Hourglass 1.5MM Mechanical Gel Liner in Obsidian: An Elated Review and Swatches

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From the moment that I learned about the launch of their new1.5MM Mechanical Gel Liner, Hourglass had me in a frenzied state of eager anticipation. Why? Because I have always had a penchant for eyeliner pencils, and this one sounded almost too good to be true. However, what visionary Hourglass founder, Carisa Janes, envisions routinely becomes highly coveted beauty essentials that all of the beauty mavens scramble to find.

Among all of the Fall Launches that are beginning to drop, the one product that has really captured my imagination is the Hourglass 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eye Liner in large part because it has been touted as, "an exceptionally thin, remarkably soft, and waterproof gel liner." However, as a winged-liner kind of girl this product promises to fulfill my every need and desire in an eyeliner.

According to Hourglass,

The advanced gel formula is encapsulated in a mechanical pencil, offering precision accuracy and ease of application. It's perfect for lining between the lashes, and it doesn’t budge. Unlike traditional gel liners, there's no pot, no brush, and no clean-up required.

Two clicks is all you need to line the eyes and each pencil lasts for approximately 17 to 20 uses. It's important to dispense product as needed – the mechanical pencil does not retract. Remove with a waterproof makeup remover. 

The thinnest, softest, waterproof gel liner. Encapsulated in a 1.5mm mechanical pencil, this liner offers precision accuracy and ease of application. no pot, no brush, no clean-up required. Just two clicks and one stroke creates dramatic definition that resists transfer for extended wear. 

My experience: From the first moment that I began testing the Hourglass 1.5MM Mechanical Gel Liner I was thoroughly impressed. The ultra-fine tip truly delivers razor sharp precision and absolutely effortless application. I was able to create an über thin and crisp wing with nearly no effort, and lining between my lashes has never been easier. The slender dimensions of both the liners itself and its housing facilitates effortlessly getting into even the tightest spaces with great ease. Furthermore, the formula has a creamy consistency that prevents any pulling, tugging or skipping as you lay down the ultra pigmented deep black liner. The formula is very comfortable to wear, and it actually is moisturizing as Hourglass suggests! Despite the fact that the formula is creamy, once it sets it is truly budge proof-- no exaggeration.

Hourglass suggests that this unique formula has the, "malleability, intensity and staying power of a traditional gel," but without the pot, brush or the necessary clean-up afterward. Given my experience with the 1.5MM Mechanical Gel Liner, coupled with my considerable experience with pot gel liners, I would argue that the longevity of this gel liner exceeds all of the pot gel liners in my collection. Not only does this liner adhere to the skin with great tenacity, but it is truly transfer-proof, smudge-proof, budge-proof, and does not flake, peel or fade. I tried to remove the arm swatch with soap and it did not budge, and it was only a dual-phase makeup remover that removed it-- so it certainly lives up to the claims made. When I tested it on my eyes I applied it at 7:30 in the morning on what promised to be a very hot Los Angeles day. I then ran errands, worked out, logged in a full day of work, and then settled into a low key evening. I checked my eyes throughout the day, and each time my eyeliner looked just as it had after application. I finally removed it at midnight, and I was shocked that it looked exactly as it had when I applied it. Therefore, I can attest to the claims that this liner delivers transfer-proof and long-lasting extended wear. This will surely become a Red Carpet favorite!

This is the ultimate precision liner that provides maximum control. It creates the most beautiful crisply defined lines, and rivals the precision of liquid liners, but in a fuss-proof formula. Do bear in mind that these mechanical pencils do not retract, so remember that two clicks is all that you will likely need.

Finally, I tend to favor black liners for my upper lids, and Obsidian is a gorgeous deep and rich black that is utter perfection.

 Product Claims:
• The precision 1.5mm tip ensures effortless control, and allows for lining in between lashes.
• The unique formula, poured into a slim mechanical component, has the malleability, intensity and staying power of a traditional gel. No pot, no brush, no clean-up required.
• The waterproof, transfer-proof and long-lasting formula delivers extended wear.
• The supple, moisturizing formula glides on smoothly and dries quickly.
• Two clicks is all you need to line the eye. Each advanced mechanical pencil lasts for approximately 17 to 20 uses.
• Only dispense product as needed – mechanical pencil does not retract.
• Free of phthalates, sulfates, talc and gluten. No animal testing.
• Ophthalmologist tested.

