Reply
  10. Glosslizard says

    July 16th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    I might have to splurge on the mascara!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 6:06 pm

      Hi Glosslizard,

      Dude, do it! It’s really fun!

      Reply
  11. Michelle (Lipstick Rules) says

    July 16th, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    Ah the 80s. Blue Monday.

    I have added that Blue liner and the Blue nail polish to my wish list.
    .-= Michelle (Lipstick Rules)’s last blog post… Bargain Beauty Review: Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Lipcolor =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 6:05 pm

      Hi Michelle,

      I’m a child of the 80s. I did big hair, leg warmers, neon… yup. Good times.

      Reply
  12. Catherine says

    July 16th, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Wow Karen – that liner looks absolutely fabulous on you!
    .-= Catherine’s last blog post… Soft, summery FOTD & Jane Iredale lipstick in Lily =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 16th, 2009 at 6:04 pm

      Hi Catherine,

      Thanks!

      It’s a really *great* blue. I hope you try it. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Stephie says

    July 16th, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I am definitely digging the blues. In fact, I wore my LM Med palette today. I really like Lancome Virtuose. I think the brush I SOO awesome. It seriously applies mascara like no one’s business( I actually wash it and use it w/ my other mascaras ).

    How cute of Lancome to include that little ‘toki doki esque’ toy!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 9:01 am

      Hi Stephie,

      I am totally loving that brush, too. I usually like smaller ones, but for some reason this one just *works*.

      Reply
  14. Jen says

    July 16th, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    Karen- I love how the eyeliner looks! And, I love your shirt, the sleeves are really cute. Who makes it?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 9:01 am

      Hi Jen,

      I wish I could tell ya. I bought it four years ago at a random shop in SF… unfortch I cut off the tags (they itched). LOL, I guess I need to go shopping. A clothes horse I am not!

      Reply
  15. Lina says

    July 16th, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    That liner looks gorgeous on you!!! It definitely makes your eyes pop without being too bright. Wish I could pull off blues like that! The whole look you did is very elegant. Love it.
    .-= Lina’s last blog post… Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives Haul Part 1 =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:59 am

      Hi Lina,

      Blue is one of those shades I’ve grown to love. A few years ago I would’ve never tried it.

      How do you feel about purple? Now that’s a shade I wish I could work better!

      Reply
  16. Stef says

    July 16th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Oooo, girl! That’s some pretty blues. The liner looks like what I wanted MAC Fly-by-Blu pearlglide to be, but wasn’t.

    Agreed, I love that this is different from the other Fall collections. Look at Lancome go!
    .-= Stef’s last blog post… tarte eyeQuatic Summer Essentials set review =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:58 am

      Hi Stef,

      I know! I’m really loving this one so far. Do you think you might get anything?

      Reply
  17. jane says

    July 16th, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    oh no. yesterday it was the gorgeous blue polish and now liner? 😡 ack! i must check this out when it comes out and see if it looks as good on my skin. 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:58 am

      Hi Jane,

      I hope it works for you! It’s a great color.

      Reply
  18. Nicole15 says

    July 16th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    I have been desperately looking for a good indigo blue liner. Some blues claim to be navy but have too much purple in them or too much “midnight” & they just look black on. This blue is perfect. Just the ideal shade of dark blue. I love it & it looks damn good on us brown-eyed ladies. HA!

    “Solid Gold Dancers” – LMAO 🙂 I wanted to be one so bad. Growing up I could never decide what would have been better, being a Solid Gold Dancer, a Soul Train Dancer or a Fly Girl. Ahhhh, the good ol’ days.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:57 am

      Hi Nicole15,

      Me too! Who didn’t want to be a Solid Gold dancer?

      I thought the Fly Girls were so cool… the thought of wearing booty shorts freaked me out to no end, LOL!

      Reply
  19. Hyzenthlay says

    July 16th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Gosh dang it, can you STOP featuring expensive things on here that I lust after?! 🙂 Now I want the liner AND the mascara AND the nail polish AND the eye shadow.

    Well, the colors my school ARE blue and gold . . . and it’s spirit day every Friday! Perhaps I need these things for my Friday makeup . . . 🙂 I could alternate blue and gold looks . . . And I am taking on some extra (paying) responsibilities this year . . .

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:55 am

      Hi Hyzethlay,

      Totally! I think if you get a lot of use out of makeup they it pays itself off, right?

