(I've been considering making product review a staple of my blog for a while now and figured today was a good day to start. I'd like to say it will be a consistent Friday blog update, but I won't make promises I don't know if I can keep. I'll try, though!)
As most of my friends know, I am a collector of eyeliners. Not only that, I am forever on my own personal search for the perfect eyeliner. I can't begin to tell you how many I've tried over the years, but I can tell you I've tried every medium of eyeliner possible: crayon, pencil, dusted eyeshadow, felt tip, liquid, gel-liner and I've yet to find something that really works for me.
Unfortunately I'm the type of person who is constantly touching her eyes. Whether it's because I forgot my glasses, or I'm just bored and need to do something with my hands, by the end of the day I've smudged up my eyeliner pass repair. I'll come home and gape at the mirror in horror over the state of my eye makeup-- and then panic, because unbeknownst to me, I've gone around looking like a girl who got stood up on prom night for who knows how long.
As most of my friends know, I am a collector of eyeliners. Not only that, I am forever on my own personal search for the perfect eyeliner. I can't begin to tell you how many I've tried over the years, but I can tell you I've tried every medium of eyeliner possible: crayon, pencil, dusted eyeshadow, felt tip, liquid, gel-liner and I've yet to find something that really works for me.
Unfortunately I'm the type of person who is constantly touching her eyes. Whether it's because I forgot my glasses, or I'm just bored and need to do something with my hands, by the end of the day I've smudged up my eyeliner pass repair. I'll come home and gape at the mirror in horror over the state of my eye makeup-- and then panic, because unbeknownst to me, I've gone around looking like a girl who got stood up on prom night for who knows how long.
My main mode of eyeliner (as of late) has been the tired and true method of lining my upper lash line and tight line with a kohl eyeliner, smudging along my outer lash liner and patting black eye-shadow over it. There's a reason it's a tired and true method-- it works. However, I also have sensitive eyes, and so much product really bothers me. So while it stays put almost all day, I'm miserable.
For the last few months, I've heard nothing but rave reviews for L'Oreal Paris' Lineur Intense. Having been let down by felt tip liners before (not enough product, too streaky, not enough coverage), I was wary to spend the money on it. And instead reached for another L'Oreal product that then disappointed me beyond my wildest dreams, just because it was $4 cheaper.
L'Oreal's website says this:
The uniquely designed applicator of Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Liner allows you to create delicately thin or dramatically bold lines with precision.
-All Day Wear / Up to 8 hours
For the last few months, I've heard nothing but rave reviews for L'Oreal Paris' Lineur Intense. Having been let down by felt tip liners before (not enough product, too streaky, not enough coverage), I was wary to spend the money on it. And instead reached for another L'Oreal product that then disappointed me beyond my wildest dreams, just because it was $4 cheaper.
L'Oreal's website says this:
The uniquely designed applicator of Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Liner allows you to create delicately thin or dramatically bold lines with precision.
-All Day Wear / Up to 8 hours
-Fragrance free
-Ophthalmologist Tested
-Suitable for sensitive eyes & contact lens wearers.
I have to say I've never been happier with an eyeliner.
It doesn't melt weirdly or smear to other parts of my face, it stays in place until I don't want it to. The color payoff is excellent. It's not a streak-prone formula-- I only need two swipes of it for each eye, and then I'm done: perfect cat-eye (which is another thing I've never been able to pull off due to my smaller eyes and constant rubbing of my face).
L'Oreal has it listed for $6.50 (USD), though I think the one I bought from Target was closer to $8, while the original one I refused to buy, cost $12 at a 24-hour CVS.
If you're in the market for a remarkable (and affordable) eyeliner, then I suggest you rush to your local drugstore and pick one of these up. I prefer for the shade 'Carbon Black' (which apparently sells out fairly quickly), but there's three other colors to pick from: 'Black Mica,' 'Earthen Rock Brown,' and 'Mineral Grey'.
I'm sure you'll find something that suits your taste!
I'm giving this product an: A+
Product: 10/10
Pigment: 10/10
Texture: 10/10
Longevity: 10/10
Application: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
I have to say I've never been happier with an eyeliner.
It doesn't melt weirdly or smear to other parts of my face, it stays in place until I don't want it to. The color payoff is excellent. It's not a streak-prone formula-- I only need two swipes of it for each eye, and then I'm done: perfect cat-eye (which is another thing I've never been able to pull off due to my smaller eyes and constant rubbing of my face).
L'Oreal has it listed for $6.50 (USD), though I think the one I bought from Target was closer to $8, while the original one I refused to buy, cost $12 at a 24-hour CVS.
If you're in the market for a remarkable (and affordable) eyeliner, then I suggest you rush to your local drugstore and pick one of these up. I prefer for the shade 'Carbon Black' (which apparently sells out fairly quickly), but there's three other colors to pick from: 'Black Mica,' 'Earthen Rock Brown,' and 'Mineral Grey'.
I'm sure you'll find something that suits your taste!
I'm giving this product an: A+
Product: 10/10
Pigment: 10/10
Texture: 10/10
Longevity: 10/10
Application: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
