Review: Urban Decay Black Market 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set

As stated in my last post, my next post would be a review of this wonderful eyeliner set which was one of Urban Decays holday releases last year.

These liners are a slightly smaller version of the cult-favourite, but they are by no means a mini. They are about 25% smaller than the original and there by a lot more travel friendly. The set retails for $36, but contains a value of $85, so you sure get your moneys worth. (The standard size retails for $19, so you do the math!)

The set is called "Black Market" and contains 6 sort of smokey, grungey dark liners with a mix of different finishes. Most of the colours in this are limited edition and one is part of the permanent collection (which is extremely extensive, might I add!).

I think this set is a nice way to try out the Urban Decay liners without having to commit to a full size. The fullsize is a very long pencil and  unless you wear that single colour every single day I don't really think it's possible to use one up, so this seems a much better alternative! This is unfortunately not sold anymore, but I wanted to share it anyway.

AL-R: West, Desperation, Black Market, Riot, Apathy, Ink.

West is by Urban Decay called a "dark brown pearl". It is a warm, dark brown with a gold sheen. Had perfect coverage in one pass, no need for layering. Absoutely beautiful! (Limited Edition)

Desperation is by Urban Decay called a "deep taupe-gray matte". It is a matte, mushroom grey with a hint of taupe. It has decent coverage, but I would do two or three layers of this to get it properly opaque. (Permanent Range)

Black Market is by Urban Decay called a "charcoal black satin". It is a dark charcoal, almost black with a teal or green satin finish. Has good coverage and is opaque in two passes. (Limited Edition)

Riot is by Urban Decay called a "smokey gray matte with violet and fuschia micro sparkle". It is warm, dark purple with purple and silver sparkles. It is not greatly pigmented, but can be made opaque by layering it enough. (Limited Edition)

Apathy is by Urban Decay called a "metallic olive green shimmer". It is a forest green with olive undertones and flecks of emerald green sparkle. Pigmentation wasn't -amazing- but as you can see in the swatches with just a few passes it goes opaque. (Limited Edition)

Ink is by Urban Decay called a "deep navy blue satin" which is pretty accurate. It is a deep navy, with a royal blue pearl. Great pigmentation, opaque in a single pass. (Limited Edition)


Pros:

• Great price for what you get.
• Amazing longevity. They are practically waterproof AND they will last you a long time.
• Great variation of colours for all your dark, smokey eyes needs!

Cons:

• Pigmentation in some leaves some to be desired.(Good thing it is buildable coverage.)
• Availability. It's a  Limited Edition set, and no longer available. And even then Urban Decay is just simply not available in Holland anymore. *sadface*

Conclusion:  My mum is a gem for getting me these! It was a Christmas present and she got it shipped to Denmark just for me! (Along with another Urban Decay item that you will see on the blog soon.) I love my Black Market set and will definitely be using these often. After swatching these on my hand for the photos, I couldn't even get these off with normal makeup remover. I love them! <3

Do you have any of the 24/7 pencils? Do you love them as much as I do? Let me know in the comments below!

Thank you for reading and untill next time!

XXX