The precision 1.5mm tip ensures effortless control, and allows for lining in between lashes.

 Obsidian is a gorgeous deep and rich black that is utter perfection.

Ingredients: Methyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Ceresin, Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina, Triethylhexanoin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499).

The liner is already available from Hourglass and Sephora, but will be available in all of the other stores on August 15. It will be available in a package of 3 and sold as a single liner only at Sephora and on HourglassCosmetics.com.

Overall assessment: Thank you, Hourglass-- this is a truly amazing gel liner, and I am absolutely thrilled by it! The only Hourglass news that currently excites me more than this liner is the recent announcement in Forbes Magazine that Hourglass will be opening their first brick and mortar store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice!

Suggested Retail Price: USD $45 (Package Of 3) | $16 (Single)*

Available from: *Hourglass, *Sephora, Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-A-Porter.com, Space.NK US & Space NK UK. *Single available at select retailers (Affiliate Links).

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Pharmaca Friends and Family Event Featuring Evan Healy Facials, W3ll People Makeup and So Much More! What an AMAZING Event it was!

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I had the pleasure of attending the Pharmaca Friends & Family Event featuring mini-facials, makeovers, and chair massages at the Pacific Palisades location on Saturday July 19, 2014 (announced here), and it was an amazing event, indeed! This is the Pharmaca location where I have shopped for years, and not only is it a fantastic Pharmaca, but it is nestled in the Palisades which is one of my very favorite Los Angeles neighborhoods. 

As I previously noted, If you are lucky enough to live near a Pharmaca then you already know that it is a truly wondrous place. Not only does Pharmaca stock a formidable selection of natural makeup and skincare products (click here to peruse the brands they stock), but it also boasts an amazing selection of vitamins and supplements, homeopathic remedies and herbs as well as a full pharmacy. Furthermore, Pharmaca is an ethical company with an abiding commitment to sustainability. It is for these reasons coupled with their amazingly helpful, well-informed, and very friendly Team Members that I have been  a very happy customer for many years.

Pharmaca's Natural Beauty Bar is a wonderful haven filled to the brim with a fantastic array of natural and organic makeup, skincare and body care brands that can keep you browsing and shopping for hours!

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is a one-stop shop for integrative healthcare services, and fantastic shopping. You can drop off your prescription and get a makeover while you wait for it to be filled!

While I was waiting for my facial I walked around browsing at all of the amazing beauty finds, and observed all of the people getting massages, facials and makeovers.

If you are among the many people looking to add more natural products to your beauty and skincare routine, then Pharmaca is the perfect place to shop for everything on your wish list!

They stock everything from Deborah Lippmann, Dr. Hauschka, Jane Iredale, Zuzu, and W3ll People to name a few of their makeup lines.

Before the event I had decided that I wanted to explore two particular lines further: W3ll People (makeup) and Evan Healy (skincare). What I didn't realize at the time was that my facial was an Evan Healy Facial, and that I would meet and talk extensively with the W3ll People Rep. I guess that you could say that my desires were made manifest the day of the event!

The extraordinary aesthetician and W3LL PEOPLE Rep, Leah McCormick, and I spoke at great length about the line. W3LL PEOPLE is a super-natural makeup line that "is designed specifically for the modern woman who demands authenticity, simplicity, and quality—but not willing to compromise on convenience and performance."

W3LL PEOPLE asserts,

We understand our skin absorbs 60-80% of what we put on it. This simple fact drives our mission to create innovative cosmetics using extraordinary quality, integrity and purity to achieve beautiful aesthetic results outside and healthy results inside. This mindful approach to beauty is powered by 3 core principles: Advanced Performance, Premium Natural & Organic Ingredients, and Social Responsibility. 

They have created a very high performance and high quality makeup line that is actually healthy for the skin, and their products look and feel extraordinary. You will be hearing more about this line from me!

Pharmaca stocks some of the most beautiful natural soaps that make perfect gifts.

An anti-aging facial in progress.

