Review: MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil - Permaplum

Diving deep down into a box of free makeup products I found myself a slew of MAC makeup products. I have heard about MAC before, I have even seen it before, but because pricing on MAC products are a bit too steep for my budget I always avoided purchasing them.
I was glad that I was finally getting the opportunity to try the products out for myself before deciding if these higher priced products are worth the price.
In the bottom of the box I found a lonely eye liner pencil by MAC. After reading the description and product info I learned that this particular pencil was MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in a color called Permaplum.
Figures! Another oddball color that I probably wouldn't like. I popped of the cap and took a look. Permaplum is a deep dark purple. Before putting it on my eyes though I ran the pencil across my hand to get a better look at what this Permaplum had to offer.
Permaplum:
The color is odd. On my hand it gave off a deep purple color, mixed with a smoky gray color. It actually reminded me of what the sky looks like right before it is about to downpour. On my skin it gave off a metallic dark purple shine that I really liked.
After looking on the MAC online site I learned that this color was also supposed to give off a pink shimmer. I have to highly, highly disagree. I do not see any hue or hint of a pink color in this stormy purple liner. Even in different light areas, there is no hint of pink. Sorry MAC, update that. There is no pink here my friends.
The Permaplum MAC Promise:
With any beauty product us chicas want to know what to expect from makeup before we purchase it. MAC promises waterproof, long lasting metallic shimmer with a matte finish. I must say that they have it nailed to the tee. Permaplum does indeed have a metallic shimmer, with a matte finish.
Long lasting? We will get on to that later on in this review.
Permaplum Powerpoint Pencil also claims that the liner will not transfer or smudge.
After applying the color to my hand, tried to smudge the liner around. Turns out they weren't lying. The liner didn't smudge or budge when I rubbed my finger across it...and I rubbed my finger across it pretty hard. Hot damn, I am impressed. I have never seen this occur with eyeliner pencils before.
You mean to tell me that I can lightly rub my eyes while wearing this!? Yes! I mean that. I really, really do.
My Use:
After falling in love with MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil Permaplum on my hand, I had to actually put it to use on my eyes.
Seeing how this particular color was a dark stormy purple it would look good on my eyes. My eyes seem to look best when they have black eyeliner on them. Permaplum though was pretty dark, and I knew it would look just fine.
I applied the liner on with ease, as the tip is extremely velvety and smooth to the touch. My eyes looked great. I had a lovely stormy gray purple look that really brought out my eyes. I was impressed, I truly didn't think I would like this color at first, and here I was in awe with it.
Permaplum left behind that nice purple metallic shimmer, while not looking tacky.
Last:
This is what you were all waiting for. So I can report that Permaplum didn't budge, smudge, or leak into any creases in my eyes. I was surprised, a liner this creamy, and it does not budge. The last was all day, from morning till night. You cannot go wrong with this one ladies, it's a true lover.
Overall:
MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil Permaplum is probably one of the best liner pencils I have ever encountered. I have not a single complaint or issue with it. Bravo to MAC for making such an awesome product.
Recommendation:
This particular color would look great on those who like dark liners. Those who prefer lighter colors should avoid this one and check out the site for other available colors.
Do not pass this one up though. I know most women wear black liner, but Permaplum is truly a color that is dark enough and pretty enough to satisfy you dark lined ladies.
Pricing:
A MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil will set you back $13.50. It's truly worth it. Forget about using those clumpy gunky dollar store liners that smudge. You will see, and feel the difference with MAC.
Once you go MAC you won't ever go back.