'I was always fascinated by how much the eyes say. The eyes have a life. Makeup only accentuates what you want to reveal.'

This March, Christian Louboutin expands the universe of Louboutin to present an opus of eye amplifiers, introducing Les Yeux Noirs Lash Amplifying Lacquer mascara, Oeil Vinyle Luminous Ink Liner, Oeil Velours Velvet Eye Definer, and Brow Definer. Eyes engage, reveal, and expose as Christian explains in his own words: “You can see happiness, sadness, fear, fierceness…You definitely see everything through the eyes.” To enhance the feature he considers most expressive, Christian Louboutin set out to create a collection of imaginative and expert tools.

The result is a collection that combines sensual application with the intensely rich colour and attention to detail expected from the designer. Luxurious and uniquely slender, each product provides a precise and sensual gesture similar to that of calligraphy.

The Christian Louboutin eye collection is artfully designed to provide definition and add to the expression of a woman’s eyes, amplifying the essence and power of her gaze.

Christian was inspired to create an intense look, “Les Yeux Noirs.” For him, eye makeup is not merely adornment but a means from which one may reveal or conceal facets of their character. A woman need not say a single word to express a lot. Her eyes speak for her: she winks, she smolders, she glares, she stares. “Open eyes say: I listen, I look. Closed eyes say: listen to me, look at me. It is through the eyes that you see personality,” explains Christian. Eyes are a powerful tool, which can be enhanced through eye makeup.

Christian Louboutin imbues the collection with his typical imaginativeness and glamour allowing women to revel in the artistry of applying makeup. Whilst bringing ‘Les Yeux Noirs’ to life, Christian visualized one of his beauty icons, Queen Nefertiti’s infamous sculpted eyes – a nude lid precisely lined with carbon black charcoal liner. This look emboldened her eyes and served to signify her powerful spirit. The designer delved further into the symbolism of ancient Egypt – a place and culture that constantly feeds his imagination - for the creation of the remarkable packaging: the Egyptian motifs of lotus flower petals and obelisks meld with Art Deco geometry to create these modern objets d’arts.

Christian is a man deeply inspired by his travels, and he looked to India to develop the formulas. The country's rich culture and colours translated to products luxuriously saturated with rich pigments for the purest and deepest impact. Christian wanted to capture the opulent decorative style of India, as seen in Kathakali, a form of classical Indian dance. The dancers are known for their extravagant makeup, including elaborately drawn eyes, bringing attention to their dramatic eye movements and expressions, which are integral aspects of the dance. The result is intensely pigmented products that coat lashes in plush lacquer, define lids in dark ink, and perfect brows with pigment-rich colour.

LES YEUX NOIRSL– a sh Amplifying Lacquer mascara
Les Yeux Noirs mascara delivers dramatic volume, enhancing the definition, length, lift and curl of lashes. Created with highly concentrated pigments that layer seamlessly – no flaking or smearing – it provides fierce colour and sets with a luminous finish for impactful colour reflection that lasts all day. Designed with a brush uniquely comprised of both vertical and horizontal bristles, this lash amplifying lacquer ensures smooth and precise application. Bristles at the tip of the brush lift and shape even the smallest lashes.

This jewel is made of intricately ribbed brass reminiscent of Art Deco architecture. Its gold silhouette is topped with a delicate black shiny crown dressed in spikes. Les Yeux Noirs is encased in a jewelry-like box.

S hades:
Khol: Blackest black
Sevillana: A rich burgundy
AED 335

OEIL VINYLE- Luminous Ink Liner
Inspired by patent leather, a brilliant leather iconic to the house of Louboutin, the designer introduces this finish for eyes with Oeil Vinyle. It imparts highly pigmented ink with a glossy sheen for eyes that are lined with intensity. Its soft and flexible texture ensures that the formula applies with integrity – no smudging, no smearing – for all-day wear.

Faceted like a precious stone and slender like a dagger, this luminous ink liner references the clean lines of Christian’s original Nail Colour, an homage to calligraphy.
Its innovative flocked applicator delivers the finest colour payoff and ultimate precision.

Oeil Vinyle is uniquely available in Christian Louboutin’s iconic Rouge Louboutin. This timeless, vibrant red shade is Christian’s interpretation of “l’oeil de braise”: the burning look of desire. Rouge Louboutin is exceptionally distinguished by its red ombré design.

Shades:
Rouge Louboutin: Vibrant red
Khol: Blackest black
Lady Twist: Indian kohl blue
AED 365

OEIL VELOURS –V elvet Eye Definer
This pigment rich formula combines precise application with glide to create versatile looks. It provides bold colour usually reserved for ultra-dense kohl liners of the pharaohs, and lasts all day with no transfer.

Oeil Velours features a slender, weighted body in a custom length to provide the most artful application. It is coated in a luxurious matte black and topped with a studded gold cap for an ultra-precious look and feel. This velvet eye definer is accessorized with a sharpener to ensure precision.

Shades:
Khol: Blackest black
Zoulou: Rich warm brown
Fierce: Iridescent plum
Deep Teal: Rich peacock blue
Hot Chick: Chartreuse yellow
AED 190

BROW DEFINER- Brow Definer
Brow Definer is a versatile brow pencil for defining, shaping and filling eyebrows. Its soft formula glides on easily yet provides full coverage with a matte finish for the most accurate brow primping and long-lasting wear. The Brow Definer is accessorized with a
spoolie brush to comb brows and sharpener to ensure precision.

Engineered with a slender body in a custom length, it provides skillful application. It is coated in a luxurious matte black and topped with a studded gold cap.

Shades:
Blonde
Brunette
Auburn
Taupe
AED 190