LA BIOSTHETIQUE Eyeshadow Pen Smoky Topaz

The Smoky Topaz shade of La Biosthétique's Eyeshadow Pen — a 1.4g twist-up crayon that covers both a pot of shadow and a liner in one piece, with a sharpener built in. It is the eye product for people who would rather not carry brushes.

How to use it

Draw it straight onto the lid and blend out with a fingertip or a small brush, or run it along the lash line as a liner. It stays workable for a moment and then sets, so blend while it is fresh. Sharpen it for a fine line; leave it blunt for a soft wash of colour.

What to expect from it

• Pigment — high-coverage colour that reads on the lid in one pass, with a fine shimmer.
• Texture — conditioning waxes in the base, so it glides rather than drags.
• Wear — smudge-proof and waterproof once set, and it does not travel into fine lines.

Worth knowing

The format is the point: it fits a bag and needs no brush, so it is the one you keep for touching up away from a dressing table. The rest of the line — Camel, Misty Jade, Blooming Grace and others — use the same formula, so shades behave the same way on the lid.