When it was time for my facial appointment I was greeted by Joan Uemura Shure who is not only a lovely person, but one of the most gifted Holistic Aestheticians. She is among the elite list of Evan Healy approved Aestheticians, and it took no time to see why!

Joan gave me a mini-version of her Luninescence Signature Facial exclusively featuring Evan Healy Skincare. This is normally a 90 minute facial, but the mini-facial version is a more abbreviated version of this restorative and regenerative treatment. 

Joan describes it as an, "outward and inward experience. More than just a regimen of skin care, my facial treatments are an honoring of your entire being providing a whole body healing experience." Joan uses Evan Healy products in all of her treatments because she says that the line has a "very high vibration that you can recognize immediately by its aroma and feel." She further asserts, "using clean, organic higher resonating skincare elevates the facial experience to a whole new level." 

Joan's Signature Treatment Luminescence Facial begins with "centering and calming breaths as you are transported into deep relaxation" while she treats your skin with Evan Healy pure plant hydrosols, aromatherapy flower essences, and fruit and seed oils "to help you to re-align with nature and your-self." Joan's nourishing massage is an unbelievably relaxing and transformational event to behold-- I was shocked by the level of my relaxation, and simply cannot wait to experience the full 90 minute version! The nourishing facial not only pushes the Evan Healy products deeper into the skin, but it likewise is designed to create an inner peace in order to balance and center the skin and spirit. Joan's Craniosacral Therapy fosters profound relaxation and it is supplemented and facilitated by the cooling effects of Rose Quartz Spheres that are incorporated into the facial massage itself. They feel so soothing and cooling on the skin that what immediately emerges is a profound sense of well being and lightness of the spirit. Furthermore, the aromatherapeutic experience, for which Evan Healy products are known, truly makes it an even more calming experience for the mind, body and spirit. 

Among the Evan Healy products used during my facial:

Rose Cleansing Milk

Rose Geranium Facial Tonic Hydrosol

Rose Petal Facial Tonic Hydrosol

Rosehip Treatment Facial Serum Rose
Whipped Shea Butter with Olive Leaf

When Joan was finished with my facial she graciously gave me a few products to try at home. I gave her a huge hug, and felt as though I floated away on a cloud because I was so relaxed and happy.

Evan Healy Rose Face Care Kit

For all skin especially skin that exhibits combination oily/dry areas. It is also appropriate for mature skin with fine lines and wrinkles. Features gentle and balancing essential oils of rose geranium and carrot seed. Contains five sample-sized products that assist in re-establishing a healthy hydro/lipid balance to combination skin. Seven to ten days of treatment.

Includes trial sizes of the following evanhealy Rose Treatment products:

• Rose Cleansing Milk
• Rose Geranium Facial Tonic Hydrosol
• Rosehip Treatment Facial Serum - Rose
• French Rose Clay
• Rose Vetiver Day Moisturizer

Rose Treatment line helps re-establish a healthy hydro/lipid balance to combination skin. It is also appropriate for mature skin with fine lines and wrinkles. The Rose Line features gentle and balancing essential oils of rose geranium and carrot seed.

evanhealy is an artisan-quality skin care treatment line created by aesthetician Evan Healy. Her holistic approach draws from traditional plant lore, aromatherapy, ayurveda, and homeopathy. Through her experience with holistic therapies Evan has observed the connection between plants and skin. Rather than treating areas of imbalance such as an overly oily condition, the more holistic, successful and long-term solution is to support the totality of skin functions using simple plant-based formulations and non-invasive treatment methods. This approach encourages the skin, with its innate ability to regulate itself, to breathe.

Not only do the products from the Rose Face Care Kit smell amazing, but they are so kind to the skin! I love how they feel on my face, and my skin is left deeply nourished and luminous.

Evan Healy Sweet Blossom Hydrating Body Oil

For all skin conditions: quenches dry, dehydrated skin, calms inflammation, deeply moisturizes the skin

Scented with the clean, fresh fragrance of petitgrain leaf, layered with sweet neroli blossoms, exotic ylang ylang and balanced with ancient, resinous frankincense.

