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The 3 Assorted Black Eye Liners Boxed Set from MAC Packed to Go

February 18th, 2011 by Karen 24 Comments

MAC Packed to Go Travel Exclusive Eye Liners

I have always clung to the belief that a woman can never have too many black shoes, black purses or black eyeliners. It’s a world view I sometimes refer to as “smart hoarding,” and while it makes perfect sense to me, non-believers like El Hub consider it just plain ridiculous. 🙂

Maybe it is, but that doesn’t change the fact that I was pretty much pre-ordained to like the new 3 Assorted Black Eye Liners boxed set from the MAC Packed To Go collection of travel exclusives (click here for a full list of boxed sets in the release).

What are MAC travel exclusives?

Well, MAC isn’t the only brand with them, but travel exclusives are individual products (and sometimes entire collections) sold primarily through domestic and international travel hubs like airports and duty free stores. Prices and availability can vary widely, but tracking ’em down can be a lot of fun!

This particular boxed set, one of many in MAC’s new lineup of spring 2011 travel exclusives, comes with three full-size MAC eyeliners — the Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline, Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved and Penultimate Liner in Rapidblack — in subtly different shades of black.

  1. The mighty Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline’s a must for black liner enthusiasts AND cat ladies alike. A true black matte, it applies sans any blue or green undertones at all (an issue I have with MAC Smolder), and I love, LOVE layering it beneath powder shadows for super quick smokey eyes.
  2. Waterproof Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved feels softer than my favorite tabby’s squishy tum. It’s a long-wearing pencil perfect for those days when you go straight from work to the gym. Oh, and if you’re looking to just get this pencil on its own, it’s also available now on the MAC website.
  3. Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack is like that one guest who refuses to go home at the end of the night. It’s a liquid pen liner that stays put no matter what, through sweat, tears, unexpected slushie attacks in the hallways at school, etc. I LOVE how long it lasts, but I have a tough time drawing precise lines with its stiff felt tip. This one’s also available by itself on the MAC website.

mac packed to go 3 assorted black eye liners

mac packed to go 3 assorted black eye liners

mac packed to go 3 assorted black eye liners

mac packed to go 3 assorted black eye liners

mac packed to go 3 assorted black eye liners
From left to right: Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack, Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved and Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline


Swatches from left to right: Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack, Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved and Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline

If you’re a gal on the go who likes makeup basics, stay on the lookout for this MAC Packed to Go. 🙂

PRICE: As a MAC travel exclusive, price varies by location
AVAILABILITY: At select domestic and international airports and duty free stores
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A

For more on the MAC Packed to Go travel exclusives, check out…

  • Ready, Set, Jet! The MAC Packed To Go Travel Exclusives for Spring 2011
  • A Travel Exclusive: MAC Packed These 3 Cremesheens To Go
  • According to the Girl Next Door, MAC Put This Look in a Box
  • MAC Packed to Go: 6 Cool Smoky Eye Shadows
  • MAC Packed to Go: Girl Next Door Look in a Box
  • MAC Room for the Cute Bag That Comes with the MAC Shape & Perfect Brushes
  • MAC Packed to Go 6 Cool Smoky Eye Shadows and My Mid-Day Wednesday Toast

Time to get my hair did!

You know how I’ve been wearing a lot of hats lately, right? Well, there’s a good reason for that. 🙂 My roots are out of control! — so I’m off to the salon this afternoon to get some color.

I’m REALLY looking forward to it, too. I’m thinking maybe caramel ombre highlights like in this picture of Mila Kunis, or maybe reddish brown ones like Nicole Richie.

Do you dye your hair, or are you one of those lucky gals who doesn’t have to do a thing?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

MAC Travel Exclusives: MAC Packed to Go 3 Assorted Black Eye Liners / Originally published February 18th, 2011

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  1. Phyrra says

    February 18th, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I really love that you’re showing off these ‘to go’ kits! I’ve never seen them before.
    Phyrra recently posted … New Evil Shades- The Faerie Collection Spring 2011

    Reply
  2. Fieran says

    February 18th, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    “Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack is like that one guest who refuses to go home at the end of the night.” Hahahaha, Karen, you crack me up.

    I saw these the other day in Oslo airport when I was about to board the flight to Berlin. I’m more keen on the Smoky Palette which was not available.. also I don’t know how much use I will get from the Penultimate Eye Liner. Oslo airport only had the eyeliner set, lipstick set, and lip gloss set.

    I picked up Peacocky’s Kissable Lipcolour in Temper Tantra instead.

    Reply
  3. Rae says

    February 18th, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    As a black liner addict, this is a set after my own heart 😛 (No, but seriously – I’m swimmin’ in them!)

    P.S. I think you may have accidentally mixed up your left and right for the photos 😉
    Rae recently posted … A few brilliantly bright new lipsticks

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    • Karen says

      February 18th, 2011 at 1:38 pm

      Haha, thanks, I must be tired. Or have food poisoning…

      Reply
  4. Hedy says

    February 18th, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I am hoping to get my hands on some MAC travel stuff this summer!

