February 8, 2011

Lorac 3-in-1 Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil Review, Photos, Swatches

Lorac has a brand new 3-in-1 Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil available for Spring 2011. The name is kinda misleading because I was thinking oh 3 in 1, multitasking joy! I got to musing about it and assumed it would be a liner, shadow, and…..something else?! 3 in 1? Right?

Well, actually they are talking about the design of the pencil which features a sharpener, the liner, and a smudger. Mmm yeah…ok…confusing or I’m just over thinking this.

Anyway!

The pencil is brand new to the brand and comes in three shades. Considering my love affair with Lorac I was excited about this release.

Let’s see what the word is.


A new eyeliner from Lorac for Spring 2011.


Packaging gets props here as its a gel eyeliner much like MAC Technakohl but it comes with its own built in sharpener so you’ll never be without a precise point. You also get a smudger for blending out your liner.

The shade I tried was Chocolate which was a nice rich shade of brown.

And…


Wow formula needs some serious work.

I was saddened how badly this applied as it tugs a fair bit and leaves behind an unflattering line of color that’s streaky. I had to go over my original line a few times. When I finally had it in place it didn’t look terribly flattering and proceeded to wear away fairly quickly. I applied on my waterline but that too involved alot of tugging and color seemed to blend out causing a case of raccoon eyes.

Sadly, the formula lacks a creaminess that even the most basic of eyeliners have now a days which makes a really bad application experience overall.

  • You might like the packaging but who wants to forgo a quality formula for good packaging (hell, I could do without the sharpener so long as I got myself a nice creamy liner in the mix).

  • Those wanting a creamy eyeliner that applies with ease.
  • Those who want a formula that wears long without causing raccoon eyes or smears in and around the eye area.


I honestly don’t understand what Lorac was thinking when they put this out. It seems like a formula that had little thought or care put into it. I LOVE Lorac and all their offerings but this pencil was just really bad overall.

Sad sigh!

Have you tried?

Thoughts?

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Candee702

    Nothing will ever top MAC’s Pearl Glides and Urban Decay’s 24/7 Liners.

    I am interested in trying LORAC’s 3D collection though. I’ve loved the items I’ve tried from the brand so far. Especially those Tie Dye Glosses.

  • sugarbear

    Thanks for reviewing this! I almost bought this today, I need a waterproof eyeliner for my water line only and needed to know if this would give me raccoon eyes or not? the Sephora employee recommended this, when I searched it on my hand it seemed dry, then I tried to remove it with makeup remover and it would not come off! So glad I did not buy it.

    • the Muse

      it’s very dry sugarbear, there are far better eyeliners around imho!