Sweet Blossom Hydrating Body Oil is a special treatment for all-over body care. The scent is fresh and clean with light heart notes of petitgrain sur fleur neroli, the steam distilled combination of fragrant leaf and sweet blossom from the bitter orange tree. Nourishing and soothing with certified organic essential oils, their intensive body oil blends cold-pressed, premium plant oils that work to create softer, smoother skin while protecting its natural hydro-lipid moisture balance.

Overall assessment: As a long-time customer at Pharmaca I was thrilled to attend such a wonderful event. I was in heaven from the moment that I got there to the moment that I floated back to my car. Pharmaca has wonderful events on a monthly basis-- so be sure to check your local Pharmaca for the next planned event. GO-- you won't be sorry! If Evan Healy and W3ll People products aren't on your radar, then I would suggest becoming acquainted with them-- they are truly remarkable!

Services and Press Samples provided by Pharmaca, Evan Healy and W3ll People. All views expressed are categorically my own (Unaffiliated Links).

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TATCHA Luminous Dewy Skin Mist Review

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Everything that TATCHA does, they do exceedingly well. I am continually impressed by their elegant and beautifully conceived products, and their luxury and refinement makes using them an utterly extraordinary experience. Everything that they create quickly achieves big beauty buzz and great happiness both in the beauty industry and among the many TATCHA loyalists.

Among TATCHA'S wildly popular products is their Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, and once you try it you will not ever want to be without it! This is no ordinary misting spray, but instead it is a silky smooth lightweight liquid moisturizer. When misted on the face it offers the perfect veil of moisture, soothing hydration, and a gorgeous otherworldly luminosity. 

In order to use Luminous Dewy Skin Mist you simply shake the elegant bottle and then spray the semi-opaque milky emulsion. The soothing fine mist is so pleasant to use that you might be tempted to use it more often than needed, but it feels so amazingly hydrating and calming that I use it every single time that the spirit moves me. There is no need to be concerned that it contains alcohol and that it will be drying as a result-- the alcohols used are employed as emulsifiers and do not dry out the skin, and as TATCHA asserts this product is ideal for dry and combination skins. While it is perfection for my combination skin, I have a very good friend with dry skin who has made the pronouncement that this is one of her all-time Holy Grail products because it keeps her skin glowing and perfectly hydrated.

I use this beautiful product throughout the day, and during this hot Los Angeles weather I have been avoiding heavier lotions and creams. The combination of a light beauty oil and TATCHA'S Luminous Dewy Skin Mist meets all of my hydration needs, and leaves my skin perfectly balanced and moisturized. The only thing that I am missing from my beauty arsenal to make this an even more glorious experience is the TATCHA Camellia Beauty Oil-- which is at the top of my must-have list!

Luminous Dewy Skin Mist can obviously be sprayed on bare skin, but it can also be used over your foundation without disturbing any of your makeup. Use it any time of the day or night, and be prepared to fall in love!

According to TATCHA, their Luminous Dewy Mist is:

A silky liquid moisturizer spray of Squalane, Red Algae and our HADASEI-3 complex can be misted for a boost of soothing hydration, resulting in dewy, luminous skin anytime, anywhere.

This milky emulsion contains moisturizers and humectants leaving skin rehydrated. Does not contain high levels of alcohol and fragrance found in conventional hydrating sprays, which can dry out the skin.

It is ideal for dry and combination skin.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Squalane (Olive Origin), Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, PPG-5-ceteth-10 Phosphate, Trideceth-12, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Fragrance (Natural), Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Alcohol, Inositol (Rice Extract), Sericin (Silk Extract), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Red Algae) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Algae Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Thymus Serpillum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol.

Formulated without: Parabens, Mineral Oil, Synthetic Colors, Synthetic Fragrances, Sulfate Detergents, Urea, DEA, TEA or Phthalates.

Overall Assessment: In a word, perfection! I am hopelessly in love with Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, and will need a new bottle by the end of summer! This beauty offers year-round hydration and luminosity, and I plan to use it as long as TATCHA makes it! An absolute A+ product!

