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NABLA Cosmetics has added two new shades, Truffle and Blue Amber, to its Cupid's Arrow Micro precision eye pencil line. The launch brings the range to 11 shades, priced at $25 in the US and £18.50 / €18.50 in the UK and EU. The Italian brand announced the shades on Instagram on 6 October 2026, describing them as "now available," and they went live on NABLA's official stores in early October 2026.

What's New

The two new shades cover a neutral option and a statement colour:

• Truffle: a deep, neutral matte brown. It sits alongside the black and khaki shades as a matte option for everyday definition.
• Blue Amber: a midnight blue with magenta and sky-blue reflects. It joins the shine-finish side of the range.

Shades: The Full Cupid's Arrow Micro Range

With the additions, the line now has 11 shades:

• Black: black, matte
• Truffle (new): deep neutral brown, matte
• Khaki: khaki green, matte
• Shea Butter: warm beige, matte
• Blue Amber (new): midnight blue with magenta and sky-blue reflects, shine
• Ash: deep taupe base with silver and gunmetal reflects, shine
• Ribbon: light cool pink with icy reflects, shine
• Pearl: white with white and platinum reflects, shine
• Caffeine: medium brown with gold and bronze reflects, shine
• Red Foliage: intense warm red, shine
• Baroque: desaturated gold with warm reflects, shine

All 11 shades show as available on NABLA's regional stores.

What the Brand Says

Cupid's Arrow Micro takes NABLA's existing Cupid's Arrow eye pencil and gives it an ultra-fine tip. The brand makes the following claims:

• The product is designed for very defined application, lining the base of the lashes precisely.
• The creamy, gliding formula gives full colour payoff in one pass.
• It blends easily and wears for a long time without smudging.
• The micro tip never needs sharpening.

How to Use It

NABLA suggests the pencil for several uses:

• Lash line and waterline: ultra-thin definition along the lash line, tightlining, and lining inside the eye.
• Inner corner: the shine shades can highlight the inner corner of the eye.
• Graphic looks: shine shades can be paired with matte colours for graphic lines.
• Lips: the pencil can also define the lip contour.

The brand advises twisting up only a small amount of product at a time. It says the packaging dispenses the right amount after a few twists.

Prices and Where to Buy

• US: NABLA Cosmetics US ($25)
• UK: NABLA Cosmetics UK (£18.50)
• International: NABLA Cosmetics EU (€18.50)

Sources

• NABLA Cosmetics official product page: shade descriptions, brand claims, prices
• NABLA Cosmetics official Instagram: new shade announcement, 6 October 2026

Update (2 October 2026): four new shades (06 Legendary Gold, 12 Obsessive Tangerine, 03 Liberated Bronze and 14 Magnetic Purple) are now at Nordstrom.

Yves Saint Laurent's Lines Liberated 24H Waterproof Eyeliner just got a lot more colourful. The dual-ended pencil is known for intense, smudge-proof colour that lasts all day. Now YSL Beauty has added four shades that move it past everyday black and brown into gold, orange, bronze and purple.

The New Shades

The official imagery shows four eye-catching additions:

• 06 Legendary Gold: a metallic gold for a luxe, light-catching line
• 12 Obsessive Tangerine: a bright orange that makes blue and green eyes stand out
• 03 Liberated Bronze: a shimmering bronze, a softer alternative to brown (also listed on Sephora US)
• 14 Magnetic Purple: a shimmering purple that flatters brown and hazel eyes

What Makes This Waterproof Eyeliner Special

The Lines Liberated 24H Waterproof Eyeliner is a gel-like hybrid pencil with an ultra-creamy texture. It glides on without tugging and deposits intense pigment in one stroke. Once it sets, it is waterproof, transfer-free and smudge-proof for up to 24 hours, so your liner stays put through humidity, tears and long days.

