Review of Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil

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This eyeliner really matches the description, it goes on super smooth and doesn't tug or drag. I was told at the counter that it was "water resistant" but it's really not. I used to wear it under my lower eyelashes, but by the end of the day, it would be totally smudged and gross. I would even try to put powder over it, but to no avail. However, in defense of Laura, I am over 40 and the fine lines below my eyes aren't friendly to many pencil eye liners. I was just hoping against hope that Laura's would be different! So, now I only use it over the upper lid!

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Item reviewed: Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil in Antique Jade

As other reviewers have said, this Eye Pencil is extremely soft. The texture would be better described as an "eye crayon" instead of "eye pencil". The perception of the Eye Pencil will hinge on how durable/smudge-free the Eye Pencil appears to you.

There are few things you can do to make the Eye Pencil more durable:

DO:

-Apply fine, powder foundation on the eyelids before you apply the Eye Pencil. The powder will absorb excess oil and make the Pencil last longer

-Sharpen the Eye Pencil before every use. The Pencil is so soft that it loses its pointy tip, even after a single use. You don't want to apply a thick line with this Pencil, because it unavoidably looks smudgy

DON'T:

-If you use a liquid foundation and find purchasing a powder foundation outrageous, then LEAVE the eyelids foundation-free. Liquid foundation, especially the non oil-free ones make the Pencil smudge almost immediately

-If you live in a hot, humid place, then even with my tips above, the Pencil will smudge. Use this Pencil not in the Summer but in cooler seasons

-If you are into a perfectly smudge-free eye pencils (maybe these kinds that wash out only with a special cleanser), this Pencil is NOT for you. With tips above, you can make the Pencil last longer without too much smudge. By this I mean that you are presentable in front of other people rather than that your eye lines have not changed AT ALL

Overall, the Pencil is one of my favorites, I wear it even to workouts in the gym. Antique Jade (greenish black) complements brown eyes very well.

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I received a deluxe sample of the Black Gold as a GWP. I was so excited to use, because the color is truly interesting -unlike any I have ever seen.

But I was disappointed.... here's why:

1) The eye pencil is not effortless to apply. It is very soft, so you ahve to be careful or else you risk transference.

2) The eye pencil is not smudgeproof or waterproof. Within a few hours, I had racoon eyes.

3) Does not adhere to inner lid if you want to line the inside of your lid (great to make your eyes pop out)

For the retail price, and Merciers excellent reputation, I'd expect more. I won;t be using this again, and am glad it was for free.

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This pencil goes on smoothly. It's a darker shade than I would have guessed by the name. It says black gold and it is more black than gold but I've used it for years and replace the same color each time. I have very blue eyes and usually use copper colors.

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pencil must be sharpened every day and becomes very mushy in warm weather, but it does not smear, lasts for many hours and is a beautiful shade