    Reply
  5. karo says

    February 18th, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Waterproof Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved is AWESOME!
    These “to go” set is really really good! I want it! 😉
    karo recently posted … MAC Viva Glam V

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  6. Kayann says

    February 18th, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    I’ve never tried anything MAC! Do you think this little kit would be a good starter?

    I love Mila Kunis’s hair! I love the colors!

    Reply
  7. Tracy says

    February 18th, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Love the idea of this set! Actually, all of these travel sets.

    I can hardly wait to hear about your new hair! I have to dye mine-too much grey!!!
    Tracy recently posted … Blush Week!!-Various Blush Favourites

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  8. Vijaya says

    February 18th, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Feline smudges like crazy on me. Or at least it used to. Now it does a lot less of that, but I’m not sure why. xD
    Vijaya recently posted … Smashbox Iconic Eyes Palette

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    • Karen says

      February 18th, 2011 at 3:08 pm

      Hmm, did you start using a primer?

      Reply
  9. AnieJ says

    February 18th, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I dyed my hair a whopping 10 times in college (over the course of 2 and a half years) but never professionally. I just liked experimenting with the colors. But now I see my natural hair color as that all purpose black dress that can be accessorized by everything else (on my face). It’s actually a challenge and fun.
    AnieJ recently posted … A Wash of Bright Champagne -Pixi Fairy Solo No 2 Champagne Glow

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  10. Molly says

    February 18th, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Oh god my roots need SUCH TLC it’s not even funny. At least right now my dyed color is a really close blond to my natural dishwater blond that it’s not tooooo obvious.
    I just hit up the Clinique free gift event in Vancouver: redness solutions + a whole makeup bag fulla goodies and an appointment for a free makeover! So excited!

    Reply
  11. Chris25 says

    February 18th, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    I agree with your philosophy, Karen. Maybe we should start a new religion and worship black eyeliner! I own both Feline and Engraved, but I went for Stila’s liquid liner instead of MAC’s. I own black liners I haven’t even opened up. I might need a lantern and a hard hat to go dig through that pile…
    Chris25 recently posted … China Glaze Zombie Zest Giveaway!

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  12. Jen says

    February 18th, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    It wasn’t the point of your post, but I’ve been disapponted with Smolder because it looks kind of blue smudged out. Then here, you say the same thing! Thank you for making me feel like I’m not crazy (others have raved about Smolder) and giving me an alternate choice as well!

    Reply
  13. Nina says

    February 18th, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    i <3 feline eye kohl a lot!

    Reply
  14. Makeup Morsels says

    February 18th, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    ohh at first I was all over that liquid liner, but it’s a shame it’s hard to apply. I’m a huge liquid liner klutz as it is, so I definitely can use all the help I can get in that department. I do like the look of the Kohl liner though! Have fun getting your hair colored 🙂 Can’t wait to see it!
    Makeup Morsels recently posted … Hair All About NYFW

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  15. Amee says

    February 19th, 2011 at 2:36 am

    they are superb ya!!!! where do i get these in India Karen?????
    Amee recently posted … Temptu NY Fashion Week Exclusive- Shop Favorites Used Backstage

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  16. jen. says

    February 19th, 2011 at 8:49 am

    “Smart Hoarding,” I love it. Haha. I love the look of black eyeliner on other people, but I feel like it looks weird on me. Maybe I just need more practice, like some sort of eyeliner boot camp!

    Reply
  17. Hannah says

    February 19th, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    I hope this set is still in the duty free when I travel international next month!!

    Reply
  18. Liz says

    February 19th, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I quit highlighting my hair a few years ago, so now I have my natural color for the first time since about 1983! Turns out I have dark blonde hair with white, er, platinum blonde highlights.
    Liz recently posted … Gratuitous Nail Polish Porn

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  19. Jenocampo says

    February 19th, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Sweet set!! Variation on black eyes, perfect….like engraved A LOT!!

    Do Mila Kunis highlight but in chunky blocks of caramel!

    Reply
  20. Instant Karma (formerly L) says

    February 19th, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Much as I love the name of Feline, it does not work on me at all. If I tightline with it, I end up looking like a raccoon within two hours. 🙁

    Reply
  21. Rie says

    February 21st, 2011 at 1:16 am

    OOH!! I love these travel sets!! I’ve never actually noticed or come across these but I’m going to be on the lookout for them! Now… a Benefit travel set would be fab!
    Rie recently posted … Sunday Reading- Your Brain at Work

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  22. Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex says

    February 22nd, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    haha, “softer than my favorite tabby’s squishy tummy”? Karen, you’re AMAZING with words 🙂
    Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex recently posted … Im a marathon commitaphobe

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