$48.00 for 1.35 fl oz. from TATCHA, Sephora and Barneys New York (Affiliate Links).
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Just Natural Organic Skin Care Anti-Aging Eye Serum Review

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The one product that has been missing from my large collection of luxury beauty oils has been one that is specifically formulated for the delicate eye area. In fact, every single time that I look into new beauty oils it is one of the first products that I seek out. There is no question that I use the oils that I do have under my eyes, but I have really really been wanting an oil for my eyes alone. Now I can happily report that I have found one, and I am just elated about it.

Just Natural Anti-Aging Eye Serum is a lovely lightweight blend of carefully selected oils that deeply nourish and hydrate the delicate under eye area, and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The antioxidant rich formula fights free radicals while it leaves skin soft, supple, and with a pronounced luminosity. 

I have been using it both night and day, and am just thrilled by the results. My skin is taut, luminous, hydrated, and has an even-tone and lovely texture. It is very concentrated so only the smallest amount is needed for both eyes. I apply it to warm damp skin, and this lovely serum sinks in very quickly. Since my under eye area is not dry I am able to use this eye serum in lieu of an eye cream, but if you have particularly dry skin you could layer this serum with your favorite eye cream for added moisture.

According to Just Natural,

Elegant and effective care for the delicate eye area. The area around your eyes is delicate, important and precious. It is also the area most prone to fine lines and crow’s feet.

Many eye care products are made with chemicals that cannot improve your skin. Chemicals may tighten, firm and smooth but how do they do this to your skin.

This serum is made with the best natural ingredients in their purest and most potent form

available to provide real nutrients which nourish and protect your skin.

Camellia Seed and Argan oils are loaded in natural Vitamins E and A along with anti-oxidants to fight the aging process and free radicals. Naturally and safely reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in your eye area.

Features:

• Natural anti-aging eye serum made fresh in the USA.
• For a more radiant, healthy glow with enhanced skin tone.
• Gentle, non-irritating formula reduces wrinkles and other signs of aging.
• Argan and Evening Primrose oils are vitamin rich light weight moisturizers.
• Lessens crow's feet and fine lines for a more youthful and healthier appearance.
• Naturally helps restore skin hydration and moisture levels with long-lasting moisture.

Directions: Apply to clean damp or dry skin. Apply small amount to ring finger. Pat gently under eye, beginning from outer corner to bridge of nose. Repeat on upper lid along brow bone. Apply AM or PM as needed.

This product is:

Alcohol Free

Chemical Free

Cruelty Free

Gluten Free

Handmade Fresh

Made in the USA

Natural & Organic

GMO Free

Paraben Free

Sulfate Free

Vegan

No Mineral Oil, No Petrolatum, No Silicone, No Artificial Fragrance, No Artificial Color.

Ingredients: Borage Oil, Argan Oil, Olive Squalane Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Daikon Radish Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Camellia Oil, Avocado Fruit Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Sweet Orange Blossom Essential Oil, Vitamin E.

Selected Ingredients and their Benefits:

Squaline Oil: Olive Squalane is a highly refined pure vegetable Squalane made from Olive oil. Olive Squalane can help to replenish the natural levels of lipids lost through the normal aging process. It helps to restore a more youthful appearance and resistance to aging conditions. Squalane’s hydrating and skin-softening effects on the skin help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It is rapidly absorbed without leaving an oily or greasy feeling. Squalane is a natural part of human skin and plays an important role in the repair of damaged or aging skin.

Borage Oil: Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the Borage plant, also known as the blue starflower. It is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. Borage has one of the highest amounts of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) of all seed oils. Borage oil can help to dramatically improve dry, flaky skin conditions. It is not only very soothing and softening to the skin, but also helps to reduce the redness so often experienced with very sensitive skin. The tannins contained in Borage oil have a tightening effect on the skin making it a valuable addition to anti-aging skin care products.

Argan Oil: Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the Argan tree from Morocco and is valued for its nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. After removing the outer layer, the kernels are toasted and then cold pressed by hand to extract oil. Argan oil is loaded with tocopherols (natural Vitamin E) and Vitamin A which are helpful for skin health. This natural oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids particularly linoleic acid which protects the skin from harmful free radicals.

Evening Primrose Oil: Evening Primrose is a flowering plant that has been used throughout the centuries. It is native to Mexico and some parts of Central America. Evening Primrose’s healing action results from its high content of gamma linolenic acid (GLA).  This essential fatty acid is vital to cell and body functions and not produced by the body. Diminishes the appearance of aging by strengthening and hydrating the skin's moisture barrier.

