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The New Mr. Write (Now) Eyeliner Pencils by theBalm: This Mr. Right Is Not a Commitment-Phobe

January 30th, 2015 by Karen 25 Comments

theBalm Mr. Write (Now) in Brian B. Beige, Jac B. Bronze, Bill B. Mocha, Wayne B. Olive, Raj B. Navy, Vince B. Charcoal, Dean B. Onyx and Scott B. Bordeaux
The new Mr. Write (Now) Eyeliner Pencils by theBalm ($17 each)

Mr. Write (Now) is not the kind of guy to hit it and quit it.

Um…can I say that on the blog?? I dunno, that might be kind of rude.

Let me try again…

Will you ever meet Mr. Right? Absolutely! In fact, Mr. Write is ready to meet you right now.

OK, that was better. 🙂

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to commit to this new line of twist-up eyeliner pencils by theBalm. Make a note in your diary to meet one of these guys next time you’re near a counter. They’re available in eight $17 shades, with some of them mattes and some of them shimmers (incidentally, they have a built-in sharpener hidden in the bottom of each pencil).

I was surprised my eyes didn’t freak out when I wore Jac. B Bronze on my water lines this week, because they can usually only tolerate MAC Eye Kohls this time of year. My skin gets very sensitive when the air is cold and dry.

Now, as one might expect of an eyeliner pencil called Mr. Write (Now), these guys will not sneak off without buying you breakfast. They want to stick around (nine+ hours). None of them, and that includes Jac B. Bronze, who I’m wearing on my lower lash lines in these pics, are commitment-phobes.

In fact, these long-lasting twist-up liners are so heavy-duty that I have to use an oil-based makeup remover with them. The formula also dries very quickly, so if you plan to do any smudging, don’t dilly-dally.

theBalm Mr. Write (Now) in Brian B. Beige, Jac B. Bronze, Bill B. Mocha, Wayne B. Olive, Raj B. Navy, Vince B. Charcoal, Dean B. Onyx and Scott B. Bordeaux

theBalm Mr. Write (Now) Swatches clockwise from the upper left: Brian B. Beige, Jac B. Bronze, Bill B. Mocha, Wayne B. Olive, Raj B. Navy, Vince B. Charcoal, Dean B. Onyx and Scott B. Bordeaux
Clockwise from the upper left: Brian B. Beige, Jac B. Bronze, Bill B. Mocha, Wayne B. Olive, Raj B. Navy, Vince B. Charcoal, Dean B. Onyx and Scott B. Bordeaux


I should mention that Jac B. Bronze employed several play-yuh tricks on me, and dayum! — they worked.

First, he caressed my skin with his silky smooth formula. Then he wooed me with his powerful pigment (ah…). Then he sealed the deal with his worthy wear time of nine hours (oh…).

Uh…this is starting to sound dirty-birdy again.

All you really need to know is this: these guys want to stick around, so why wait for Mr. Right when Mr. Write Now is available now at theBalm counters and online. 🙂

Wearing thebalm's Mr. Write (Now) Eyeliner Pencil in Jac B. Bronze on my lower water and lash lines
Wearing thebalm’s Mr. Write (Now) Eyeliner Pencil in Jac B. Bronze on my lower water and lash lines

PRICE: $17 each
AVAILABILITY: Permanent, with eight shades available now at theBalm counters and online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+/A- (love these for their wear time, but they’re difficult to remove and set VERY quickly)

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. TGIF!

The New Mr. Write (Now) Eyeliner Pencils by theBalm: This Mr. Right Is Not a Commitment-Phobe / Originally published January 30th, 2015

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  1. Agata says

    January 30th, 2015 at 9:23 am

    What a cute way of introducing those pencils to us, Karen! They sound great. The gold Jac B. Bronze looks beautiful!

    Happy Friday!
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    • Karen says

      January 30th, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Happy Friday to you too! What’s the plan for the weekend, girl?

      Reply
      • Agata says

        January 30th, 2015 at 1:16 pm

        Nothing special. Going to Ulta tonight hopefully to pick up some false eyelashes that you recommended and I want to see if they already have the new UD sheer lipsticks. And some Superbowl family party at my in-laws on Sunday. And work in between, of course.

