Killer eyeliner looks come naturally to Tabs. Me? It takes more work.
But sexy kitteh liner looks just got that much easier — and tres affordable — thanks to Hard Candy Take Me Out Liner ($5, and part of their permanent line).
For lords and ladies who love creamy, smooth textures and vibrant shades, these pencil liners glide on and stay put for hours with nary a budge.
Available in 20 colors that also cover a variety of finishes from subtle shimmers to metallics to glitter-heavy shades, these liners have a little something-something for almost anyone.
TIP: For ye olde multitasking mavens, the long, skinny chopstick-style shape makes them suitable for use as impromptu hair styling sticks, too… Matter of fact, I’m using one to hold my bun in place right now. 🙂
I’ve been wearing Geisha, the shimmery purple (shown at the top), and even sans eye primer, it wears exceptionally well along the lash line.
It can’t hack it along the waterline, however, but I can enthusiastically forgive it for that.
Why? Because a $5 drugstore liner this smooth — one that comes in this many fun colors — doesn’t come around often.
Swatch of Geisha
If you’re open to a budget-friendlier alternative to Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils (and don’t mind the sub-par performance along the waterline), I think these are well worth a try. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A
You might like Hard Candy Take Me Out Liner if…
- Budget makeup makes you wanna shoop
- You like smooth pencils that don’t skip on or tug the skin
- You rarely use liners along your waterline
- You crave crazy, vibrant colors
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Can’t wait to try it? Geisha looks so beautiful! U think CVS might carry ’em?
Unfortch these are available at Wal Mart only. You can get ’em online though. Here’s a link:
Hard Candy Geisha
I am more into eye-pencils really. But these colours are nice. Geisha looks great- wish I could see it on you, Karen? And Luxe? Ewa@LoveSmokeyEyes
🙁 i hope these come to canada soon…
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Hopefully they will! You never know…
i got the geisha one a while ago i love it! i love that it looks like a chop stick lol. also the curl up and dye mascara,the blush in pin up and the eye liner in black. i didnt like the eyeliner bc of the brush i usually get the felt tipped ones. ive been wearing hard candy for about 10 yrs! i love that its a walmart now! i still have the old stuff too.
Hi Candace,
Geisha is amazing, right? I wasn’t sure what to expect from the line as drugstore stuff tends to be hit or miss, but this is so great. Any must-haves that you think I need to try?
i really love the blush! the pin up one is great to put over your pink blush its kinda like a highlighter! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hard-Candy-Blush-Crush-Baked-Blush-Pin-Up-Natural/12441140 i also got the lipstick called cupid i forgot to add to the list of things i got from the line lol. i wanted a really red color but its more of a pink i havent gotten to wear all day yet though.
Thank you for the recs!
And wow cute is that blush? The veining in the pan reminds me of MAC’s Mineralize Blushes! I also like the packaging.
Oh, I’ll let you know that if I find anything good, too.
Hope you’re having a nice Tuesday. Mine’s been okay so far… the weather here is awful! It’s been raining all day!
opps i forgot to put up a link to besame cosmetics lol http://www.besamecosmetics.com/
I don’t like their shape that much, but except that, creaminess sounds beautiful.
The creaminess is indeed fabulous. If you get the chance give ’em a swipe! You might love the formula enough to forgive the liner’s shape… ya never know!
WANT! Even though I have like a million eye liners.
Welcome to my world, hon. When I organized my liners on Sunday (haven’t done it in forever), it hit me that I have a weakness for liners!
My parents always tease me saying I always copy my dog Mindy’s natural black eyeliner .. She’s got the “cat eyes” going on. My puppy Lola has natural white eyeshadow and pink lips . I’m so jealous !
But alas ! have makeup to change up my color to purple or green or blue or whatever I want whenever I want . I think you can never have enough eyeliner .
My local Wal Mart does a sorry job of keeping Hard Candy in stock ..but then I do live in an area with a Lot of teen-agers so whenever i do see them, the plastic seal is broken. Sure, I can sharpen it, but yeah . I can’t do it knowing it’s been tampered with . but when Geisha is there, untouched, I’m so picking it up ! Darn you and Tabs ! I’m definitely in a Teal and Purple eyeliner mood lately . But even so, the design of the pencils to me is just downright stupid . Oh well ! You can’t ask for too much in the “drugstore” makeup department in terms of packaging 😡
LOL! Our pets are blessed with the no-makeup makeup look!!
Giiiirl tell me about .
I can’t help it but feel a pang of jealousy sometimes .
I’ve honestly had people tell me that our eye “makeup” looks alike . It’s so silly !
But i love me some eyeliner.
Tastefully done, of course 🙂
Mine is never quite as dramatic as hers and she never has to worry about even lines .
Sigh .
But i love them all ! Tabs included. But i shall admire all handsome cats from afar 😀
Ha! Tabs is my tightlining hero. If only my waterline could look that good! 😉
I love it when drugstore liners surprise you by being creamy and smooth. I used to only expect that type of texture from UD liners but now I’ve found several drugstore lines with those pencils
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It’s so great that drugstore quality is moving up! I’m loving all of the creamy pencils, especially.
