COLLABORATION
LANCÔME’S FLAMING HOT BEAUTY WITH MERT & MARCUS
JANUARY 28, 2020
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by KRISTOPHER FRASER
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COURTESY of BPCM
Lancôme and Mert & Marcus unveils a unique make-up capsule collection. The photography duo has brought their expertise and creativity to the Estee Lauder owned company for an electric colored collection.
Over the years Lancôme has had a strong creative partnership with Mert & Marcus, who have become world renowned for creating some of the beauty and fashion industries most compelling images. The two are true tastemakers of modern beauty. Lancôme has decided to evolve their partnership with an explosive, must-have collection for make-up lovers.
Audacious Mert & Marcus colors meet Lancôme’s characteristically addictive textures in next-generation formulas to blow your mind. Get ready to break all the rules, the Lancôme x Mert & Marcus After Dark Collection has arrived.
“Working with such talented and exceptional personalities like Mert & Marcus has been an exhilarating and passionate adventure," said Lancôme brand president Françoise Lehman. "Mert & Marcus are not only brilliant artists and renowned photographers, but they are also incredible beauty experts. I am extremely proud of this collaboration, the visual universe they have created and the innovative textures.”
“We were never really interested in beauty in its original form," said Mert & Marcus. "Somehow, what excited us over the past 26 years, was transforming and creating characters with light, make-up and stories, and this is what we tried to achieve with this collection."
The products in the collection include:
Eyes Cold as Ice Kit
Liquid shadow, a glittery topper, flared cat-eye lashes and Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara come together in Lancôme’s first make-up kit for eyes that command all the attention. Available in Green 01 and Blue 02.
Transforming Liquid Eyeshadow
Uncompromisingly bold matte-to-glitter shades for endlessly mysterious eyes. Available in 01 Green, 02 Blue, 03 Purple, 04 Gun Metal.
Flaming Lips Lip Kit
A duo color lipstick delivers an ombré lip effect, while L’Absolu Gloss adds radical shine. Available in 01 Red and 02 Violet.
After Dark Eyeshadow Palette
10 disruptive shades in shining pearlescent, matte or iridescent finishes promise to let eyes break all the rules.
Teint Idole Ultra Duo Stick
A highlighter and blur come together to seal the deal on your mind-blowing nighttime glow. Available in Light Pink 01 and Doré 02.
L’Absolu Rouge
Three fiery shades in matte to sheer finishes get set to ignite daredevil lips. Available in 359 Sheer, 198 Matte and 189 Matte.
Lancôme x Mert & Marcus
“Somehow, what excited us over the past 26 years, was transforming and creating characters with light, make-up and stories, and this is what we tried to achieve with this collection.”
Lancôme and Mert & Marcus