Remember the that I am/was in search of a good eyeliner? These two (2) products were part of my testing team. I got them a couple of months ago when my father sent me a bag of make-up (Yes, my father buys me make-up!). *laughing*. He got me products from ELF since a piece only costs $1 (around 50+++ in Philippine Peso) in the US.
ELF says:
Gel-powder formulation infused with skin soothers instantly brightens and glides on smoothly without tugging the delicate eye area.
Each eyeliner came with a sharpener which I forgot to take pictures of. Boo! It looks like a simple sharpener, though.
These are simple pencil eyeliners with much softer tips. I love that these are available in 6 shades: Coffee, Black, Midnight, Ash, Gilded, and Plum. Since I planned to have these used in almost all make-up looks, I chose the shades Coffee and Black.
What Jes' likes:
- Inexpensive -- In the US it costs only $1.
- Available locally -- It is available at ELF counters in department stores and some Watsons. It costs Php129.00, higher than the actual conversion on dollar to peso.
- Easy application
- It has soft and creamy texture.
- No allergic reactions
- Very pigmented, even on the waterline -- One swipe is enough!
- It has its own sharpener that comes with the packaging.
- Has a cover to avoid damages on the tip
- Can easily be blended
- Available in other cool and interesting shades
What Jes doesn't like:
- Does not stay long on the waterline
- Smudges and creases -- It is VERY creamy!
- Other shades are not available at the local ELF counters
Will Jes repurchase:
NO! I have these which I think will last until I get other decent pencil eyeliners.
Notes:
NO! I have these which I think will last until I get other decent pencil eyeliners.
Notes:
- I use this as a base whenever I go for a smoky eye.
- For it to last long on the waterline, set it with a powder eyeshadow of the same shade.
Swatches:
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| I rubbed it off with a light hand. This is a proof that it doesn't stay put long enough. |
What is your favorite pencil eyeliner?
8 Comments
it will not last on me, i have oily lids...lol
ReplyDeleteBut i think it is a good base for smokeyand other brown based MU
Lol! I remember when I asked my brother-in-law to buy me makeup in the US too when he had a vacation. It's funny cos SAs would look at him and one time at Sephora the SAs even joked and said "what are you doing here?!" lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review, btw :)
That's so sweet that your dad buys you makeup! Haha my dad just PAYS for the makeup. LOL anyway, I'm looking for a nice eyeliner too! Thanks for the review :)
ReplyDelete@DeBi - It doesn't last on me too. And yes, this works good as a base. :) I'll do a look using this as such.
ReplyDelete@Catmare - Haha! Good thing, my father orders make up online. :)
@Aya - At least you get to choose what make up to buy! I love how our fathers make 'kunsinte' our love! :)
aww sayang it doesn't stay long enough.. but for the price i think it's good :) i use ever bilena and they cost just the same :D
ReplyDelete@Hazel - No one cgoes wrong with $1! Also, I still use it, as a base and as a liner (I just set it with powder). :)
ReplyDeleteELF is a hit or miss brand. I love some of their studio line brushes, as well as their blushes. But yea, thats pretty bad when an eyeliner smidges so easily! Great review!
ReplyDelete@Jbreezybaby - I agree with you that ELF is a hit or miss brand. But still we have to consider its price. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts about my post! :)