Smashbox Always Sharp Liner Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Smashbox 3D Orchid Always Sharp 3D Liner
Smashbox Always Sharp Liner ($20.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a “waterproof kohl eyeliner that glides on and self-sharpens every time you twist the cap off.” There’s also a 3D formula, which as far as I can tell, differs primarily by the inclusion of shimmer. The original (or regular) formula is waterline safe as well. The self-sharpening mechanism is great for anyone who needs more precision when using their pencil eyeliner, and it definitely works! The consistency of the pencils was soft enough that it glided on without tugging on the lash line. The three shades I tried yielded more opaque color coverage in a couple of layers. The formula noticeably faded and thinned out after six to seven hours, and the teal shade migrated into the outer edge of my lash line, so wear was less than ideal. It seemed waterproof, as it didn’t run or smudge when it came into contact with water.
Smashbox 3D Orchid Always Sharp 3D Liner ($20.00 for 0.01 oz.) is described as a “black with pink pearl.” It’s a warm-toned black with violet sparkle and shimmer. It was semi-sheer in a single stroke and buildable to semi-opaque color. This shade wore well for seven hours on me. Marc Jacobs Beauty (Plum)age (60) (P, $25.00) is lighter. Urban Decay Empire (P, $19.00) is less sparkly. Urban Decay Delinquent (P, $19.00) has finer sparkle. MAC Designer Purple (P, $15.00) is lighter. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Smashbox Cabana Always Sharp Liner ($20.00 for 0.01 oz.) is described as a “green.” It’s a green-leaning teal with a subtle, pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation in one pass, and it was fully opaque after two layers. This shade wore well for seven hours but migrated and gathered in my outer corner. Sephora Collection Good Mood (P, $9.00) is darker. Make Up For Ever #52L (LE, $19.00) is similar. MAC Blue Noon (LE, $16.00) is slightly bluer. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Smashbox Penny Lane Always Sharp Liner ($20.00 for 0.01 oz.) is described as a “brown with shimmer.” It’s a dark, subtly warm-toned brown with gold and bronze shimmer. It had fairly good color payoff in a single stroke, and it was buildable to mostly opaque color after two layers. This shade wore well for almost eight hours on me and didn’t migrate. Marc Jacobs Beauty Brown(out) (54) (P, $25.00) is warmer. Buxom Come Over (P, $17.00) is lighter. MAC Deliciously Rich (LE, $16.00) is a gel eyeliner. Urban Decay Hustle (LE, $19.00) is slightly warmer. Urban Decay Corrupt (P, $19.00) is darker. MAC Lord It Up (P, $15.00) is slightly darker. Burberry Midnight Brown (P, $27.00) is very similar. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
3D Orchid
PPermanent. $20.00.
Cabana
PPermanent. $20.00.
Penny Lane
PPermanent. $20.00.
Smashbox 3D Orchid Always Sharp 3D Liner
Smashbox 3D Orchid Always Sharp 3D Liner
Smashbox 3D Orchid Always Sharp 3D Liner
Smashbox Cabana Always Sharp Liner
Smashbox Cabana Always Sharp Liner
Smashbox Cabana Always Sharp Liner
Smashbox Penny Lane Always Sharp Liner
Smashbox Penny Lane Always Sharp Liner
Smashbox Penny Lane Always Sharp Liner
Smashbox Penny Lane Always Sharp Liner
When I was acting at someone’s model for her Sephora job, she used one of these on me and I wasn’t a fan.
What made you not like ’em, Rikki?
Wow, look at that sparkle in 3D Orchid — pretty!
The sparkle was lovely!
It’s so hard to find good warm purple shade liner this is incredible!
So true!
I think the idea is great, but 0.01oz for $20 is way too much. Most eyeliners are 0.04oz. The reviews on Sephora confirm that they run out much too quickly.
Almost all twist-up eyeliners are actually 0.01 oz.! (It will surprise you!) The pencils you sharpen are usually 0.04 oz.
Wow, that is surprising. Most of my eyeliners are pencils that need to be sharpened. I’ve never noticed that before. That’s quite a bit of a difference!
I got this eyeliner in the teal color for my sister who looooves mermaid-colored eyes. I used this on her and covered the majority of her eyelid with it, then she went to a friends bday party. And when she came home the next morning the eyeliner was literally in the exact same condition as when I first applied it, even after her sleeping in it and everything. I was very surprised and impressed with how well this formula worked out for me!
Wow, that’s awesome!!
I’m all seriously lovey dovey with my MJ pencil haul so nothing to tempt me here.
Once you have the MJB ones, you’re probably covered. How long are they wearing for you?
I have Cabana, Penny Lane and Raven and I love them all.
Yay!! 🙂
Cabana is pretty 🙂 I have such a soft spot of teal/turquoise green liners! it’s probably lucky that so many brands are hard to get or I’d have some ridiculous mountain of teal liners and coral lipsticks, LOL!
Me too! I need all the teals.
I loved these eyeliners when I first bought them since they stay on all day long. After a few uses though, the tip breaks off in the cap and the eyeliner doesn’t twist up anymore. This has happened to 2 that I have so this must be an issue with these eyeliners. What a waste of money!
Whoa! That really sucks!
These don’t look anything special to me. Nothing I haven’t seen before and I’d expect more from Smashbox. They have a cheap quality to them which is far surpassed by drugstore brands! Thumbs down, sorry SB.
I like that they remain sharp and all that, but I was surprised they didn’t wear better.
I was thinking of trying these, but I’m one of those for whom using a pencil is an impossibility. I thought these would be easier to use and they’re so pretty! I love my gel liner but it’s an ordinary soft black.
Aww, sorry about that! If you’re looking for twist-up, I really like Marc Jacobs’!
These are mostly a snore for me.
Bummer!
Canaba is such a gorgeous shade.. i wanted to like 3D orchid for its sparkles but the pigmentation hold me back.. 😛
It could be richer 🙁
Despite the low grade i really like the look of orchid- so pretty! It would be great to see it worn- Christine you didn’t have to do a Makeup look with this did you?
I don’t think I can recall anything off hand – it is possible (I usually grab one I’m testing as I need one, but I’m poor at tracking that part for some reason).