How one tattoo artist transformed long-lasting eyeliners into unique body art

Built to last

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The key to a long-lasting, budge-proof makeup look involves more than just techniques; the products you’re using are just as important. Thankfully, a new crop of strong, smudge-resistant makeup formulas is designed to brave the elements and withstand the test of time — just like a tattoo. Here, ink expert Jade Sparkles reimagines these formulas as stunning body art to demonstrate just how long-wearing and versatile these eyeliners and lipsticks can be.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Eye Liner, $36

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With its flexible brush tip (composed of over 1,000 tiny vegan bristles) and inky, waterproof formula, this Rare Beauty eyeliner glides on smoothly and is easy to maneuver even if you’re new to makeup. For best results, shake the liner before each application to activate the colour pigments. 

Jung Saem Mool Artist Kohl Pen Liner, $28 

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With just one swipe, it imparts a rich, pigmented colour that stays in place all day. Perfect for lining the delicate waterline, this K-beauty eyeliner is infused with anthocyanin antioxidants (black bean, black rice, sesame and blackberry extract) for a comfortable, tug-free glide. 

KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Liquid Eyeliner, $37 

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Its 0.01mm needle-fine tip is what sets this iconic liner apart from its counterparts. Besides that, it also delivers a bold swipe of colour so you don’t have to layer it on to get an intense opaque line.

KVD Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Vegan Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick in Midnight Phlox, $35

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This cult classic packs a serious pigment punch, and once it sets, there is barely any transfer. Despite its staying power, it doesn’t dry out your lips thanks to the addition of nourishing raspberry stem cells. 

Credits

Photography Nur Athirah Annissa

Art direction Adeline Eng

Hair Aung Apichai using Kevin.Murphy

Makeup Lasalle Lee using KVD Beauty

Models Eva Kuus/Ave Management and Kamil Natsuaki/Mannequin

Tattoo Artist Jade Sparkle from Potato Parlour

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