Leave it to a drugstore beauty bargain to flog a flu shot-induced malaise. I was feeling a little lethargic after getting my flu shot yesterday, but after swatching these Jordana Easyliner Retractable Pencils (just $2 each!), I immediately felt 100 times better.
Like Eggplant, the first shade I tried, and consequently the first of these I fell in 
love with, the rest of these pigmented liners skate across my skin without skipping and last for hours on both my lash and water lines.
Here’s a closer look at 11 of the 13 shades…
From the left: Black, Bliss, Blue Devine, Brown Suede, Coffee Bean, Denim Blue, Eggplant, Lavish Brown, Purple Fusion, Seagreen and Sterling Blue; Not shown: Smokey and Mint
Swatches from the left: Black, Bliss, Blue Devine, Brown Suede and Coffee Bean
Denim Blue, Eggplant, Lavish Brown, Purple Fusion, Seagreen and Sterling Blue
PERSNICKETY POINT — I do wish these came with a small pencil sharpener, but for barely two bucks, I can totally deal.
If you’re saving up for Christmas presents, these Easyliners make it easy to sustain a makeup addiction without having to quit cold turkey. 🙂
PRICE: $2 each
AVAILABILITY: Available at Walgreens and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A
Okay, I cannot believe that it’s already Wednesday. Nope, no way. The calendar must be wrong.
In other news, how are you doing this morning? Busy day so far?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Shoppingaholic says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:29 amOh I totally love them and probably gonna buy on eBay or somewhere if they are available for shipping to India… and there is something wrong with jordanacosmetics site.. it won’t open up.
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:30 amHmm, that’s odd. It’s coming up fine on this end. The link above should be working!
peachesandblushh says
October 12th, 2011 at 11:04 amTheyr available in India girl! Theyr available online from this website called cool life shop
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Ariana says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:33 amSo pretty I love the Jordana pencils with the gold cap though, and my grandma loves them too!! lol
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:19 pmHi Ariana,
These are the ones with the gold cap! Aren’t they fab? How cute that your grandma loves them too!
Christina says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:36 amI’m crushing hard on seagreen! I guess I’m in a green mood nowadays 🙂
Right now, I’m chilling in a dining hall on campus while listening to a lecture podcast I missed last Friday because my dry lab for o chem took so dang long XD I had one of those realizations how starting next week things are going to be hectic ’cause of upcoming midterms. But once midterms are over, I get to celebrate my birthday with just worrying about a lab report 🙂 Sure, it’s still four weeks away but it’s my light at the end of the tunnel X)
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:18 pmAh, memories of college! I can’t say that I miss o-chem lab, LOL!
How exciting that your birthday is right around the corner. Are you doing anything (besides the lab report) to celebrate?
Shakiyla says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:40 amPretty colors and such a great price. May have to head over to Walgreens sometime soon.
-Shakiyla
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:16 pmI hope you give these a try, Shakiyla!
Sonya says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:42 amOoo, I love Blue Devine and Seagreen! (And the price, of course!)
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:16 pmYou seriously can’t beat a kick @ss $2 liner! 🙂 Do you think you might pick any of these up?
kimberly says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:58 amoehh that’s looking good!
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:16 pmSo pretty, yeah?
Kim says
October 12th, 2011 at 11:05 amThat’s a great deal for $2! The Denim Blue is really striking, even though blue’s not really my color. I’ll bet it looks awesome on you, though, being a blue-friendly gal! 🙂
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:15 pmThat’s my second fave color. 🙂 Hmm… they have a line of glittery pencils called Glitter Rocks that might be more your style. I have them on my to-try list and will let you know if they’re good.
Is it Friday yet?!
Kim says
October 13th, 2011 at 6:59 amOoh, yes please! Save me from my browns (because you know I can’t resist the glitter)! 🙂
OMG, almost. It’s been that kind of week, hasn’t it? On a funny note, I ordered a unitard yesterday (to go under my Halloween costume). Can’t wait to see how fabulous that looks! HAHA!
Trisha says
October 12th, 2011 at 11:36 amGood idea on these for Xmas presents! They’d go really well in people’s stockings.
I always liked these. They go on smooth and are well worth the pricetag.
