MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner New Marine Review, Swatches, Price & Buy India
MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner New Marine Review, Swatches, Price & Buy Online India
MAC launched their Modern Twist Kajal Liner awhile back and I got to try and play with all the shades at their store. It’s marketed as a kohl like liner which is long lasting and super easy to apply. My initial impression was great however now that I’ve been using it for a few months, my opinion has definitely changed a bit. Read on to know more about it.
MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner Review, Swatches, Price & Buy India
Price: Rs 990 for 0.28 g
Available across MAC stores across the country.
MAC Modern twist Liner is available in 13 shades: Black Walnut, Cat’s Meow, Grey Tide, Groundbreaker, Long Espresso, New Marine, Nightcast, Nothing On, Ocean Liner, Polar Ice, Shoreline, Squid, Swamped.
MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner New Marine Review, Swatches, Price & Buy India
Packaging
The MAC Kajal Liner is a slim pencil which does not need to be sharpened. You can twist it up however it does not come with a retractable mechanism ie you cannot twist it down. Hence, once needs to be a bit careful with how much product you take out. It has a color coded band which eases identification. The cap shuts tightly and won’t come off in your hand bag.
MAC New Marine Modern Twist Kajal Liner Review, Swatches & Price
Texture
The New MAC Modern Twist Liner has a smooth and creamy texture. It glides easily and does not pull or tug. It’s safe to be used on waterline and even though I am dead against applying products with shimmer on the waterline, but this however did not irritate my eyes. The product isn’t too soft or creamy and will not crumble or break in the hot weather.
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Mac Modern Twist Kajal Liner New Marine Review Swatches
Shade
The MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner is available in a good variety of shades and finishes. I got the shade New Marine, which is a beautiful turquoise blue with shimmer. The color is not OTT and can also be worn during the day. It flatters brown or dark eyes really well and this was my favorite from the range, besides ‘Nothing On’ which is a beige/nude kajal.
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MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner Review
Pigmentation & Staying Power
This is where the MAC Kajal Liner disappointed me. While the color shows up beautifully on the arm swatch but it requires quite a few swipes for a vibrant finish on the eyes. I only get a hint of color on the waterline in a couple of swipes but it shows up much better on the lids. This pigmentation probably varies across the range because I recall trying the black shade and it showed up easily on my waterline. The MAC liner is smudge proof however the shimmer does tend to fade a bit when you rub your eyes. I get a wear time of about 2 hours on the waterline and 4-5 hours on the eye lids.
Mac Modern Twist Kajal Liner New Marine Swatch Review
While the pricing is surprisingly good for a new MAC launch but I don’t think it delivers the quality that I expect from the brand. You can get a much more pigmented and long lasting eye pencil from a drugstore brand in India at almost half the price.
Pros of MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner
- Smooth & creamy texture
- Does not break or crumble
- A beautiful turquoise shade which can also be worn during the day
- Well pigmented on the lids
- Available in a good variety of shades including a nude color
Cons of MAC Modern Twist Kajal Linerad
- Needs atleast 3-4 swipes to show up on the waterline
- Average staying power
- The cannot be retracted back inside the packaging
HBM Rating
HBM Recommendation: MAC Modern Twist Liner Kajal is a product that left me underwhelmed. While the color is gorgeous and I was impressed with the texture but I was let down in the pigmentation and wear time department. I think MAC has much better options when it comes to liners and I don’t see myself recommending this
PR Sample. However, my opinion remains honest and unbiased.