Camellia Seed Oil: Camellia seed oil has been recognized for centuries for its highly restorative and rejuvenating effect on the skin. Japanese Camellia seed oil is obtained by cold pressing seeds of the Camellia japonica flower without any chemical or heat refining. The oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds. This natural plant oil contains anti-oxidants that help to revitalize and renew skin.

Overall Assessment: This eye serum is exactly what I have been waiting for! Not only do I love this luxurious and highly effective oil-based eye serum, but it is infinitely affordable!

$39.99 for 1 oz. from Just Natural (Unaffiliated Link).

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Jan Marini's Great Anniversary Giveaways- 2 DAYS LEFT! #jmsrturns20

Help us wish Jan Marini Skin Research a Happy 20^th Anniversary! For the last two days of their 20 Days of Giveaways JMSR will be giving away some of their best-selling products. #jmsrturns20 (Unaffiliated Links).

Tuesday, July 29^th

2 winners to receive Retinol Plus Mask – Valued at $90 each

Amplify Anti-Aging

The Retinol Plus Mask is formulated with the maximum concentration of retinol plus advanced anti-aging technologies for long-term skin rejuvenation and an immediate polished, more refined appearance. The mask reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, hyperpigmentation and acne.

Wednesday, July 30^th  

Grand Prize! 2 winners to receive a year’s worth of skincare (Skin Care Management System plus a customized product for your skin) – Valued up to $1580

Unparalleled Results

The highly acclaimed Skin Care Management System featured breakthrough, clinically proven technologies that deliver superior results within days. Addressing all skin concerns, the System improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, redness, acne, acne scarring and hyperpigmentation.

Be sure to enter on Jan Marini's Facebook page!

Painted Earth SuperWear Gel Liners in Noir, Mystic, Sienna, Baroque and Florentine REVIEW & SWATCHES

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Quality gel pencil eye liners have certainly been on the minds of beauty editors and bloggers for a while now, and while there are continually more flooding the marketplace trying to claim pride of place in every makeup enthusiasts makeup bag-- we all know they are not created equally. I found love at first swatch when I started using Painted Earth's SuperWear Gel Liner in Baroque (initially reviewed here), and now have the pleasure of sharing all of the available shades. 

 According to Painted Earth,

This gel eyeliner is the ultimate smooth, smudge-proof easy to apply eye liner formula. Intense color pay-off, long-lasting, excellent coverage and an extremely high-shine effect.  Super moisturizing and hydrating ingredients, including Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil, give the pencil a very soft and smooth application. No touch-up is required.

Top to Bottom (Left to Right): Noir, Mystic, Sienna, Baroque & Florentine.

Noir is a rich ultra-pigmented black.

Mystic is a shimmering gun metal gray.

Sienna is a rich dark brown.

Baroque is a stunning rich golden bronze with a slight olive green undercurrent.

Florentine is a breathtaking purple.

Painted Earth SuperWear Gel Liners are unquestionably among the very finest on the market, and they rival the quality of luxury brands at a fraction of the price. All five colors boast outstanding pigmentation, intense color saturation, soft and creamy smooth application and superior wear-time. Furthermore, the moisturizing formula is kind to the eyes, but surprisingly the emollient formula does not encourage transfer or smudging. I have found that once the liners set they don't budge until you remove, but if you have oily eyelids your wear-time may vary.

Look at the beautiful deeply saturated colors!

Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, C11-12 Isoparaffin, Paraffin, Polybutene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Seed Oil), Hydrogenated Cotton Seed Oil, Ceresin, Ozokerite, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina) Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower)Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Persea Gratissma (Avocado) Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Persea Gratissma (Avocado) Oil, Unsaponifiables, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate.

Overall Assessment: Painted Earth SuperWear Gel Liners are breathtakingly beautiful and long-wearing eyeliners of extraordinary quality. If you love gel eyeliner pencils, then you owe it to yourself to add these beauties to your collection-- you won't be sorry!

$18.50 each from Painted Earth (Unaffiliated Links).
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