When eyeliner disappears, where exactly does it go? Do mischievous makeup angels charm it away with magic erasers while I’m drooling over pics of Jake Gyllenhaal’s muscled bod and manscaping?
Seriously, I can’t be the only person plauged by the plight of the disappearing eyeliner.
Thank ye gods for long-wearing liner formulas like the new Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner ($19). Released for summer, these creamy, long-wearing liners apply with intense color and come with the promise of eight-hour wear time, which makes the hours I’ve whittled away watching people dancing solo to Ginuwine’s Pony a little easier to bear. 🙂
Ready to rock you in shades of Black, Dark Brown, Teal, Deep Navy and Deep Purple, their creamy, easy-to-apply formula also resists water (more on that in a few) and helps protect the skin around those precious peepers with jojoba oil and vitamin E.
I’ve been playing with the Deep Navy and Teal pencils this week. Both of them glide on smooth, with rich, intense color that reminds me of Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils.
Oh, and get this — no watery eyes! Yup, I’ve been able to use them along the lash and waterline comfortably. As far as waterproof-ness(?) goes, they stand their ground along my lash line but kinda struggle to stay put along the waterline (boo!).
Dontcha just love the built-in sharpener in the cap?
Swatches from left to right on NC35 skin: Peackock, Indigo Ink
On NW20 skin
Waterline disappearing act aside, I like these liners a lot. They combine great wear time with an easy-to-apply formula that should make them a fabulous base for powder shadows, too. 🙂 Available now at Sephora stores and online at smashbox.com. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B+
You might like Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner if…
- You’re desperately seeking a long-wearing liner to wear along your lash line
- You don’t mind less-than-stellar wear time along the waterline
- You like using liners as a powder shadow base
- Yay for sharpeners!
Speaking of internet diversions…
I stayed up way too late last night perusing Before You Were Hot. SO FUN! People submit bad/goofy/embarrassing pictures of themselves from back in the day. I mean, why else does one keep photographic evidence of their most awkward years if not to share it with the world, right?
Choo choo! Gotta keep chugging along, ladies. We’re almost to Friday!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Sara R. says
June 17th, 2010 at 10:13 amI really am not impressed with the Smashbox limitless liner, I find that the black one, (when smudged) fades to blue. I like the jet set cream liner and how it will stay on the waterline but these pencils aren’t worth the $$.
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:57 amHi Sara R.,
Thanks for letting us know about the black shade!
Tracy says
June 17th, 2010 at 10:21 amThanks Karen for swatching on NW20 skin!! It’s my skin tone and so helpful in deciding what I want to buy!!!
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:57 amHi Tracy,
Glad you find it helpful. 🙂
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Nancy says
June 17th, 2010 at 10:22 amdo you think they do some make-up contouring on his manly chest to make it look so, you know, drool-worthy? 🙂
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:56 amMaybe!! A little bronzer here, a little bronzer there… I am a little jealous of the makeup artist who got that assignment!
LuvJ says
June 17th, 2010 at 10:38 amAt first, the colors of the liners grabbed me.. love those shades.. then I scrolled down and saw Jake yummy Gyllenhall, and almost forgot the brand you were talking about. Then scrolled down further more and — dang girl!! Totally forgot about what post I was reading and your pics took me back to elementary school! Hubs always make fun of my pre-GHD-aquanet-happy-hurr-do’s when he walks by my old pics! 😀
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:55 amHa ha! Oh, the days without flat irons! Did you have a spiral perm?
Alison says
June 17th, 2010 at 10:59 amoooh wht a lovely pic of Jake! mmmmmmmm……………….
I have been on a serious Jared Leto obsession since last weekend. Could you post a pic of him too please? Preferably with pink Marshawk!
I haven’t tried this eyeliner, but I got Chanels waterproof eyeliner for the festival and it was fantastic, didn’t budge all day (it didn’t rain so I haven’t tested out how waterproof it really is). I was very impressed though.
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:55 amChanel makes some great pencils! I also love that they include a sharpener.
Hmm, lemme see what I can do re: Jared Leto!
Alison says
June 18th, 2010 at 11:38 amYay Jared! Can’t wait!
Pam says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:06 amYou know how they had the Smashbox WISH eyeliners for XMAS last year?? are these similar to those liners??
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:54 amI think these might be different, as they were just launched.
Ru says
September 22nd, 2010 at 2:14 pmHi Pam, no they are different. The WISH liners are actually more similar to UD 24/7.
amy says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:06 amOooh, the peacock color looks beautiful. WANTS!
Seems to be less pigmented/metallic on pale skin though.. hmm. I’lll probably have to try it on next time i stop by Sephora =)
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:53 amLemme know if you like it!
snoopysteph says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:10 amHey, who’s NW20 skin are you swatching on? 🙂
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:51 amLOL… well, it’s *not* Tabs! 😉
Nina says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:17 amI don’t like the pencils that much, my favorite pencils are Clinique’s Cream Shapers (both eye and lip) and Smashbox ones seem nothing like them. Have you seen the movie Prince of Persia? 🙂 I loooooved their eye make up in the movie and I want to achieve that look, so so beautiful (men seem much more decent with eyeliner, ha). By the way, knowing the original prince in the game, I think Jake was smiling TOO much -.-
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:51 amI haven’t seen the movie yet! Did you like it?
