Natasha Denona Macro Tech Eye Crayons Reviews & Swatches
Burgundy
Natasha Denona Burgundy Macro Tech Eye Crayon ($24.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was almost too creamy, as the pencil tip tended to smush a bit from pressure, but it was less of an issue when I worked with it on my lower lash line (which is more delicate than my arm!).
It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my skin. The dry down time was a little longer than average, so it was very blendable and smudgeable, though it pulled into a fine line or two so I had to go back and fix that. Once it set, I didn’t have that issue crop up again. The eyeliner lasted well for nine hours before looking visibly thinner to my eye, which was far from 24-hours as marketed.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Sangria (53) (P, $11.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Charmer (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Rich and Robust (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Chanel Prune Intense (36) (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Cherry Amour (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Phase (P, $15.50) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.04 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full payoff" with a "soft, creamy glide" that is waterproof. The brand does make the claim that they are "[l]ongwearing and smudge free, with no transfer properties for 24 hour perfection. The shades initially released were pigmented--mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single stroke--and had very smooth, creamy consistencies that took longer to dry down.
The benefit of a longer dry down was that they were very easy to apply, blend, and smudge as desired. I found that with some foundations, like more luminous ones, the eyeliner could spread a bit as it was drying down so I had go back in and soften the edge. Once it dried down, it didn't keep doing that, though.
They were longer-wearing with thinning become apparent after nine-hours wear, but they definitely didn't come close to 24-hour wear. The longest-wearing eyeliners for me tend to go between 12 and 14 hours.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Macro Tech Eye Crayon swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CARMINE CI 75470 SYNTHETIC WAX TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891 BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 POLYETHYLENE PHENYLPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140 IRON OXIDES CI 77491 POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510 DISILOXANE MICA DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE CAPRYLYL METHICONE PROPYLENE CARBONATE LECITHIN TOCOPHEROL ASCORBYL PALMITATE CITRIC ACID
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.
Burgundy
PPermanent. $24.00.
Brown
Natasha Denona Brown Macro Tech Eye Crayon ($24.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that was easily built up to full coverage.
The texture was very creamy, smooth, and emollient, which gave it a longer play time for blending and smudging, though it crept into my fine lines whenever I was wearing a dewier base. I was able to go back and erase/blend back out, and I didn’t have the issue continue on during wear. This shade wore well for nine hours before looking thinner and slightly faded, though it was marketed as having 24-hour wear (sigh!).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Espresso (DC, $9.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Brown (P, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Sorrento (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M60 Matte Dark Brown (P, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Mambo (P, $24.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cutest Ever (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Mambo (P, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- Chanel Psyche (959) (P, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty (Brown)ie (P, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty In Big Truffle (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.04 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full payoff" with a "soft, creamy glide" that is waterproof. The brand does make the claim that they are "[l]ongwearing and smudge free, with no transfer properties for 24 hour perfection. The shades initially released were pigmented--mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single stroke--and had very smooth, creamy consistencies that took longer to dry down.
The benefit of a longer dry down was that they were very easy to apply, blend, and smudge as desired. I found that with some foundations, like more luminous ones, the eyeliner could spread a bit as it was drying down so I had go back in and soften the edge. Once it dried down, it didn't keep doing that, though.
They were longer-wearing with thinning become apparent after nine-hours wear, but they definitely didn't come close to 24-hour wear. The longest-wearing eyeliners for me tend to go between 12 and 14 hours.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Macro Tech Eye Crayon swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE_x000D_ TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE_x000D_ SYNTHETIC WAX_x000D_ MICA_x000D_ BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2_x000D_ POLYETHYLENE_x000D_ PHENYLPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE_x000D_ POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID_x000D_ DISILOXANE_x000D_ DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE_x000D_ DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE_x000D_ CAPRYLYL METHICONE_x000D_ PROPYLENE CARBONATE_x000D_ LECITHIN_x000D_ TOCOPHEROL_x000D_ ASCORBYL PALMITATE_x000D_ CITRIC ACID_x000D_ TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891_x000D_ IRON OXIDES CI 77491_x000D_ IRON OXIDES CI 77492_x000D_ FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510_x000D_ CARMINE CI 75470
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.
Brown
PPermanent. $24.00.
Black
Natasha Denona Black Macro Tech Eye Crayon ($24.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a rich black with neutral undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single stroke, which was easily opaque by layering or as seen in person, given its utility as a thin line.
The texture was very creamy, smooth, and had moderate slip, so it took a little longer to set, which made it a more smudgeable formula but I had to ensure I wasn’t pairing it with a more luminous foundation or else I had some migration as it was drying down. I was able to diffuse/blend out the line as it was drying down and then didn’t have further issues with it migrating. The eyeliner thinned/faded a little after nine hours of wear… which was not even close to 24-hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Black (P, $24.00) (100% similar).
- Urban Decay Perversion (P, $22.00) (100% similar).
- Maybelline Deep Onyx (P, $9.99) is cooler (95% similar).
- Zoeva Black to Earth (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, warmer, glossier (95% similar).
- About Face Into the Void (P, $13.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Graphblack (PiP, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Black (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood (Matte) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Haus Labs Black Onyx Matte (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Inmortal (P, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$24.00/0.04 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "full payoff" with a "soft, creamy glide" that is waterproof. The brand does make the claim that they are "[l]ongwearing and smudge free, with no transfer properties for 24 hour perfection. The shades initially released were pigmented--mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single stroke--and had very smooth, creamy consistencies that took longer to dry down.
The benefit of a longer dry down was that they were very easy to apply, blend, and smudge as desired. I found that with some foundations, like more luminous ones, the eyeliner could spread a bit as it was drying down so I had go back in and soften the edge. Once it dried down, it didn't keep doing that, though.
They were longer-wearing with thinning become apparent after nine-hours wear, but they definitely didn't come close to 24-hour wear. The longest-wearing eyeliners for me tend to go between 12 and 14 hours.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Macro Tech Eye Crayon swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE SYNTHETIC WAX BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 POLYETHYLENE PHENYLPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID DISILOXANE MICA CAPRYLYL METHICONE DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE PROPYLENE CARBONATE LECITHIN TOCOPHEROL ASCORBYL PALMITATE CITRIC ACID IRON OXIDES CI 77499 FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510 BLACK 2 CI 77266 (NANO)
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 the Burgundy shade is a gorgeous, rich colour – especially for your autumn. It seems really easy to apply and I think a little extra time to smudge and fix before it dries down can be helpful.
As to the brown and black shades – I didn’t think they were anything special and their ratings were identical to some ColourPop ones that are far less pricey.