These eyeliners glide on smoothly for fool-proof application thanks to the inclusion of  Nylon-12, which expands and contracts with facial movements without cracking. What does that really mean? Eyeliner lasts all day without creasing!

If you’re tempted to give these a go or if you have an eyeliner-loving beauty on your holiday list this year, check out this season’s limited edition Eye Intensifier Pencil trio. With three versatile shades included, Pointe-Noire (black), Zaire (shimmering plum) and Epernay (champagne sheen), you’ve got a liner for any look – classic, office or date night.

This kit is a $66 value, but you can snag it now for just $45 at Ulta stores and Ulta.com.

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Check out Rachel’s tidbits below and if you have any questions or comments, please share!

Rachel says:

• I feel a great mascara can open the eye and instantly make you look as though you’ve have a good night’s sleep, even when that is not the case.  I use 2-3 coats of Lancome Fatale on the top, bottom, and also on the back of the top lashes.
• Because of my Indian ancestry, I love darkly rimmed eyes – a messy eye adds a sexy yet natural look to a classic outfit.  To make the eyes smoky, I use Revlon’s Luxurious Color Kohl eyeliner in Black Truffle on the inside of the lids.
• Bright lipstick is a way to quickly pop an outfit and freshen up a look a la Ava Gardner in “The Barefoot Contessa.”  My favorite bright is MAC’s Morange lipstick – it’s a great way to add a twist to a classic look.
• Another way to make your face pop is to fill in the eyebrows.  I use Bobbi Brown’s eye shadow in Navajo.

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For a long time, I could only find the line at Barney’s but I’m pleased to share that Sue Devitt has just launched a new e-commerce site of her own – and for a limited time only, there’s a great gift with purchase up for grabs.

To celebrate the launch of the new website, you’ll receive a complimentary Eye Intensifier Pencil in Kalahari (a gorgeous, on-trend gray) and Silky Sheen Eye Shadow in Berlin (a total value of $40) with any purchase of $25 or more.

The Eye Intensifier Pencil is one of my favorite eye liners on the market. It’s a chunky pencil that goes on smooth and blends beautifully. It comes in several colors too, so you’re sure to find something that complements your skin tone and eye color.

This offer is only good while supplies last, so check out www.suedevittbeauty.com to shop!

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If you’ve never tested Bobbi’s gel liners, you’re in for a treat. If you use the right brush (I dig MAC’s 210), they’re super simple to apply and leave the perfect swipe of long lasting color.

The Forest hue in particular is stunning, in my opinion –  it’s a deep green and golden pearl that really makes hazel and brown eyes pop!

You can pair this with one of the two new pearlized eye shadows for fall –  Autumn Shimmer Wash and Bash Metallic – for the a fall appropriate smokey eye.

Snag the Forest Shimmer Ink for $21 at www.bobbibrown.com.

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“It always seems that inspiration ends up coming from the dress. Last night Amy wore a gorgeous full length Carolina Herrera gown with a charcoal and white pattern speckled with gold beading. So I borrowed from that exquisite color palette. We went for a steel and copper smoky lid, gorgeous full lashes, a peachy cheek and a golden amber lip.”

Face

I first started by prepping her skin with a refreshing spray of Jurlique Rose Water Balancing Mist. And then moisturized her skin with La Mer’s Moisturizing Lotion.

Next I based her skin sparingly with the new Cle de Peau Cream Foundation. Then I warmed up her cheeks with the gorgeous new COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Plush Peach.

Eyes

For her eye, I based the lid with a combination of Shu Uemura’s Cream Eye Shadow in P Taupe, and Vincent Longo’s silky orange liquid eyeshadow.

Over that I blended the new NARS shadow in Brumes.

Under her eye I smudged COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Eyeliner in Radiant Sapphire in the outer corner and on the inner corner I dabbed a smidge of Shu Uemura pressed eye shadow in NME gold 350.

On her lashes I coated them with COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Mascara in Black Sapphire.

Lips

To finish off the look I tinted her lips with COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain in Cinnamon Smile with a dab of YSL golden gloss over top.

I love that Molly used a great mix of high and low products for Amy’s look though I’m not crazy about this lip with her skintone.  What do you think?

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Prescriptives Director of Color Artistry Jillian Veran says of the collection, “We all love a good lip gloss, but there is something incredibly feminine about the bold statement of a lipstick…in this collection the look of a creamy nude lipstick is accentuated by a strong eye liner…create a sharp straight line or a smudgy, sexy look, but either way you will want to line the inside rim for extra drama.”

The collection includes:

Well-Suited Eye Color Compact
Available in Warm, Neutral and Cool
$40.00 U.S. / $48.00 Canada

Well-Suited Finishing Powder
$28.00 U.S. / $35.00 Canada

Longwear Kohl Liner
Available in Black Kohl, Slate Kohl, Brown Kohl, Blue Kohl
$17.50 U.S. / $21.00 Canada

Colorscope Lipcolor
Available in Posh Nude, Posh Pink, Posh Honey, Posh Ginger
$17.50 U.S. / $26.00 Canada

Now, I haven’t  had a chance to test the collection, so if you snag any of Well Suited at your Prescriptives counter, be sure to leave a comment and share your thoughts!

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These loose kohl eyeliners are a relatively simple to use and produce a really lovely, soft smokey eye without the need for a smudger. They also come in six colors – from the simple black to some bold brights like teal and gold. An eyeliner to suit every mood! Now, THAT’s a concept I can get down with.

Just one caveat, be sure to apply before putting on your foundation as you may experience a bit of fall out. All in all, a small price to pay for a great smokey eye!

For more info, visit www.lorealparisusa.com or to purchase, visit your local drugstore.

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Please be sure to leave your suggestions in the comments. If you have a makeup question you can email me at: shannon at b5media dot com

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I’ll be honest, I’ve never worn liquid liner simply because my eyes tend to water a lot–ok the kids poke me in the eye all of the time in some way or another–so I fear having a running black stream of liner down my face.

Do you wear liquid liner? Have you tried this new liquid liner from Borghese?

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I have Sueded Browns and Velvet Plumtones, both gorgeous, rich colors. If you have hazel eyes, both of these palettes look amazing. The pigments are great and the colors are long lasting.

I used the eyeshadows in conjunction with Elizabeth Arden’s Smoky Eye Powder Pencils (Espresso and Smokey Black). Totally loved how easily and effortlessly the line blended using the foam tip to create that gorgeous sexy smoky eye.

Have you used any of these Elizabeth Arden products? What did you think?

Compare prices on Elizabeth Arden cosmetics.

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