Key benefits include:

• Dual-ended design: a pencil at one end and an angled smudger brush at the other
• Buildable and blendable colour, from a fine line to a bold, smoky wash
• Enriched with cactus fig oil for a comfortable, cushiony glide
• Satin, matte and shimmer finishes across the range

The pencil launched in 2024 at $32. It now retails for $36 in the US.

How to Use It

The secret is the dry-down window. The formula stays workable for a few moments before it locks in.

1. Line: draw along the upper lash line with the pencil, pressing lightly for a fine line or more firmly for intensity.
2. Stretch: flip to the angled brush and pull the colour outward into a wing or soft flick.
3. Smoke: for a diffused look, blend quickly before the formula sets.
4. Layer: once dry, add a second pass for a deeper, more vivid colour.

Pro tip: try Legendary Gold on the inner corners to brighten the eyes, or dot Obsessive Tangerine along the lower lash line for a modern pop of colour. Liberated Bronze smudged over a black line gives an easy evening upgrade, and Magnetic Purple works beautifully on its own as a graphic wing.

Where to Buy

• US: Nordstrom (new shades), Sephora ($36)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Final Thoughts

With its creamy glide, 24-hour waterproof wear and built-in smudger, the YSL Lines Liberated 24H Waterproof Eyeliner was already a strong everyday pick. The four new shades make it just as fun for experimenting. Whether you choose metallic gold or shimmering purple, it's an easy way to bring bold colour to your eye looks this season.

If you've quietly retired your eyeliner because it smudges, transfers or settles into fine lines, Sarah Creal has a new reason to try again. The brand has added Cairo to its Eyes Up Creamy Kajal Longwear Liner range. It's a cool, smoky gold with bronze pearl in a shimmer finish, and it's available now.

What's New: Meet Cairo

Cairo is a cool, smoky gold with bronze pearl. It's a metallic that leans sophisticated rather than brassy. The cooler gold base keeps it from looking too warm, and the bronze pearl adds dimension that catches the light when you blink. Linda, the face of the campaign, wears it, and it works for both a polished daytime wash and a softly glowing evening look.

Why the Eyes Up Creamy Kajal Liner Stands Out

Founder Sarah Creal designed Eyes Up specifically for eyes over 40. It accounts for hooded lids and the rich eye creams and concealers that tend to break down ordinary liners. Here's what the formula offers:

• 24-hour, smudge-proof, transfer-proof and waterproof wear. This was confirmed in a clinical evaluation of 34 volunteers aged 40 to 65.
• Cream-Gel Matrix technology glides smoothly over fine lines without tugging or skipping.
• A cross-linked polymer flexes with your expressions, so the colour won't crease, even on hooded lids.
• Allantoin calms and soothes delicate skin around the eye.
• Ceramides help moisturise and protect thinning under-eye skin.
• Ophthalmologist tested, and safe for the waterline, contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.
• Vegan, gluten-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free.

The consumer results are just as convincing. In a two-week survey of 30 women with sensitive eyes, 100% found it easy to apply and blend, 94% said it outperforms their current liner, and 91% called it the best eyeliner they've ever tried.

How to Wear Cairo

1. Trace along your upper lash line or waterline.
2. Blend with the included tapered brush. You have a little play time before the formula sets.
3. Set it and forget it. Once it sets, it stays put until you remove it with makeup remover.

Pro tip: You can build a full smoky eye using only Eyes Up. Choose 2–3 complementary shades and apply the deepest one along the lash line, then layer the lighter shades over it, blending after each. Try Cairo with Twilight Smoke or Grey Area underneath for a cool-toned metallic smoke. For a warmer, glowy finish, pair it with Rich Cocoa.

The Full Eyes Up Shades Lineup

Cairo joins a versatile range of shades:

• Jet Black
• Everyday Taupe
• Copper
• Bronzy
• Rich Cocoa
• Golden
• Twilight Smoke
• Rose Bronze
• Jungle
• Maritime
• Everyday Matte Bronze
• Grey Area

Price and Shipping

The Eyes Up liner costs $35 and comes with a blending brush. US orders over $50 ship free, and if you order three or more items you'll get the brand's signature pouch as a gift.

