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I love using my four-colored BIC ballpoint pen so when I saw that
Clarins is releasing a
4-Color All-in-One Makeup Pen ($44 CAD) designed just like your multi-colored writing pens, I was pretty excited! Featuring three eyeliners and one lip liner all rolled up in a compact plastic pen, this travel-friendly, multi-purpose product is sure to garner some attention come its February release. So to see some swatches and read my review, click......
![Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6OjyEEn0GQrV45byfv0FSIMe0CPNpIKuqT4hHYghW7m-YKmsSkrPc4Mq2-EpVVEhPntrPyXhTURkP7LjbFx4L50icvhSzJwuSPvN1PLtBDzGEUyLhv8InHbkw3YC6KEFWNEhIXYho7s/s1600/clarins-stylo-4-couleurs-all-in-one-pen-eyes-lips-swatches-review-5.jpg) |
Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen |
Packaging:
The Clarins 4-Color All-in-One Pen comes in a plastic casing not much different from your everyday multi-colored ballpoint pen. On one end you have a small opening where the lead comes out and on the other you have four press-down buttons that correspond to the four different liners included. You get three eyeliners and one lip liner, all at 0.1g each.
![Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2Ujhc2OQ-9g3v5AuHgmL_p_LUBPhPzr1EeFR5NwsBV5r_q-fxFnIVW1fCyAk3VKX9xwpMgCZOTivqaWUAFGGJS4rFK_7132OU0vfhB3pKst6B4U9Smi85WyK_FZEpjdX9Zl6oKny_E0/s1600/clarins-stylo-4-couleurs-all-in-one-pen-eyes-lips-swatches-review-2.jpg) |
Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen |
When a lead is pushed out, it is actually protected with a clear casing so you need to twist the body of the pen to dispense the liner. The packaging is easy to use, sturdy, and very travel-friendly. Although I do like the all-in-one concept, I find that the pen looks more like an office stationery as opposed to an elegant piece of makeup product.
![Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9NquoQLs9M4iLz_vJWgjUNzdsybnlyRhIl91nCM4yARdWU3OiGXd_WDx-ZSj5TBECVwUwnT8F-m0-YEqT8XdyNbGTexWdbxf0fy7Kc8bH2OejMeaquY0i-X9rrvRgwZ_CyXLzxUwmEE/s1600/clarins-stylo-4-couleurs-all-in-one-pen-eyes-lips-swatches-review-3.jpg) |
Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen |
Formulation:
So despite not loving the unstylish design of this pen, I was expecting the liners to at least be practical and well-formulated. Unfortunately, all four colors were very disappointing. You get one nude lip liner and three eyeliners in blue, brown, and black. All four shades are pigmented and creamy; they apply nicely and blend easily. However, where the formulation falls apart is that they are not at all smudge-proof. Even after giving them plenty of time to set, the colors smudged and transferred whenever I gently rubbed my finger across them. So all in all, this product is a miss for me. The idea is certainly innovative and the packaging is actually well-executed. However, the formulation needs work as no one wants a liner that smudges.
![Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYgM13OlUqXgSfAYRt1K4ARsYEW_6EbNBnfPAi5VmumaTA-2QSF3NutH7ATUB15huoRiEqkQ7eUzVB3dMUfDO4jJETPxB6U-7hRfo4NNvwP-HKThaltTvJDOb-0u8tdrwp5wp4p4WNk0/s1600/clarins-stylo-4-couleurs-all-in-one-pen-eyes-lips-swatches-review-4.jpg) |
Clarins Stylo 4 Couleurs All-in-One Pen |
Availability:
The Clarins Spring 2017 Collection is available starting February 1st at department stores, pharmacies, and
clarins.com.