        How about you? What do you have planned?
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  2. Sunny says

    January 30th, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Jac B. Bronze looks like a keeper! Definitely my favorite shade out of the bunch! Glad to hear the formula works so well. I’ll check them out when they land here 🙂
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    • Karen says

      January 30th, 2015 at 11:16 am

      It’s kinda similar to MAC Powersurge (have you tried that color? It’s a must for coral-lovers)! I think it would look great on you. 🙂

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      • Sunny says

        January 30th, 2015 at 12:44 pm

        No, but it’s one of those things that I don’t know why I don’t own yet! Will have to pop by the MAC store over the weekend 🙂

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  3. Kristina Vieweg says

    January 30th, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I LOVE the Bronze & Olive. Also, you are too funny! 😀 Thanks for making me laugh with this “risqué” post!
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    • Karen says

      January 30th, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Hi Kristina,

      You picked two of my fave shades. 🙂

      Have a nice Friday! What are you up to this weekend?

      Reply
  4. Dee says

    January 30th, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Oooh hubba hubba those are pretty. love the Bronze one on you ! But the lipstick luva in me needs to know the name of that lipstick you have on there too!!

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    • Karen says

      January 30th, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Hi Dee,

      It is Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 97 Desinvolte, a moisturizing, semi-sheer creamy coral. It’s a repromote from the new spring collection!

      Happy Friday, by the way. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kiss & Make-up says

    January 30th, 2015 at 10:38 am

    These look great! I could see myself having lots of fun playing with all these colors.
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Make-up look | Tripping on acid green with MAC

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    • Karen says

      January 30th, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Yes! I kind of love that they did a nice mix of neutrals and wearable (but still fun!) shades like navy and plum. Eye liner all day, errr day. lol

      Happy Friday to you! What are your plans for the weekend?

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      • Kiss & Make-up says

        January 31st, 2015 at 1:32 am

        We seem to be snowed in, so I say stay home & relax! 🙂
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  6. Erin says

    January 30th, 2015 at 11:28 am

    I need that beige! I need a waterline pencil and that looks like a good color to me!
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  7. sora says

    January 30th, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Happy Friday, Karen! You never fail to make me smile – the way you introduced these liners is too cute. Scott B. Bordeaux looks like a keeper. I will make sure to check him out 🙂 I’m a big fan of the Balm, so hopefully these will work out for me!
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  8. Lacey J. says

    January 30th, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    These are so cute. I almost want to get the black just because I love supernatural. Love dean. Maybe the brown too … My bf is bill… Lol

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  9. Tia says

    January 30th, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Hi,

    First time poster here. Beautiful! Thank you your review and gorgeous, accessible looks! Sometimes I think I need a degree in art to recreate some of the looks I see.

    Reply
  10. gio says

    January 30th, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Love this review, you’re so funny! Love the shades as well, especially Jac B. Bronze and Raj B. Navy. Those are definitely keepers. 🙂
    gio recently posted … Are They Dupes?: Philosophy Help Me Retinol Night Treatment VS Alpha Hydrox Retinol ResQ

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  11. Jaa says

    January 30th, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    That Jac B. Bronze! WOW! I don’t think I have anything like that in my collection! It’s really such a unique shade. Thanks for introducing these to us, Karen! Do you find any glitter fallout later on in the day?

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  12. Majick says

    January 30th, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    I LOVE your writing style and this post was the best. Made me laugh, well done! You look stunning in this pic – lovin’ the bronze on the waterline, didn’t think i would. I think if I try them I will start with the Bordeaux. (makes my hazel eyes a little greener)

    Reply
  13. Francine says

    January 30th, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Wow ! I like this colors ! I love Scott B. Bordeaux and Raj B. Navy 🙂

    Reply
  14. Poo@beautyandmakeupmatters says

    January 30th, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    Mr.Write couldn’t have got a better introduction than yours.. Ooh here are these boys to won me over.. They are so freaking good !!

    I need not wait for Mr.right now Write is here for me 😉
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  15. Jenny says

    January 31st, 2015 at 12:07 am

    Karen love do you wear contacts? I have an issue keeping any liner in my waterline that won’t smudge onto my contacts.

    Reply
  16. Marina(Makeup4all) says

    January 31st, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Bill, Scott and Raj, please!
    Marina(Makeup4all) recently posted … Bobbi Brown Illuminating Nudes Makeup Collection for Spring 2015

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  17. Stari says

    February 10th, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Uuuuhhh wantt…. Anything you’d recommend for water line tho? Will this hold? Everythiiiiinggg anythingg just smudges and wont hold on my water line

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