Max Factor Excess Intensity Longwear Eyeliner in 05 Silver is a high-impact eyeliner pencil that delivers intense metallic colour with long-wearing power. The creamy formula glides on smoothly to create defined silver lines, smoky shimmer looks or accent-detail eye makeup — perfect for adding dimension to evening looks or experimenting with statement creative makeup.
About Max Factor
Max Factor is one of the most celebrated names in makeup, founded in 1909 by Polish-American beauty pioneer Maksymilian Faktorowicz — the makeup artist who coined the word "make-up" while working with Hollywood's golden-age studios. Now part of Coty, the brand bridges professional artistry and accessible everyday beauty. The Excess Intensity line is its high-pigment, longwear eyeliner range.
Key benefits
- High-intensity pigment — vibrant metallic colour in a single swipe
- Long-wearing formula — stays put through the day or evening
- Creamy, blendable texture — glides on smoothly without tugging
- Versatile finish — define the lash line, smudge for smoky effect or use as creative accent
- Smudge-resistant once set — won't transfer or fade
- Convenient pencil format — easy to sharpen for precise application
Shade — 05 Silver
Silver is a cool-toned, high-shimmer metallic shade that brings instant brightness to the eye — perfect for highlighting the inner corners, creating shimmery smoky eyes or adding statement accents to creative makeup looks. Pairs beautifully with deeper, darker eyeshadows for dramatic dimension.
Who it's for
This eyeliner is for anyone who loves bold, expressive eye makeup — particularly those who enjoy experimenting with metallic colours and statement creative looks. The silver shade is especially well-suited to evening makeup, party looks, festival makeup and inner-corner highlighting for instant brightening.
How to apply
- Ensure the pencil is sharpened to a clean point
- Apply foundation and any base eyeshadows first
- Draw a defined line along the upper or lower lash line, or accent the inner corners and waterline
- Smudge with a small brush for a softer, smoky effect
- Layer over a dark eyeshadow for high-impact contrast and dimension
- Set with a matching eyeshadow to extend wear
- Remove at the end of the day with a gentle eye-makeup remover
Specifications
- Shade: 05 Silver (cool metallic shimmer)
- Format: Longwear eyeliner pencil
- Finish: High-shimmer metallic
- Wear: Long-wearing, smudge-resistant
- Brand: Max Factor
- Range: Excess Intensity Longwear



