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.
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. 🙂
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!
Agata says
January 30th, 2015 at 9:23 amWhat 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 amHappy Friday to you too! What’s the plan for the weekend, girl?
Agata says
January 30th, 2015 at 1:16 pmNothing 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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Sunny says
January 30th, 2015 at 10:09 amJac 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 amIt’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. 🙂
Sunny says
January 30th, 2015 at 12:44 pmNo, 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 🙂
Kristina Vieweg says
January 30th, 2015 at 10:29 amI 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 amHi Kristina,
You picked two of my fave shades. 🙂
Have a nice Friday! What are you up to this weekend?
Dee says
January 30th, 2015 at 10:30 amOooh 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!!
Karen says
January 30th, 2015 at 11:13 amHi 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. 🙂
Kiss & Make-up says
January 30th, 2015 at 10:38 amThese look great! I could see myself having lots of fun playing with all these colors.
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Karen says
January 30th, 2015 at 11:12 amYes! 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?
Kiss & Make-up says
January 31st, 2015 at 1:32 amWe seem to be snowed in, so I say stay home & relax! 🙂
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Erin says
January 30th, 2015 at 11:28 amI need that beige! I need a waterline pencil and that looks like a good color to me!
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sora says
January 30th, 2015 at 12:17 pmHappy 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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Lacey J. says
January 30th, 2015 at 12:24 pmThese 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
Tia says
January 30th, 2015 at 12:25 pmHi,
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.
gio says
January 30th, 2015 at 12:34 pmLove this review, you’re so funny! Love the shades as well, especially Jac B. Bronze and Raj B. Navy. Those are definitely keepers. 🙂
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Jaa says
January 30th, 2015 at 12:59 pmThat 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?
Majick says
January 30th, 2015 at 1:48 pmI 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)
Francine says
January 30th, 2015 at 10:31 pmWow ! I like this colors ! I love Scott B. Bordeaux and Raj B. Navy 🙂
Poo@beautyandmakeupmatters says
January 30th, 2015 at 11:54 pmMr.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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Jenny says
January 31st, 2015 at 12:07 amKaren love do you wear contacts? I have an issue keeping any liner in my waterline that won’t smudge onto my contacts.
Marina(Makeup4all) says
January 31st, 2015 at 12:20 pmBill, Scott and Raj, please!
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Stari says
February 10th, 2015 at 7:26 amUuuuhhh wantt…. Anything you’d recommend for water line tho? Will this hold? Everythiiiiinggg anythingg just smudges and wont hold on my water line