Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans, T-Rex, Flirting Game, Love Affair Contour Eye Pencils Reviews & Swatches (2021)

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Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora My Boyfriend's Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)

My Boyfriend's Jeans (29)

Sephora My Boyfriend’s Jeans (29) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a rich, cobalt blue with strong, cool undertones with a subtle, pearl shimmer throughout. The texture was smooth, creamy without being too wet, so it had more of a velvety glide that made it comfortable to use on the lash line. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that stayed on well for nine and a half hours and was still fairly visible after 12 hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$11.00/0.04 oz. - $275.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "ultra-pigmented," "waterproof," and have "12-hour" wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand--is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one's arm, though).

They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.

Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Mica, Polybutene, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Tocopherol.

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.

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Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)

T-Rex (46)

Sephora T-Rex (46) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a dark, forest green with warmer, more olive undertones and cooler, emerald green pearl that gave it a metallic finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in a single stroke, which built up beautifully to full coverage with a second layer or shorter, more overlapping strokes.

The texture was lightweight, smooth, and had a velvety glide that never tugged on my lash line during application. It wore nicely for 10 hours with light fading and was still visibly intact after 12 hours of wear (maybe 70% left).

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$11.00/0.04 oz. - $275.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "ultra-pigmented," "waterproof," and have "12-hour" wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand--is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one's arm, though).

They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.

Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polybutene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Silica, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Stearalkonium Hectorite, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol.

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.

T-Rex (46)

PPermanent. $11.00.
A
A
9
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total
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Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)

Flirting Game (15)

Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium taupe with cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that was a little more emollient than other shades in the range but was bendable without taking too long to dry down. It lasted well for nine and a half hours before fading a bit, though there was still around 60% left after 12 hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$11.00/0.04 oz. - $275.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "ultra-pigmented," "waterproof," and have "12-hour" wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand--is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one's arm, though).

They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.

Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Mica, Polybutene, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol.

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.

Flirting Game (15)

PPermanent. $11.00.
A
A
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
98%
Total
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Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)

Love Affair (33)

Sephora Love Affair (33) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) ($11.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep plum with subtle, warm undertones and cooler purple and berry pearl throughout. The texture was very smooth and creamy to the point where it was more prone to breaking, so I preferred to keep it from being too sharp–I had less trouble with it breaking in practice after the initial, manufacturer-perfect tip broke off.

It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which wore well for 10 hours with minimal signs of wear. There was still around 70% visible after 12 hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$11.00/0.04 oz. - $275.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "ultra-pigmented," "waterproof," and have "12-hour" wear. The majority of the shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single stroke with a smooth, creamy consistency that had good glide with a few shades being overly soft and more prone to breaking/mushing on the skin (so needed a lighter hand--is less prone to do so when lining the actual eye area rather than swatching on one's arm, though).

They were quick to dry down but had enough creaminess that they could be blended and smudged initially, if desired. While the ingredient lists seemed to differ between this formula and its predecessor (with the same name), the colors, textures, and wear times seemed to be similar. Most shades lasted between nine and 10 hours on me with the more glittery shades having the shortest wear times and the deeper matte shades having the longest wear times.

Browse all of our Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polybutene, CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tin Oxide, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol.

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.

Love Affair (33)

PPermanent. $11.00.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

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Mariella Avatar

I have the “old” versions of both T-Rex and Flirting Game. Christine, I’m curious as to how these “new” ones measure up (I’m hoping it’s the same formula in different coloured “packaging or, if they did alter the formula, it’s for the better).

Ana Maria Avatar

I can’t believe My Boyfriend’s Jeans is back! I used to love it 5-6 years ago! I hadn’t even moved it to US, I clearly remember me living in Europe, purchasing it from the local Sephora I used to get Benefit Brow Bar services, and being amazed that I actually like blue eyeliner.
If my memory doesn’t serve me wrong, it used to have less shimmer.
I can’t even remember if I still had it when I moved to US.

Z Avatar

Mmm..I have the previous version of T-Rex and I love it. Also picked up cappuccino and cocoa on super sale at my local jcp sephora and have been loving those. Sephora’s house brand is hands-down my favorite for eyeliner. They go in my waterline, they last, they don’t mess with my contacts (UD’s create some weird film that glues my contacts to my eyes and they have to be put in solution for hours to get it off), and they’re not exorbitantly priced.

Reina Avatar

I was looking for reviews on too faced 36 hour eye liners as they were on sale yesterday but couldn’t find your reviews. Did you review them Christine. Just bought a few finally

Genevieve Avatar

It’s great to see that Sephora hasn’t messed with their perfect formulas for these eye pencils and they are as good as ever. Like Mariella above, Flirting Game and T Rex are my favourites.
It’s also good to review the dupe list on these and find that they have rated better than many other expensive HE brands too.

Mariella Avatar

My all time favourites from Sephora were Diving in Malaysia (I always misread it as “Driving in Malaysia”, which I preferred…it was just a bit funny) and Snakeskin Dress and both of those were d/c’d long ago, which was an absolute shame. But Flirting Game and T-Rex, along with Cappuccino, are my must have pencil liners. When Cappuccino disappeared very suddenly from the Canadian Sephora site, I really was concerned about how I would ever replace it….but, thank goodness, it’s back!

SusanG Avatar

These have been among my favourite liner pencils for years. I’ll have to go back through my old ones, and see whether they’re as metallic as these swatches. I love a good metallic pencil!

Helene Avatar

I have a few of the “old” Sephora eyeliners I think T-Rex is among them and I know My Boyfriend’s Jeans is. I think I have some others but I have to check.
I love the glorious quite complex looks of all of the reviewed pencils, they look like they could easily be three times the cost, so yay to Sephora for keeping such a good house brand.
One thing I miss since I moved to the countryside is going to Sephora just to see what’s new, to swatch a lot and talk to the sales people. I always had so much fun, doing that. But, fresh air, ocean view and a garden is still the winner for me, besides, with vacciantions moving slowly forward I have a Sephora about an hour and a half from where I live.

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