Hope you had a fantastic Monday!
Man, those are beautiful! I’ve been looking for some less expensive, lovely and creamy eyeliners to have fun with–a friend of mine constantly lauds Urban Decay’s eyeliners, but there’s that pesky thing called a budget.
A completely unrelated question for you, if you don’t mind: I have unbelievably sensitive, dry skin, and I’m looking around for a new foundation. I’ve heard good things and iffy things about Bare MInerals; have you tried them? What’s your opinion?
Thanks~
Hi Anne,
I know some people swear by it, but personally I haven’t had the best of luck. I tried it for a week and by the end of it I broke out something fierce.
What other foundations have you tried? My skin breaks out fairly easily, and I’ve had good luck w/Laura Mercier’s and Chanel’s.
I love the review I have my eye open for them
Awesome! Let me know what colors you end up getting. 🙂
Mmm I love that colour! Dang I always get a pang of jealousy when I see all the awesome makeup you guys have in the US. I love you anyway, though! LOL
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I get a pang of jealousy whenever you tell me you’re going to the beach! Oh, I’d love to live some place where I could actually go to the beach and be warm. It’s so not like that here in Northern California!
That’s a great deal!
Karen, can you recommend a good eyeliner that has staying power on the waterline?
Hi Steph,
For department store, I loooove MAC Technakohls. For drugstore, the Cover Girl Exact Eyelights ones are great.
Karen, I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, because I love reading your blog, but could you consider doing more reviews of things you purchase and aren’t sent?
I’d just love to know what products you think are actually worth plunking down the cold hard cash for :]
Hi Sally,
I actually purchase and review a lot of products on the site. A random sampling of a few things from the last few months:
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LOL, I love the names of these liners! The colour selection and the way you talk about them is driving me nuts… I so wish we could find Hard Candy in Canada! *pouts*
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This is a good liner for drugstore. Hopefully you’ll be able to get your hands on a few sticks soon!
the color looks nice in that swatch! I rarely use colored liners in the waterline anyway
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This should be great for you, then! I hope you like it.
Luxe is very lovely and it reminds me of MAC Pearlglide liner in Rave but much more purse friendly.
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Totally!
That shade looks gorgeous and what a great deal! I wish this band was available here too.
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I know! Well, hopefully they’ll make it out your way soon!
These liners look awesome. I cannot wait to hit the Wally World to check these out. The color selection is mind boggling! 😀
No kidding! I like that there are so many different finishes, too.
Geisha looks awesome and I love that you’re showing us some bright, fun colors for spring. I was inspired to do some subtle purple liner the other day, but that didn’t go well (think “punched in the eye” look). I think the Geisha liner will be a better choice! 🙂 PS Love your new “swatch” pic…. ‘sup made me laugh.
Hi Kim,
Oh, I totally know what you’re talking about. That happens to me when I wear purple shades with a lot of red! You might want to try purples with a blue-ish hint to them!
I’ll definitely remember to keep on the blue side – thanks so much! I don’t think my smudging skills helped much either, but I’ll keep working on that! 🙂
Aww, I bet all you need is practice. Do you have a good smudging brush on hand? That helps too. If you need any recs let me know… I have a few drugstore and department store ones that I like. 🙂
Thanks – I’d love some. I actually picked up Luxe last night while I was out and was so excited about it that I put a little on my upper lash line before I left the parking lot. It went on really smoothly but it made my eyes a little itchy after a couple of hours. Could have been the super hot weather and sweaty lids though – I’ll give it another whirl this weekend! 🙂
I WANT them all!!! Gorgeous colors with yummylicious names!
I am a crazy freak when it comes to colored liners. Those I have are from Stila and MAC and Silkygirl(a local brand).
Will get my hands on these some day….and and at such affordable price too! 😀
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Me too! What colors are your faves? I have a weakness for anything purple, green or blue.
Maybe if I get these, I can ween Chris off my UD 24/7 for when he rocks the guy-liner at his shows…..
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Ha ha, I’m guilty of doing the old switcheroo on the boy, but with haircare products. 🙂
My curl cream won’t stand up to the paste/glue he uses to get his 4″ spikes. I think he’d definitely notice. Ha.
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Ha ha! Well, I had to change the shampoo in the shower because he was using it as a body wash. He didn’t realize that the Bumble & Bumble stuff costs an arm and a leg!
I would switch it on him too at that point. 🙂
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I was NOT THRILLED to find he was using my Super Rich to clean his stinky self!! I figured it out when I started noticing that the shampoo was disappearing awfully fast… it took a few bottles, LOL!
That’s cute that your sweetie wears guyliner to his performances. Does he steal your makeup remover as well?
Oh my goodness! With such a huge variety of colors and at such a low price, I WANT THEM ALL!! 😀 It’s not often that drugstores offer so many different colors of liner with good staying power. I’m checking these out ASAP.