MAC Nudge Nudge Ink Ink, Tat Last, Permanent Vacation Colour Excess Eye Liners Reviews & Swatches
Nudge Nudge Ink Ink
MAC Nudge Nudge Ink Ink Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner ($23.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a deep, reddish-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish, though the sheen didn’t really translate at a normal viewing distance as it was so subtle.
- Mostly opaque, buildable coverage
- Smooth, glide-on consistency, did not tug
- Applied evenly, was comfortable to use
- Longer-wearing (11 hours) but brand claimed 24 hour+ (plus, even!) wear
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Copper Charge (Matte) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flame (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Maroon (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$23.00/0.01 oz. - $2300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "utlra-pigmented, waterproof" and have "24+ hours of wear on lids" and "12 hours of wear on waterlines." The pigmentation was all over the map--some shades were quite pigmented, others were sheerer or somewhat uneven and had to be layered to look decent.
The texture was smooth with good glide, which made them comfortable to work with on the lower lash line or on the lid, and they weren't prone to tugging or skipping.
The wear was longer-wearing than the average pencil--between nine and 12 hours of wear on the lid and six to nine hours on the waterline--but certainly not 24+ hours. The more matte shades seemed to last the longest for me. They didn't smudge on me but faded gradually and appeared thinner over time.
Browse all of our MAC Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Extract, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Synthetic Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Nudge Nudge Ink Ink
PPermanent. $23.00.
Tat Last
MAC Tat Last Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner ($23.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a darker coral with moderate, warm undertones that leaned slightly pinker over orange. It had a faint pearl sheen to it.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Smooth, glide-on consistency, did not tug
- Applied evenly, was comfortable to use
- Longer-wearing (10 hours) but brand claimed 24 hour+ (plus, even!) wear
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Bae Breeze (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Bae Breeze (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty She a Problem (P, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$23.00/0.01 oz. - $2300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "utlra-pigmented, waterproof" and have "24+ hours of wear on lids" and "12 hours of wear on waterlines." The pigmentation was all over the map--some shades were quite pigmented, others were sheerer or somewhat uneven and had to be layered to look decent.
The texture was smooth with good glide, which made them comfortable to work with on the lower lash line or on the lid, and they weren't prone to tugging or skipping.
The wear was longer-wearing than the average pencil--between nine and 12 hours of wear on the lid and six to nine hours on the waterline--but certainly not 24+ hours. The more matte shades seemed to last the longest for me. They didn't smudge on me but faded gradually and appeared thinner over time.
Browse all of our MAC Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Extract, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Synthetic Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Tat Last
PPermanent. $23.00.
Permanent Vacation
MAC Permanent Vacation Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner ($23.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a vivid, medium yellow with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. This was one of the better shades in the line-up!
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, glide-on consistency, did not tug
- Applied evenly, was comfortable to use
- Longer-wearing (12 hours) but brand claimed 24 hour+ (plus, even!) wear
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LA Girl Screamin (P, $4.49) is lighter (95% similar).
- Maybelline Citrus Charge (LE, $8.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M40 Matte Pastel Yellow (P, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Banana Blaze (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$23.00/0.01 oz. - $2300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "utlra-pigmented, waterproof" and have "24+ hours of wear on lids" and "12 hours of wear on waterlines." The pigmentation was all over the map--some shades were quite pigmented, others were sheerer or somewhat uneven and had to be layered to look decent.
The texture was smooth with good glide, which made them comfortable to work with on the lower lash line or on the lid, and they weren't prone to tugging or skipping.
The wear was longer-wearing than the average pencil--between nine and 12 hours of wear on the lid and six to nine hours on the waterline--but certainly not 24+ hours. The more matte shades seemed to last the longest for me. They didn't smudge on me but faded gradually and appeared thinner over time.
Browse all of our MAC Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Extract, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Trihydroxystearin, Synthetic Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Copernicia Cerifera Cera Cire De Carnauba, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Alumina, Benzyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I think I have got to get Nudge Nudge Ink Ink because it looks like a great shade for a glowering deep copper for when that’s what I am looking for!
I liked the Nudge Nudge shade the best – it is that little bit different and the soft sheen on it gives the finish that extra oomph.
I might have to purchase Nudge Nudge Ink Ink just for the Monty Python reference. Say no more!