      Reply
  20. Patti says

    July 16th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Hi Karen,

    I am definitely interested in this collection by Lancome. As a self-confessed gel liner neophyte, how do you apply the gel liner to your lids? What brush can you use?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:54 am

      Hi Patti,

      Gel liner is surprisingly easy to use if you have the right brush. I LOVELaura Mercier’s Flat Eyeliner Brush ($25).

      First, I load the brush with some liner, and then I dilute the excess by rubbing it gently across the inside of the gel liner cap. Next, I gently pull the skin at the lower lash line outward (toward my eye). I place the brush head along the lashes and then slowly apply the color to the lash line. I do my best to get the color as close to the lashes as possible (in between ’em, even) and then build thickness of the line slowly.

      If you have any more questions let me know. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Khalia Bentson says

    July 16th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    I’m really diggin’ the blue eyeliner!!
    .-= Khalia Bentson’s last blog post… Come to the Sip and Shop Janrah Boutique Event in Seattle, WA =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:22 am

      Hi Khalia,

      Yup, it’s really pretty.

      Reply
  22. Paris B says

    July 16th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    mmmm that indigo liner is gorgeousness! I’m really liking the indigo colours in this collection but the eyeshadow palettes (though pretty) are a little blah. Pity.
    .-= Paris B’s last blog post… Ask & Answer: What’s the difference between blush and bronzer? =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:15 am

      Hi Paris B,

      Aww, that’s a disappointment. I was really hoping that palette would rock my world.

      Reply
  23. Steph says

    July 16th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Karen,
    That liner looks amazing. I can never get as smooth a line with gel liner. I just smudge into my lashes — which also looks good but sometimes a gal just wants a thicker, more defined line. What brush do you use? How do you apply?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:14 am

      Hi Steph,

      I use Laura Mercier’s Flat Eyeliner Brush ($25). It’s a bad ass brush! I like it much more than MAC’s push brush for the eyes.

      To apply, I gently pull the skin at the lower lash line outward (toward my eye), and then slowly apply the color to the lash line. I build thickness to the line slowly… it’s the only way I can get a really sharp, defined and crisp line.

      If you have any more questions let me know. 🙂

      Reply
  24. heyhey says

    July 16th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    My blue heaven! This is so my speed– that little “pop” of color on an otherwise muted face. Now to save up for the lancome real deal while scoping Walgreens for a cheap ITMT alternative. Viva la recessionista!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:10 am

      Hi Heyhey,

      🙂 I’ll keep my eyes out for a drugstore alternative and will let ya know if I spy anything!

      Reply
  25. tracey says

    July 16th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    how does the indigo charm liner compare to macs fluidline in waveline in terms of color??

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:09 am

      Hi Tracey,

      I don’t have Waveline, but when I pop by the MAC counter I’ll take a look and let you know.

      Reply
  26. Tiffany says

    July 17th, 2009 at 5:54 am

    Girl, that liner looks amazing on you! Also, I love your top – great color!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:09 am

      Hi Tiffany,

      Thanks. 🙂

      Hope your Friday is off to a great start.

      Reply
  27. Naz says

    July 17th, 2009 at 7:34 am

    Wow that liner looks so great on you and the color is amazing! I’ll definitely pick it up next week I go shopping!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:08 am

      Hi Naz,

      Yay! I hope you love it as much as I do.

      Reply
  28. Lindsay says

    July 17th, 2009 at 7:38 am

    Hi Karen!

    I love the eyeliner, I’m going to go get it today! And I love the earrings! What’s the story on those?

    –L

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 17th, 2009 at 8:08 am

      Hi Lindsay,

      Those are pink plumeria earrings I bought a few years ago when I visited family on Oahu. I bought ’em at the drugstore. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Marina says

    July 17th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    OMG that liner is beeee-utiful! I was going to ask the same question Tracey did (about MAC Waveline) will appreciate it if you could compare them 🙂

    Reply
  30. Anastasia says

    July 17th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    That blue liner is so pretty on you – I love the nail varnish that you previewed too – my Lancome counter didn’t have it yet when I checked today.

    I’m kinda blue myself… I just found out my lab Oscar has cancer 🙁 I hope we caught it soon enough – fingers crossed!

    Reply
  31. cloudburst says

    July 17th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    I love that gel eyeliner – blue makes eyes appear whiter!

    Reply

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