Laura Mercier Longwear Creme Eye Pencil - Noir 1.2g/0.04oz

I appreciate products like this one that stay put. I don't always use a pencil liner but these are truly long lasting for when you want that extra definition. Only, you have to work somewhat quickly as this sets up faster than LM's other pencils and when it sets it won't budge!

I have to say that this is the best eye pencil I have ever used. It is indeed long wearing, a beautiful colour (Espresso) and works well with my blue eyes. You have to work fairly quickly if you want a smudged look for a smoky eye, but the pencil will make a thin line or a thicker line for you as long as you get the look desired before it sets. It sets quickly, but not in an unreasonable amount of time. You can reach for a Q-tip or brush if you have it handy and go to work. But if you wait too long, the look that is there is the one that will stay many hours. I tend to have oily eye lids and most pencils do not work on me. I find if I use a bit of powder on the lids before lining my eyes, it tends to last a bit longer than if I don't; even with this formula. I am not a big fan of much shadow, so translucent powder will work. The colour is amazing: deep, rich, and dark without being too harsh. It is a true brown and works well with either black or brown mascara. I also own the Slate colour in this formula. They both are wonderful products.