Mac Smolder Eye Kohl: Review and Swatches
Paraffin, Polybutene, Simmonsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Ceresin, Ozokerite, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline wax), Phenoxyethanol, Ethlhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ceramide 3, Mica, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77499 (Iron Oxide), CI 77266 (Black 2), CI 77510. MAC Smolder Eye Kohl MAC Smolder Eye Kohl MAC Smolder is a neutral-toned, very dark black with a matte finish. It is a permanent eyeliner that retails for $16.00 and contains 0.05 oz. MAC Black Smolder Eye Kohl Eyeliner Matte Pencil Full Size Smooth Finish. MAC EYE KOHL CRAYON BLOOZ MULTIPLE QUANTITIES FREE SHIPPING NO BOX. MAC Pro Longwear Eye Liner, Pro Longwear Collection 203, Definitely Black (SGB00EKTFOVWUS) MAC Eye Kohl - Teddy - 1.36g/0.048oz MAC Eye Kohl Eyeliner-smolder, 0.05 Ounce.
By contributor: Swati Reddy
Here is a little story behind this smokey kajal.
Me: Mama, can you give me a thousand rupee note? Need to get a smudge proof kohl for daily use.Mom: Whaaaaat? You want to spend a thousand bucks on a kajal and that too for daily use? How dare you?!Me: *looking at her owl like eyes* Awww, have I asked something wrong? Why should I dare to get a kajal?! *confused*Mom : Too much of speech is not gonna help you. Go prepare for your board exams.*End of conversation*
This smart pencil was all my dreams and nightmares. Dreams of a smudge proof and kohl rimmed eyes. Nightmares of breaking my little piggy bank. What to do? What to do? *thinking* *thinking*
Then appeared the Angel Swati.
Angel: Oh Baby , Why can’t you save all your canteen, movie and library money to get your dream?Me: *bulbs* Ahhhh!! You mean my ice creams, samosas, chocolates, books, films???!!! NO WAY. *angel disappeared* Me: Icecreams and samosas are not good for my skin. Oh yes. Films will divert me from studies. There is nothing wrong in saving money to make my dream come true. *touchwood*So that was my history behind the kohl.
MAC says: A soft-on pencil liner that lines, defines and shades the eyes with rich colour and a silky-smooth,matte/pearl finish. Ophthalmologist tested.
It comes in a standard matte black MAC packaging. Looks quite chic and classy. It comes in a pencil form that needs sharpening which leads to product wastage. The texture of this kohl is really SMOOTH and CREAMY. It glides on eyes like a butter, hence no tugging and pulling around eyes. Even though its creamy, it doesn’t break while sharpening. No to mention its the BLACKEST BLACK color that every girl wishes to have in her kohl. The pencil will last for a long time as it is well pigmented. You just need few swipes to get that jet black look. It is actually NOT SMUDGEPROOF. I have watery eyes and it smudges a lot on my waterline if I rub it accidentally. If I don’t rub it, then it stays for a whole day. At the end of the day, it fades into eyes but doesn’t give you that raccoon eyes. I wear contact lens and it doesn’t irritate my sensitive eyes.
THE GOODS ABOUT MAC SMOLDER KOHL:
- The texture is quite SMOOTH and CREAMY.
- The pencil is quite long so it lasts for a long time.
- Easy to sharpen, standard sharpener can be used.
- BLACKEST BLACK COLOR, only few swipes are needed.
- Stays for the whole day if eyes are not rubbed.
- As the name says it is easier to create dramatic smokey eyes with this.
- Although it is not waterproof it is WATER RESISTANT.
- Safe for contact lens wearers as it is OPTHAMOLOGIST tested.
- Its MAC!
Mac Eye Kohl In Smolder
THE BADS ABOUT MAC SMOLDER KOHL:
- It is NOT SMUDGE PROOF. Especially on watery eyes it smudges a lot.
- Oh yes, it is EXPENSIVE.
Let’s look at the photos and swatches:
Rating: 4/5
Price: Whooping Rs.790
Is it for you? Absolutely YES if you don’t have watery eyes and hyperactive hands! And not to forget, if you don’t mind the PRICE. Its soft, creamy and the blackest kohl you can ever find anywhere.
Smolder is one of the most popular shades among MAC’s range of Eye Kohls. MAC describes their kohls as soft-on pencil liners that line, define and shade the eyes with rich color and silky – smooth matte/pearl finish. True to this description, Smolder goes on super smooth on the waterline or the lids, wherever you choose to use it. It is creamy and soft. The color is intense black. Blackest black in fact. The finish is matte. It is perfect to create smokey eye looks (I guess that’s why it is called “Smolder”). The formula is great to shade the lids as well. However, if you are looking for a simple black eyeliner that stays put on the waterline, Smolder may not be the right choice. It smudges and I didn’t expect Smolder to be smudge proof (MAC doesn’t claim that this kohl is smudge proof). I’d say go for Smolder if you want to use it specifically for smokey eyes, sultry messy eyeliner looks or for shading the lids. That’s what it its meant for.
I like Smolder because of the rich deep black pigment, the soft texture and the ease with which it blends for creating dramatic eye looks when used by itself or in combination with different eye shadows.
Smolder comes in form of a wooden pencil that needs sharpening. I haven’t sharpened it yet so I do not know if it breaks during sharpening. The pencil is quite long compared to standard Eyeliner pencils that I’ve seen. It contains 1.36g of product.
Smolder is available in India via MAC Stores for Rs 1300. It is also available online via Snapdeal for Rs1299! Customers in the US can buy it directly from the Official MAC website for $16.00. Customers in the UK can also buy it directly from the MAC UK website for £14.00
Eye Kohl Smolder
Yays!
- Love the intense black color!
- Very pigmented
- Easy to blend.
- Goes on super smooth.
- Love the soft texture and the matte finish.
Nays!
Eye Kohl In Smolder
- Expensive!