noir ultra rich black eye pencil: love at first smudge

By Meredith Sinclair, Makeup Artist

Editor's Note: Oh how I love Meredith, let me count the ways. When BlushPretty went through a serious growth spurt last year and needed to bring on some team members, a good friend (thank you @Openmiq) introduced me to Meredith. Meredith is sunshine. She currently works as a makeup artist with BlushPretty and does some of her own freelance work as well. I always have good times with Meredith and she's A+ company (two-hour drive at 5:00am in the morning to Blue Mountain and she didn't fall asleep on me once!).  That scored high in my books - plus she loves NARS as much as I do

Oh black eyeliner, how do I heart thee...

Shopping your local beauty shop or drugstore can be challenging when looking for a new back liner. Everyone and their sister has a black liner or two in their offering. How is a beauty to choose?!

First decide what you are comfortable working with. Are you particularly talented with gel liner and a brush, flawless with liquid, or prefer the versatility and convenience of a pencil? Are you looking long wear or smudge-ability?

Noir’s offering of black liners appear to have something for everyone – a black eye liner one stop shop! Having tried the Ultra Rich Black Eye Pencil, it was love at first smudge. This fabulously rich pencil liner has multiples uses. Sharpen the tip ever so sharply for fine day wear, tracing the top lash line. For evening smudge this black goodness in to your lash line, extending slightly upwards on to lids (focus is on the outer corner), contouring your eyes for a smoldering night time look. Add to bottom lash line for added drama!

Glossy and glamorous, this pigment rich pencil goes on very smoothly making it easy to apply. Noir’s Ultra Rich Black Eye Pencil gets my vote. Make your peepers pop with this trusty staple!

Tip: Draw an imaginary line from the outer corner of your eye to the outer tip of your eye brow. Keeping your smudged liner and/or shadow on the inside of this imaginary border will keep your eyes looking lifted and fabulous!

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