Serge Lutens "Fard" Kohl Eyeliner

I spent Saturday afternoon at Barneys doing 'research' (it's shameful how much I can get away with nowadays with the hubby!) in the cosmetic department and I am now in total awe Serge Lutens.  Long known for its  ultra luxe fragrance, the brand's beauty essentials are now a major force to be reckoned with.  Innovative and luxurious (not to mention tres expensive)-- it's Hermes for beauty junkies! 

I needed a liquid liner refill and was persuaded to try Serge Lutens' 'Fard' kohl eyeliner.  The SA (Dean) handed me the applicator; a spongy wedge shaped felt tip that created a soft and natural liner with a rounded tip on the other end for blending, and showed me how precisely it applied.  I have to say it went on evenly, there was no smudging (unless you want to do so with the opposite tip) and no streaking.  I had no idea what it cost but should have been clued in when he repeatedly said "it will last you forever, just make sure you keep the lid closed so it doesn't dry out".  Famous last words huh.

I fell in love with the way the kohl liner looked and bought it; when I signed my receipt I almost had a heart attack.  $75 for eye liner!!!!!  It'd better last me forever!  Talk to me in a few months and I'll tell you if it was worth it but thus far-- love it!  Try for yourself but I prefer using my Shu Uemura slanted eyeliner brush to apply rather than the sponge applicator.  The best part is-- it doesn't fade!  By the end of an active Sunday (running around on a golf course after my son and hubby) I still looked sane.  At Barneys.com or your local Barneys New York.