Because cat eyes aren’t just for kittehs
In the 15-year battle of Karen versus liquid eyeliner, I’ve never been able to prevail.
This fall victory is finally mine, *mwwwahahahaaa*!
Gone are the days of uneven, messy, Shakes the Clown lines, and I owe it all to the bad-assness that is Lorac’s Front of the Line Pro ($22).
Drawing crisp, dark, dramatic lines is easy-peasy with this liquid pen liner.
The genius lies in Lorac’s firm felt tip pen. It glides smoothly against skin, depositing sharp lines with precision — fantastic for cat eyeliner looks.
And the staying power? To die for. Front of the Line Pro lingers on lids longer than the Birthday Sex techno remix (aka the longest song EVER).
Just for fun the other day I swatched some on my hand, and it stayed for two days through multiple hand washings *and* a shower.
Watch out, Tabs!
Front of the Line Pro is the real deal, homies. If you love the cat eye look but haven’t been able to perfect it, you might want to give it a whirl. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+
Howzit?
Chicas, I feel like this morning’s brow incident shot me into a weird alternate universe, but I think I’m finally falling back down to earth. How have things been for you on this otherwise lovely Tuesday? Any epiphanies or Elvis sightings to report? 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
shontay says
August 25th, 2009 at 5:50 pmYou look absolutely amazing Karen! Today was an OK day for me. I got my mac order! I got the photo realism quad, creme de miel shadow, the 3 technakohls (the blue, green and orange from makeup arts), Girl About Town (finally got it after wanting it forever) and the 252 large shader blush. I’m in love with it all.
Sad to report, a bus rolling by me swept all this debris into my eyes and they are killing me. I’ve taken drops and pills. I think I may need a doc. Oh, well the makeup makes up for it. LOL I’m going to give this liner a try, though.
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:30 pmHi Shontay,
Oh no! Are your eyes better? I will cross my fingers and hope that you didn’t have to go to the doctor.
Your haul is drool worthy, BTW. You gotta let me know how you work that orange liner! I still haven’t figured it out.
I hope you love the 252! It’s one of my stapes — so great for quick color all over the lid.
shontay says
August 25th, 2009 at 5:52 pmI meant shader brush not blush. Lets chalk this up to me having to squint while I type.
Marisol says
August 25th, 2009 at 6:21 pmI battle with liquid liner all the time. But these one looks like i could be a friend rather than a foe.
.-= Marisol’s last blog post… Shopping is my middle name =-.
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:28 pmHi Marisol,
It wants to be your homie, yo!
Which liquid liners have you tried? My last attempt with MAC Liquidlast was a total disaster!
heyhey says
August 25th, 2009 at 6:49 pmYou shot a close-up of the left eye? Wow, brave. Really nice work penciling your unfortunate loss. Do they make hallmark cards for that? “My condolencses on the loss…of 1/8 of your eyebrow”.
My epiphany was the old chestnut: quality, not quantity. Take on fewer projects, but do those exceedingly well.
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:28 pmHi Heyhey,
Honestly, they should. I think it happens more often than not. 😉
Oh, and good call on focusing on quality, not quantity. I subscribe to that tidbit myself.
Marce says
August 25th, 2009 at 7:37 pmLOL! No epiphanies, only school work, empanadas and chocolate! I gotta start taking care of what I eat, che.
That winged liner looks amazing on you, if I may say so. Tabs must be jealous 😉
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Looks – Sephora Extreme Smoky Eye =-.
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:26 pmHi Marce,
Empanadas + chocolate = YUMMY! I want to come over and eat. 🙂
What subjects are you taking right now in school?
seattle says
August 25th, 2009 at 7:47 pmwould the “staying power” of this liquid liner comparable to mac’s liquidlast liner? i’m not too fond of it because it was really hard to remove. tried removing it using a eye makeup remover and not very much luck. eventually i ended up with a swollen, red eye lids.
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:26 pmHi Seattle,
Yup, it’s similar.
Hmm, what kind of eye makeup remover did you use? For long wearing products oil-based removers take stuff on in a flash. Have you tried Lancome Bi-Facil?
Ms. B says
August 25th, 2009 at 7:50 pmYay! Thanks for this rec Karen! I’ve been scurrred to get liquid liners myself but seeing this on you makes me want to try it atleast once. And lol about Birthday Sex remix being the longest song ever. I swear I hear that song, switch to another station, listen to commercials, turn it back to the station and that frigg song is still playing.
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:25 pmHi Ms. B,
I was terrified to try this one because of my past experience with liquid liners. Really, though — this one really makes it *super* easy.
And isn’t that the truth about that song being on 24/7? GAAAH!
Hyzenthlay says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:15 pmKaren, I have kinda crepey eyelids, but I love the look that liquid liner can give. I tried a UD Liquid Liner, but it spread into the little lines and totally defeated the purpose of using a liquid liner. Do you have any recommendations? My new idea is to use a primer first, and then try the liner again . . . but I’m doubtful to how it will work.
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:23 pmHi Hyzenthlay,
I totally know what you mean about the liner spreading. Seriously, try this one. It doesn’t do that at all!
Also, using primer beforehand would certainly help. Do you have a good one on hand?