Trisha says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:30 amOoo, that peacock looks amazing, especially on your skintone.
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Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:49 amThanks, Trisha!
Nina says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:35 amThe blue is so pretty … tempting tempting!
Its almost Friday yay! Had lunch w/ the bestie and we looked around for party favor ideas. I ended up buying a really cute pink blouse at Target. Surprising really because im not really a pink person!
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:48 amDid you find any cute party favors?
As for the color pink, I never really wore it until 2000… then it was all downhill from there, ha ha! It’s a surprisingly flattering color on many people. What shade is your top?
Michelle says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:42 amLove the Peacock shade! So gorgeous. LOL — love the old pics — I must say, I had similar bangs (high and big!!)
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:47 amLOL, Michelle! Did you have the side wings, too?
Cassandra says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:53 amI may have to try those eyeliners. And Jake Gyllenhaal *swoon*
Haha Karen you were still adorable when you were younger!
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:46 amJG — so swoon worthy, right? Although, I do prefer him with shorter hair.
Alex says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:56 amHm those looks A LOT like the 24/7 glide ons by UD. And did you see Prince of Persia? It’s one of my all time favorites!
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:44 amThey do have a UD 24/7 Glide-On- esque feel to ’em!
I’ve yet to see Prince of Persia!
Madelynn says
June 17th, 2010 at 1:25 pmI want these so badly!
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:44 amWhat colors are you thinking about, Madelynn?
Yanick says
June 17th, 2010 at 1:25 pmInteresting…can’t say i’ll be looking for them, but its infomation to keep in my back pocket.
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:43 amHi Yanick,
Ya never know… maybe give ’em a swipe next time you’re at Sephora.
gio says
June 17th, 2010 at 1:27 pmThat Peacock shade is really tempting me, it’s stunning!
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Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:42 amI like it too! It would be sooo pretty used beneath a few different shades of powder shadow.
Trinidad says
June 17th, 2010 at 1:28 pmManscaping is a must! You want me visit the forest? Blaze me a path!
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Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:42 amLOL, Trinidad!
Ashley says
June 17th, 2010 at 2:23 pmI was reading something about a Smashbox liner & then there was this gorgeous photo of a gorgeous Jake Gyllenhaal.. But then there was this old photo of you, Karen!
Wait so what were you talking about? Oh right the liner! It seems interesting but I’m more interested in Jake 😉
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:41 amYou are too funny!
I will always have a soft spot for JG in Donnie Darko. Le sigh…
Lindsay says
June 17th, 2010 at 3:34 pmOoo tempting liners! Love the colors. Nice pic btw lol 🙂
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Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:38 amI have many, many awful ones from my youth, and they’re displayed all over my parent’s house for maximum mortification. Yup.
Alexandra says
June 17th, 2010 at 5:16 pmI may have to check them out next time im in debenhams 🙂
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:38 amHi Alexandra,
I hope you do! Are you a fan of Smashbox?
Alexandra says
June 18th, 2010 at 6:27 pmHi Karen yes i love smashbox. They only recently got a counter at my local debenhams 🙂
I love there supermodel blush and highlight. And there heartbreaker collection. I got the pink one and the blush skinlights.
Does this halo powder help with large pores ? Im the same age as you and my pores are horrible 🙁
Suji says
June 17th, 2010 at 7:34 pmLOL, manscaping! The Prince of Persia looks like it will be an entertaining movie.. but Jake Gyllenhaal? I mean, really, they couldn’t find another guy that was more exotic looking? Haha.. Jake just doesn’t seem convincing. I guess I’ll have to wait and see the movie.
Also thanks for showing swatches on different skin tones! It helps to decide whether something will be right for me. Just a guess, but is El Hub the NW20? hehehe… next you’ll have to show swatches on a furry tabby 🙂
Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:37 amThat would be kind of awesome, wouldn’t it?!?
“Swatches on tabby fur.” LOL!
Morgan says
June 17th, 2010 at 11:14 pmNot only am I lusting after these eyeliners, but I love that you put my BF on your blog!
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Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:36 amLOL… you’re one lucky lady! 😉
AtelierGal says
June 18th, 2010 at 12:31 amThe teal eyeliner is GORGEOUS!!! Gosh, I’ve been going teal-crazy lately!
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Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:35 amMe too! I think it’s the hot summer weather.
Vonvon says
June 18th, 2010 at 5:52 amLove colored liners and they have it in teal!!! One of my fav colors! Gotta check this out.
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Karen says
June 18th, 2010 at 8:35 amDon’t you love a good swipe of teal along the upper lash line?
Vonvon says
June 21st, 2010 at 2:28 amYes!!! I LOVE it! 🙂
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Sarah says
June 18th, 2010 at 10:53 amI have nothing to say about the eyeliners because I am cursing you for referring me to that striptease video, which now has the eyeliner I am currently wearing running down my cheeks in rivers because I am laughing so hard! ROFLMAO!
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Jordan says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:28 amI was thinking about buying these and I love mostly everything about them but I have one question that I’m hoping you can answer for me. I know you said they weren’t waterproof on the lower lashline but did they atleast stay on when you weren’t wet on the lower lashline? Thanks!
Lisa Plus Size says
July 15th, 2010 at 5:42 amThanks for these up close pics of the colors – my favorite is the teal. It’s so bright and fun!