Where to Buy

• US: Sarah Creal Beauty ($35)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

The Verdict

Cairo is an easy, elegant way to add some shimmer to your eyes. It suits anyone who wants a gold liner that actually lasts, especially if hooded lids or sensitive eyes have made eyeliner frustrating in the past.

ZOEVA's Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil in Metallic Truffle is a new warm grey-brown shimmer shade of the brand's gel-like eyeliner pencil. It costs $23.00 (US), $22.00 (International) and €19.50 (EU). It went on sale on 29 September 2026 as an online exclusive on ZOEVA's own websites. The brand describes the shade as a "Warm Grey-brown Shimmer", a softer alternative to black liner in the same formula as the other Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil shades.

Release Date

Metallic Truffle was released on 29 September 2026 on ZOEVA's websites, where it is labelled NEW. It arrived days after another gel eye pencil launch, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dramaline Gel Eyeliner Pencil, which went on sale at Ulta on 27 September 2026. You can follow other new eye, lip and face launches in our BeautyTalkClub makeup releases category.

Price

• US: $23.00
• UK: Not yet announced
• Europe: €19.50 (base price €1,625.00 / 100 g, incl. VAT, plus delivery)
• International: $22.00

Shades: Metallic Truffle

Metallic Truffle is a shade extension: it brings the existing Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil formula to a new colour. According to ZOEVA, the warm grey-brown base gives soft definition, and the light-catching shimmer shows at its fullest in daylight. Another brand has also recently added a shade called Truffle to an eye pencil: NABLA Cupid's Arrow Micro Truffle & Blue Amber, announced on 6 October 2026.

ZOEVA sorts Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil shades into two finishes. Metallic shades have a shimmering, light-reflecting finish. Perfect shades finish smooth and matte. The brand says both share the same creamy, gel-like formula and up-to-8-hour wear. ZOEVA's product page also has an Eye Colour filter that shows which shades it suggests for brown, blue, grey, hazel or green eyes.

Where to Buy

• US: ZOEVA US ($23.00)
• UK: Listed in ZOEVA UK's eyeliner range; price not yet announced
• Europe: ZOEVA EU (€19.50)
• Other markets: ZOEVA International ($22.00). Availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

ZOEVA currently lists the shade as an online exclusive, sold through its own websites.

What Makes the Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil Metallic Truffle Different?

• It pairs a warm grey-brown base with a metallic shimmer, where ZOEVA's Perfect shades are matte.
• ZOEVA says Metallic shades are made for the lash line and doesn't recommend them on the waterline. It recommends Perfect shades for the waterline.
• ZOEVA currently lists it as an online exclusive on its US, EU and International sites.

Formula and Brand Claims

According to ZOEVA, the formula is:

• Highly pigmented: gives dramatic definition in one stroke
• Gel-like and ultra-creamy: glides on without pulling or dragging the skin
• Waterproof and smudge-proof once set: holds for up to 8 hours
• Suitable for sensitive eyes: the brand says it is dermatologically tested and was well tolerated by people with sensitive eyes, with the results confirmed by ophthalmologists. ZOEVA also describes it as 100% vegan.

ZOEVA cites a consumer-perception study of 22 women:

• 100% said the colour is intense from the first swipe and easy to blend straight after application
• 95% said the colour stays even and intense after 8 hours of wear
• 91% said it does not crease, transfer or settle into lines, and that it feels comfortable on the eyelid
• In a subgroup of 8 women aged 40+, 100% agreed it performs well on hooded and mature eyelids. 88% agreed it still performed well after 8 hours of wear.

Ingredients (per ZOEVA): Dimethicone, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Stearyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Octadecene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Isoceteth-10, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides).

ZOEVA's product safety information gives the manufacturer's address as Karl-Ritscher Anlage 1-3, 60437 Frankfurt. ZOEVA also uses the Velvet Love name for its liquid blushes; recent shades are covered in ZOEVA New Shades of Velvet Love Liquid Blush.

