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If there’s one thing I am very picky about when it comes to makeup, it has to be eyeliners! For one, I have sensitive eyes and I tear up right away upon contact with an irritant. Secondly, I wear contact lens. I hate pigments that migrate to my contacts because they cloud my vision. L’Oreal Silkissime, e.l.f, Nyx, Laura Geller, Tarte, MAC are just some of the brands I had issues with in the past. That’s why I have strong allegiance to eyeliners that are compatible with my peepers. Loyalty = Repurchase.
When Marc Jacobs debuted his beauty line last year, the only product that truly wowed me was Highliner Gel Eye Crayon. It’s a retractable, waterproof, long wearing, tug-free, and richly pigmented eyeliner which can also be used as eyeshadow or base. I have reviewed Ro(cocoa) (brown-bronze) and Th(ink) (dark blue). In multiple occasions, you may have spotted Blacquer (black) which I never wrote about until today.
Blacquer was part of the original launch collection in 2013 and (Luna)tic, along with other bright shades, was released early this year. Blacquer is matte black, I use it mostly for tightlining my upper lash line and occasionally on waterline. (Luna)tic is metallic lavender, a great accent color for the lash line! Both liners are very creamy, they apply easily and blend seamlessly. I hate being echolalic but if it’s worth repeating to emphasize a point then I would. These liners are budge-free with impressive wear time (which is pretty much the whole day). They remain intact after an intensive workout, something worth-mentioning to my ladies out there who want to look just as fabulous in glorious sweat! The only con is the rounded tip which in time becomes flat due to constant use. Hence, this is not my preferred liner for creating sharp cat eyes. I know $25 for a single eyeliner is quite a splurge but I put high regard on quality more than anything, especially since it involves my eyes.
So here’s moi wearing (Luna)tic on upper and lower lash line and Blacquer on waterline, I also used it to tightline my upper lashes. Still struggling with tightlining? I shared my dummy-proof tricks here.
Sorry for drowning you with macro shots of my face craters. Okay, let’s try one more time from a distance. Truth is, I just want to show my second-day natural hair, haha!
I did mention about workouts, here’s moi scouting for a treadmill. Yeah, still wearing the same eye makeup.
P.S. Can you believe I purchased additional shades right after writing this post? Convince thyself was the protocol, lol!
Do you own this eyeliner?
Kathryne
I love the names of the products. They look great on you.
Thanks much. Yeah, I like how Marc Jacobs named these eyeliners
(Luna)tic looks very very pretty!
even more in person
This looks absolutely amazing on you. It's so soft and natural looking even thoughost it's silver and black. Simply beautiful. I have heard wonderful things about these liners, I think I need to swing by Sephora and grab me a few. Great post girl!
Yeah, grab a few. I purchased green and plum and can't wait to play w/ 'em.
I want Blacquer
I say it's the first thing you should really try
I LOVE Blacquer. Have been using it to line my upper and sometimes lower waterline for about 3 months now. No other black liner that I've ever used compares to it!
Same here Elizabeth. I like Blacquer so much!!!
I'm in love with (Luna)tic.
Me too!
I seriously want both. As a contact wearer as well, I too, find it hard to find eyeliners that don't irritate!
That's the downside of contact lens wearers!
the glitter one! I need it!
it's a must-try
I don't own any of these, but I totally need to!
Grab one and see if you like it
I loveeee that Lunatic eyeliner! Such a cool color!
xoxo Chloe | Wanderlust in the Midwest
It's prettier in person!
As pretty as they are, those are steep prices! Good luck on finding a treadmill you like. I love mine that has a tablet built into it. Keeps me entertained while I run.
That's what the hub wants. I just want a basic treadmill that I can use to break up my other exercise routines
I need this silver-ish shade!
Yeah, it's totally age-appropriate to us!
I tried blacquer last year and it moved on me…. so returned, but I keep hearing such great things about these liners – maybe I need to give it another go. That metallic lavender is stunning on your eyes.
Too bad Blacquer didn't work out for you. That's my fave eyeliner ever
These are both freaking beautiful. My god!
it's worth it girl!
this is a GORGEOUS look on you!
Mahalo Laura!
Holy smokes, these eyeliners are gorgeous! I don't own any MJ products yet, but you are making me want to purchase a few just to try.
Grab one and see if you like it
(Luna)tic is absolutely gorgeous on the swatch. I'd probably use it as an eyeshadow base instead of an eyeliner.
I use it both ways and liked the effect
what a soft pretty look! Girl, look at you with your wedges on the treadmill. lol!
LOL! Great eyes Nidia. Those wedges are God's gifts to petite women like me who don't wear stilettos, lol!
these are gorgeous. I don't own any of the Marc Jacobs cosmetics… but certainly – they all look appealing.
Thanks Honey!
I love your whole FOTD. The cheeks, the lips, and the liner. Bravo!!
Thank so much Shelley. Kisses!
I swatched a couple of these while I was in Sephora but I couldn't see a convincing argument to buy them at the time. Perhaps when they are stocked in Australia I will feel differently.
I won't be surprised if these eyeliners would be $40-$50 there in Australia. You should've picked up one when you did your major haulage in the US!!!
so jealous lol i want to try Marc Jacobs products so bad, need to go out and finally buy some!
MJ eyeliners don't disappoint
I haven't taken the plunge with Marc Jacobs makeup but the liners sound excellent.
Buy one just to try π
So gorgeous, Kath! I, too, love the MJ Hi-Liners and believe that Blacquer just may be the best black ever for the water line. What are you wearing on your lips? So lovely and chic!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Thanks Rachel for stopping by. I agree, Blacquer is the best black eyeliner I have tried to date. Lippy is YSL Pink in Confidence. xo
You look stunning! I also approve of your treadmill footwear hahahahahahaha oh and I love MJ liners. the end =)
Suddenly I'm reminded of Romy and Michelle High School Reunion Movie. Have you watched that? they are wearing heels while exercising, hahaha!
Lunatic is very pretty
I don't own this eyeliner but they seem very nice! A little pricey but nice!
they are both beautiful…but heals while walkin the treadmil. that is legit.
Pink lips on you looks so SPECTACULAR!!!!!
You look so LOVELY in these pictures!!!!
Looks like an interesting product!
MJ eyeliner is my FAV!!!