There are like a zillion kinds of eye liner out there, some proclaiming that they are the most powerful, super anti smudge but can be washed off with water. So how? This eyeliner issue must be quite bothersome, for those who wish to get a new eyeliner perhaps this will help you make a decision. Alright, not emphasizing on the brands, we have some samples here.
from top to bottom, right to left:
1) Silky girl cheap cheap eye liner that says made in Mexico
2) 24 Hours water proof real lasting eyeliner (fine prints wrote: helps draw incredibly delicate lines and effectively ensures long hold)
3) Maybelline Impact express with smooth felt liner
4) Suki eyeliner cream
5) Maybelline lasting drama gel eyeliner
These are the tested spots.
From right to left
1) silky girl
Pigmentation is not dark enough even when the pen was used to draw over the same area a few times. However, edges are smooth and seem to blend well into the skin.
2) Dark and slightly glossy, lines are smooth and sleek with no hairy hairy corners.
3) Thick line was drawn with one stroke, but felt tip was not able to produce thin lines.
4) Slightly smoky corners but the sides weren't definite
5) Dark and black with some glitter that the camera did not capture. lines were fine and easy to scoop up desired amount of liner.
The test begins as the liner were brought under the tap. And given a single stroke of rub.
Results: 2 out of 3 survived the test. 2 gel liner is the winner!
even thought gel liner may withstand the water treatment, it is slightly harder to control as the amount of liner to use varies due to the density of the liner.
Liquid liner may not be water resistant but their thin brush is good for the tails of the eyes.
Pencil liner should be the least desireable as it smudges and does not provide good control of thin lines.
I am a fan of liquid liner actually as it is easy to use, even possible to draw on the bus. So next time while picking up a new eyeliner you can try to check out the gel liner.
Cheers~
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