How to Use

ZOEVA says the pencil can create a classic wing, a bold line or a smudged-out smoky eye. For more depth, it suggests applying one pass, blurring the edge with the ZOEVA 230 Detail Smoky Blender Brush before the formula sets, then layering a second pass. To keep a precise tip on the soft texture, the brand recommends a high-quality cosmetic sharpener such as the ZOEVA Single Sharpener or the Velvet Love Duo Sharpener.

Sources

• ZOEVA US product page
• ZOEVA EU product page
• ZOEVA International product page
• ZOEVA UK eyeliner range listing

Anastasia Beverly Hills has launched the Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil ($22) in 21 shades, alongside a matching Dramaline Longwear Eyeliner Sharpener ($6). Both went on sale online at Ulta on 27 September 2026, with in-store availability from 4 October 2026.

A New Gel Formula

According to Anastasia Beverly Hills, the Dramaline pencil is an ultra-smooth gel formula that delivers full-pigment color in one swipe. The brand says the creamy gel texture glides on without skipping, tugging or pulling, stays blendable on application, and then sets to a waterproof, smudge-proof finish that lasts up to 12 hours. ABH describes it as combining "the effortless glide of a gel with the precision of a pencil," with a precision tip for anything from fine lines to graphic looks.

All 21 Shades

The range mixes matte, metallic and duo-chrome finishes, from everyday neutrals to jewel tones and pale, light-catching shades. Ulta describes Phantom Grape as a metallic plum and Seaglint as a duo-chrome teal with green-gold reflects. The full shade list:

1. Total Eclipse
2. Flatline
3. Chocotek
4. Phantom Grape
5. Violet Fuse
6. Aquarush
7. Deep Current
8. Velvet Voltage
9. Electric Ivy
10. Rosewire
11. Seaglint
12. Edgeleaf
13. Chrome Acid
14. Chromacrush
15. Sun
16. Spectra
17. Ghost Beam
18. Mintro
19. Lavendata
20. BPM
21. Arctic

Key Details

• Multi-use: according to the brand, the pencil can be used to tightline, smoked out, or worn as an eyeshadow base.
• Testing: ABH says the formula is dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested and non-irritating.
• Free-from: the Ulta listing states it is free of gluten, phthalates, mineral oil, alcohol, talc, sulfates, parabens and fragrance.
• Sharpenable: the pencil is designed to be sharpened for a precise point; the sharpener is sold separately.

The Matching Sharpener

ABH is selling a dedicated Dramaline Longwear Eyeliner Sharpener ($6) alongside the pencil. According to the brand, it has a durable steel blade made for the Dramaline formula, which it says carves a clean point without tugging or breaking the soft gel core. The enclosed case catches shavings, and the compact design is sized for travel.

Release Dates

According to Ulta's product pages, the pencil and sharpener launched online at Ulta on 27 September 2026, with in-store availability from 4 October 2026. A wider release across other platforms was reported for 1 October 2026. The pencil is also listed on the Anastasia Beverly Hills website.

Application Tips From the Brand

• Sharpen before use for a precise tip and optimal color payoff, according to ABH.
• Use a light hand: the brand says the creamy formula gives intense payoff with minimal pressure.
• For a wing, ABH suggests drawing a line just above the lash line from the center outward, then blending it upward and outward with an angled brush before the formula sets.
• For a smoky effect, the brand recommends blending the line with a firm eyeshadow brush.
• Layer finishes: ABH suggests layering duo-chrome shades over matte shades for a custom, shade-shifting effect.

Where to Buy

• US: Anastasia Beverly Hills, Ulta Beauty ($22 pencil; $6 sharpener)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• Anastasia Beverly Hills: Dramaline Longwear Eyeliner product page
• Ulta Beauty: Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil listing
• Ulta Beauty: Seaglint shade listing

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