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:13 pmHi Trisha,
Which color do you use most often? I’m getting a lot of wear out of Eggplant.
gio says
October 12th, 2011 at 11:56 amThese look gorgeous! And they’re so inexpensive!
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:12 pmYes! Gotta love a great beauty bargain.
JoJo says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:19 pmFor $2 you can’t pass that up.
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:22 pmNo ya can’t!
Ruchita says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:26 pmNice, I’ll have to check these out! I’m digging Denim Blue and Eggplant.
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:21 pmThose are my faves. 🙂 When you get the chance to play let me know whatcha think! I hope you like them.
bhumika says
October 12th, 2011 at 12:41 pmThese are pretty nice..I have the foxy brown in another range..
loved denim blue,blue devine and eggplant..
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:19 pmAll gorgeous shades!
Beautiful Canvas says
October 12th, 2011 at 1:04 pmWow…$2! What more can we ask for, right?
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:19 pmRIGHT? Love a good beauty bargain.
Instant Karma says
October 12th, 2011 at 1:08 pmBlue Devine is FABULOUS. WANT.
As promised, A TON OF KITTEN PHOTOS!
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Tesla on her own
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Tesla’s on the left and Mobius is on the right. I love how their ears are on top of each other!
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KITTEN HEART. Once again, Tesla is on the left and Mobius is on the right.
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This one was taken mid-motion, but I like it. Mobi’s paw is cute.
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Mobi close up.
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Tesla in a ball
Seriously, I have a million more cute photos, so if you want more, I’ve got ’em, lol.
Also, Tigger keeps saying “merf,” which I assume is cat for “hi Karen and Tabs!”
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 1:28 pmIT’S TOO MUCH CUTENESS!
I (ALMOST) CAN’T TAKE IT!
Are they part Bengal? What lovely marbled sides they have!
Instant Karma says
October 12th, 2011 at 2:54 pmNope, just normal silver tabbies! They have such bold coats, though. I have no idea how this happened, lol. They’re impossibly adorable.
Gizmo LOVES them (she also just squawked at me, which I’m going to assume is a greeting meant for you and Tabs :D). She’s been very welcoming and watches them all the time. She’s just started to play with them; I think she was hesitant for a while because she’s so much bigger than they are and didn’t want to scare them. Also, she routinely touches noses with them and they all purr at each other. Who knew she’d be a perfect kitten ambassador?
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:18 pmI love their markings. They look like bookends! SERIOUSLY. I may explode from all the cuteness.
So I’m really glad to hear Gizmo is being a good big sister. I know you were worried about her for a second there.
Has it been hard keeping up? To go from two to four is a huge step! More food, more poop, more playtime, more snuggles… Yes, I’m jealous.
artemis says
October 13th, 2011 at 4:22 amsooo cute! hehehe
Coral says
October 12th, 2011 at 1:23 pmI was looking for a dark brown eyeliner and look at what comes along at the right time. Especially counting my experience with the first liner, I will definitely pop into the store to buy a couple more. Those colors really are gorgeous.
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:12 pmHi Coral,
So happy to hear you are liking your liner. Did you wear Eggplant today?
Barb says
October 12th, 2011 at 1:29 pmWow, for $2 a pop, these colors are freaking gorgeous! I’ll be getting some soon 🙂
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:11 pmHi Barb,
Awesome! Let me know which liners you end up getting. 🙂
Joyce says
October 12th, 2011 at 1:48 pmI never heard of this drugstore brand, probably because I rarely shop at Walgreens. I don’t have one near me. I usually go to Target, Walmart or Duane Reade, but $2 sounds like an awesome deal for an eyeliner.
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:09 pmYou should give it a try, Joyce! 🙂
desiree says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:50 pmU can find jordana in duane reade as well
Vonvon says
October 12th, 2011 at 1:59 pmFor 2 bucks, they are awesome!
All the colours are very pretty!
And they surely don’t look like they cost 2 bucks! what with the gold-colored lettering, and retractability. So luxe!
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:08 pmGood point about the packaging, Vonvon. It’s quite stylin’ for two bucks!
