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Product Spotlight: The $6 Maybelline Lasting Drama Matte Eyeliner in Jade Olive

December 20th, 2018 by Karen 17 Comments

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Your lashlines will thank ya (and so will your wallet)

You know what they say: “Woman cannot live off Chanel Mat Taupe alone!” (Someone must say that, right?)

OK, well…technically, I could, but where’s the fun in that? 🙂 Who wants to wear the same taupe liner day in, day out? Bluh. I’m always open to new alternatives to black eyeliner for tightlining because I like the softer, less aggressive look, and the older I get, the more I prefer lining with colors other than basic black.

That, my friend, brings me to the topic of a treasure I recently discovered from Maybelline called Jade Olive, which is only (drumroll, please) six bucks! (officially, $5.99) It’s a twist-up, long-wearing waterproof matte khaki pencil.

I don’t know if it’s a gel liner, because it’s soft enough to be one… It almost feels like a gel because of the way it melts and glides across the skin, but it doesn’t look as harsh and flat as some matte gel liners do.

It also doesn’t make my skin feel dry or tight like some gels have in the past, so the jury’s still out on that… Either way, it’s a creamy, smudgy, long-wearing kohl that sets like *that*.

The rich, true khaki green color is brighter and more intense than something like Chanel Mat Taupe, but it’s not as dark as MAC Coffee. It’s a nice in-between tightlining shade, and I think my brown eyes look more chocolaty when I wear it.

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Could I look any more like a judge-y piano teacher? Wearing Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Foundation in Tan and Honest Beauty Raspberry Lip Crayon, BTW.

I wore Jade Olive the other day when I took pics for the Wander Beauty foundation review, and MBB reader Roma (what’s up, Roma?) said in the comments that she immediately noticed the wide-eyed effect, which made me so, so happy because, well…that’s exactly what I was going for when I lined my lash and water lines with this bad gal.

Just goes to show how transformative a little liner can be!

Using it isn’t rocket science, really. You just twist up the pencil, which is thin and precise. Then you line your lash and water lines, and you can smudge that with a pencil brush if you want.

The formula dries pretty quickly, in about 20 seconds, so there’s no transferring up into your crease.

Even if you don’t think of yourself as a person who wears colorful eye makeup, this green doesn’t look obnoxiously green on lids, unlike a kelly green or a neon green. Yes, Jade Olive is pigmented, but it’s not obnoxious because it’s 1) a matte, and 2) more of a subdued shade of khaki. I think it looks extra lovely when worn with browns. Warm browns, cool browns, golden browns. Any of your favorite browns or neutrals (or even taupes!).

FYI, in this same product line of matte twist-up pencils, there’s also a burgundy and a black. I haven’t tried the burgundy yet, but the black isn’t my fave because it breaks up and cracks if I accidentally use too much.

You can find Jade Olive pretty much everywhere. Oh, and did I mention that it’s only six bucks?! SUCH A STEAL.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Product Spotlight: The $6 Maybelline Lasting Drama Matte Eyeliner in Jade Olive / Originally published December 20th, 2018

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  1. Noemi says

    December 20th, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Love the earrings !

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 20th, 2018 at 11:28 am

      Thanks, Noemi! They’re by Kate Spade, and from a few seasons ago.

      Reply
  2. Michele DiCola says

    December 20th, 2018 at 11:26 am

    I just ordered the jade olive .
    Love the earrings too !

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 20th, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Happy holidays, Michele! Hope you love Jade Olive (I’m wearing it today, by the way).

      Reply
  3. Amalia says

    December 20th, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    Beautiful eye pencil! If you think that you look like a judge-y piano teacher you must see the film The Piano Teacher directed by Michael Haneke, with Isabelle Huppert, Benoît Magimel, Annie Girardot. One of the few good films that shocked me. Not for children..

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  4. Kim says

    December 20th, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    So pretty! And I hear you 100% on looking for something a bit less harsh than black.

    I just upgraded my phone and nothing is going right. Instead of snapping, I tried to think of something positive. Which was wearing Kat Von D lipstick in double dare. It’s pretty darn red and it’s been on for about 5 hours and lasted through snacks and drinks. I was out and about all day, in front of loads of people, with red lipstick. And I didn’t have the urge to wipe it off, which is a big deal for me. Haha! I just thought I’d share. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Alix says

    December 20th, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    I think I need this.

    Reply
  6. Erin G. says

    December 20th, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    As I age, “less is definitely more.” Black is way too harsh for me (55 yrs. old.) Softer neutrals are much nicer and enhance the eye, which is what we want. I look forward to getting this color and adding it to my collection.

    Reply
  7. Chelsea says

    December 20th, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    I’ll have to check this out. I buy a similar Clinique eyeliner in True Khaki.

    Reply
  8. Erica says

    December 20th, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    Ohhh I may have to look into this one! Thanks so much for the tip!

    Reply
  9. Linda Libra Loca says

    December 21st, 2018 at 6:56 am

    Khaki doesn´t work too well with my greenish eyes, it looks off most of the time, but I have been loving mauve and burgundy-brown versions lately.
    Linda Libra Loca recently posted … THE INKEY LIST Q10 – Understatement

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  10. Patoots says

    December 21st, 2018 at 8:38 am

    Ooh – I’m going to try it. I have been wanting an olive-ish green liner for my hazel eyes. I just about spit out my tea laughing at your judgey piano teacher comment. I think you look regal in that picture. Have a great day!

    Reply
  11. Savannah says

    December 21st, 2018 at 10:13 am

    I’d love to try this but I’m wary about drugstore makeup. A few years ago I tried a L’oreal eye pencil and either I’m too sensitive or that product didn’t pass standard requirements. Hurt like a mofo. I think (in the New Year, when I finally have $$ again) I’ll try a Chanel pencil. I can onl get away with black on my upper lash line, but is like to experiment with softer colors. Brown really enhances my hazel eyes. And I’m a sucker for Chanel.

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  12. Alix says

    December 23rd, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    Thanks for the reco, Karen! I got mine yesterday from Target (free 2-day shipping, and only $5!). Smooth as silk, and Does, Not. Budge. I hope they produce more shades!

    Reply
  13. Roma says

    December 24th, 2018 at 10:06 am

    Thanks Karen!! I ordered mine from Target(just for 4.99, what a steal) can’t wait to try on.. Loved your earrings!! Soo pretty..

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    December 26th, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Thanks, Karen! I picked this up and whoa, it’s awesome. I am using it for my “no” make up days–i.e., the weekend. It’s a fantastic liner/tightliner and you’re right about it being so much less harsh than black. Love it.

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    • Karen says

      December 26th, 2018 at 10:53 am

      I’m so glad you love it, Kelly! It’s been my go-to liner lately. 🙂 Isn’t it great how it pretty much works with any lid color, too?

      Reply

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