Hyzenthlay says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:35 pmI ordered the UD Primer Set from Sephora on Sunday night, and am *anxiously* awaiting it. It’s been in the warehouse for two days, *le sigh*. I have the UD Primer in Sin, but I didn’t try it with the liner I had before because the colors didn’t go (I was using Radium, the bright blue color). I’ll add this one to my next Sephora wish list, but I did order the UD liner in Smog, since it was $8, and that’s how much liners in the drugstore cost! I figured that it’ll be good for practice 🙂
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 9:11 pmHi Hyzenthlay,
Heya! I can’t wait for your primer set to come in. Primers open up a whole new world!
How does Sin show up on your skin? On me it’s like a neutral, and I wear it with bright blues all the time. Have you tried it yet with Radium? It might work, ya never know. 🙂
Hyzenthlay says
August 25th, 2009 at 9:46 pmYou know, I should have tried it. Sin shows up as a very slightly pinky shimmer. I returned Radium to Sephora, so I can’t try it. But I bet you’re right, Sin is neutral enough that I could have used them together . . . oh well! If I can get Smog to work without spreading into those stupid little crepey lines, I’ll probably go back and get Radium again. And I’ll get this one and give it a try too.
Marisol says
August 25th, 2009 at 11:22 pmI have tried the Liquidlast liners and I suuuuucked! Also tried the MAC liquid liner that came out this past xmas and I didn’t do too good with it.
.-= Marisol’s last blog post… Shopping is my middle name =-.
Kajal Couture says
August 26th, 2009 at 12:03 amKaren, how does this liner fare in the black intensity department? I find that most pen liners don’t give a true black color and it is a pain to go over the line multiple times.
.-= Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol II =-.
Blovet Beauty says
August 26th, 2009 at 7:25 amamazing liner. u applied it so well!
.-= Blovet Beauty’s last blog post… KERLI – GOTHIC PRINCESS =-.
Karen says
August 26th, 2009 at 8:11 amHi Blovet Beauty,
I hope you give it a try. 🙂
Tiffany says
August 26th, 2009 at 7:33 amI, too, have never been able to master liquid liner. Maybe I will give this one a shot. I love me some Lorac!
Karen says
August 26th, 2009 at 8:11 amHi Tiffany,
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one out there who has trubs with it. I hope you try this liner — it really is the REAL DEAL!
Michelle says
August 26th, 2009 at 7:51 amThanks for this recommendation. I have practiced with gel liners and all kinds of liquid liners — I cannot master them to save my life! I end up having to “fix” my mistakes and it messes up my eye shadow LOL I will have to give this one a try!!
Karen says
August 26th, 2009 at 8:09 amHi Michelle,
Oh, I do that all the time too. I just discovered a great trick to get those edges really sharp — soak a wedge makeup sponge with eye makeup remover and run it along the edge of your liner. It cleans up mistakes and gets those lines looking really crisp.
Nicole15 says
August 26th, 2009 at 8:42 amWow! I’m a really loving this. I have been in the same battle with liquid liners & I think I smell a victory from my side coming on. Team Lorac!!!
gio says
August 26th, 2009 at 9:44 amI’ve been battling with liquid liner too. I love the look it gives but I just can’t master it! Maybe I should give this a try.
.-= gio’s last blog post… QOTW: Do you keep a lemming list/wish list? =-.
Marce says
August 26th, 2009 at 10:14 amI’m studying journalism, and atm I have TV, Radio, Ethics and Investigation (I tried to translate properly, LOL) It’s my last year, and definitely the most fun! And soon I’m starting a majah makeup course, I’m sooo excited about it! Can you tell I’m on one of my chatty days? 😀
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Looks – Sephora Extreme Smoky Eye =-.
Samantha says
August 26th, 2009 at 10:56 amI have the Urban Decay Liquid Liner, and while the color [Perversion, described as an ink black] is amazing and has great staying power, it’s somewhat difficult and time consuming to have to paint it on with the brush applicator. Especially because I’ll keep working at it until I feel that the lines are just right…
So, I’ve decided that I need to buy this.
Kelley says
August 26th, 2009 at 11:36 amKaren,
How would you compare this liner to the Bobbi Brown gel liners? I have finally mastered (somewhat) using those and getting a nice even line and I do love how well those hold up on my oily eyelids.
All Women Stalker says
August 26th, 2009 at 11:45 amHaha Elvis sightings. Have you read the Sookie Stackhouse books? 😀
-meream
.-= All Women Stalker’s last blog post… 6 Cute Kate Bosworth Looks =-.
DoDe says
August 26th, 2009 at 11:50 amMy fave look on you so far!
Shannon says
August 26th, 2009 at 12:13 pmomg, that freakin ROCKS! I wanna do a cat eye now…
Jenny Muller says
August 26th, 2009 at 2:10 pmI LOVE THIS! I’m such a fan of this not-pencil, not-liquid liner.
.-= Jenny Muller’s last blog post… Steal The Deal: $5 Smashbox Eyeshadow =-.
Lehea says
August 26th, 2009 at 4:05 pmThis might be the answer to my liquid liner prayers. *squeals*
Leah says
November 21st, 2010 at 3:27 pmI’m *terrible* at using liquid liner, but I love how it looks. I got this in a set with the Behind the Scenes primer (which is what I really wanted to try) and this ended up being my favorite item out of the set. It’s SO easy to use, you really get fast flawless application. It’s inky black and lasts all day. It doesn’t fade or flake on me which is good because I do wear contacts and have sensitive eyes. This stuff is amazing.
Sarah S. says
August 18th, 2011 at 12:00 pmOh, goodness! You look stunning with all-black hair (too)! Do you miss it? I kind of miss my natural color (it’s brown but I’m red right now).