Ava says
October 12th, 2011 at 2:46 pmHee! I’m going to Walgreens this weekend! (Yeah, it’s Wednesday already, and it will be Friday soon!) As I’ve said before, I love Jordana lipliners. They’re as good as any of the high end liners. Before we got Walgreens here, I could only find Jordana lipliners and occasionally lipsticks or glosses at dollar stores. I’m looking forward to exploring the entire line. Definitely going to pick up Denim Blue and Eggplant!
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:06 pmHi Ava,
I’ll give those liners a go. Is there any particular color you love most?
Ava says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:40 pmKaren,
I’m an NC-45, my “go-to” is Nutmeg, a rust color that’s great to fill in the entire lip if I’m running out the house without time to for lipstick or gloss. 25 Natural is a little lighter, almost exactly my skin tone, less useful for me, but might work for you. Both are the 5.5 inch pencil, I’m not sure they make these colors in the longer 7 inch.
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Swatch And Learn says
October 12th, 2011 at 3:42 pmWow, I can’t believe that they are so affordable and they’re incredibly pigmented. Such pretty colours – it’s no wonder that it brightened your mood!
Excellent swatches, Karen!
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Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 7:50 pmAre you a budget makeup kinda girl? Drugstore gems are the best! 🙂
Nina says
October 12th, 2011 at 5:23 pm2 bucks and they last? im off to buy `em nao! 😀
hope you feel better, Karen!
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 7:48 pmHi Nina,
Feeling much better, thanks! Did you enjoy your staycation?
Nina says
October 13th, 2011 at 8:52 ami am enjoying it other than the nuisance of work calling me. :-/
Maggie A. says
October 12th, 2011 at 5:32 pmI love colored eye liners but I am always too cheap to splurge on new colors! This is the perfect excuse to experiment! Walgreens here I come!!!
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 7:47 pmHi Maggie,
These are the perfect excuse for you to explore new shades, yay! What colors are you most excited to try?
mn says
October 12th, 2011 at 6:57 pmThanks for all of the swatches Karen- you’re the best. The blue liners seem to have a sheen to them (and I’m all about the glitter and glimmer) so I am going to have to pick up the blue denim one for sure.
Karen says
October 12th, 2011 at 7:46 pmYou’re welcome, MN. Oh, guess what! This line also has glitter liners. I haven’t tried them out yet… I hope they’re just as nice as these.
How’s your week going so far? Is it Friday yet? LOL
Lisa says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:17 pmI agree with the perfect price to try new colors. When I was in college I used wooden Jordana pencils unceasingly. I loved the chubby ones they had then. I used a color much like seagreen practically everyday. Soooo pretty. I am interested in Bliss would love to see if that could hold up on my waterline,
Sherri says
October 12th, 2011 at 8:47 pmI’m so getting some of these, Jordana is a very under rated drugstore brand. I have the pencil eyeliners and I love them 🙂
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Hannah says
October 13th, 2011 at 2:43 amKaren!! Lavish Brown has been my HG eyeliner for years! It’s the few ways I can line my eyes black without that dreaded blue shine I got from “black” eyeliners! It just happens to come at a great price and retractable 😉
spa in costa rica says
October 13th, 2011 at 4:13 amYour products and the way you suggest them is very good and the Jordana pencils is so much good to use. I am feeling so happy.
artemis says
October 13th, 2011 at 4:13 amthey look good, wow
Miranda says
October 13th, 2011 at 8:58 amWow, those are all so pretty! Im going to have to check these out! Finding a new good eyeliner is always a plus =)
Dipali says
October 13th, 2011 at 10:22 amI love these liners…I picked up Blue and black couple of weeks back and love it…I think I should go back and get more colors now!
mulberrytea says
October 15th, 2011 at 8:51 pmI wasn’t really a fan of the Jordana wooden eyeliners, but I’m glad to see that these look fabulous! They remind me of Maybelline’s Master Drama liners, but even cheaper.
Blue Denim and Seagrass are my favorites from your swatches. Hopefully I can find them soon! I haven’t seen Jordana products at NYC Walgreens or Duane Reades though. Must look carefully…
Aimee says
October 20th, 2011 at 9:50 pmI love these liners. Are so pretty and easy to put on.