Review: Stila Kajal Eyeliner

Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Topaz

Product Info from Stila Cosmetics:
Kajal eye liners are formulated to mimic the ultra-soft texture of the indian eye darkener of the same name. The luscious formula is silky smooth and glides on perfectly, without dragging across the most fragile skin around the eye area. Delivers bold, clear, true color that blends easily and beautifies.

TIPS:
- Kajal Eye Liners can be used to line the inside lash line and can be applied over the entire lash line.
- Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz is a nude-peach hue that can be used inside the eye on medium to deep skin tones. You can also apply it over any lipstick shade to adjust the color.

- Can also be used as an eye shadow.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 600+. This shade is always OOS at Beauty Bar.

WEIGHT: 1.2 grams / 0.4 oz.

SHADES : Available in 8 shades.


PROS:
* very creamy formula
* no weird scent
* pigmented, glides easily without tugging the eye area.
* does not irritate my eyes
* brightens up my eyes without looking too harsh
* looks natural - no shimmers or glitters just a matte peachy-nude shade


CONS:
* a bit pricey - for reference, Prestige eyeliners costs around Php 200-300 only. Too bad they don't have a shade similar to this.
* Staying power is so-so. It starts to fade 2 hours after application.
* may clump on the lower lashes if not applied properly.


TIPS:
Nude colored eyeliner is an alternative to white eyeliner if the latter looks unnatural on you. If you're looking for an inexpensive nude colored eyeliner you want to check out Nichido's Girls night out eye pencil in Pink Diamond, though its not as creamy as Stila but it still brightens the eye area.


ADDICTION FACTOR:
Will not repurchase for now coz I have TONS of eyeliners to finish and this will last me a long time. I have mixed feelings about this eyeliner, I love how natural it looks but too bad the staying power is poor, but I don't mind reapplying =)


RATING : 2.8/5


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EOTD

Swatches:
Left: Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Topaz
Right: Prestige Classic Kohl Eyeliner in White


Till next time,

18 comments:

Cassandra said...

THANX FOR THE REVIEW!!

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Pammy said...

That looks nice, Kim. It looks natural. :)

Dee said...

Awesome, it makes your eyes glow really nicely!

*KiM* said...

I've been hearing about this shade from Stila but I don't think it's locally available noh? I want this also! hehe

Issa said...

i love the color! it does look natural! do you know of any product like this that has longer staying power?

Miss Shopcoholic said...

@ Kim - meron sa ebay Php 600 =)

@ Issa - try Makeup Forever's (MUFE) Aqua Eyes or Urban Decay's 24/7 eyeliner pencil.. not sure though if they have a nude/peachy shade.

Kim said...

thanks for sharing, Now I feel kinda want it. haha...it really gives a soft vibe around eyes =D

Hollie said...

I'd still prefer the Prestige eyeliner for it's staying power. but will definitely check out nichido's.

Unknown said...

im also using prestige white eyeliner. I also wanna try the skin tone one. I just dont know where to get. thanks for the review :D

Marika said...

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ThePinkMargarita ♚ said...

thanks you for sharing khymm! i love that this is highly-pigmented, plus the color is lovely. will try this out soon :)

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AskMeWhats said...

nice siya on you!

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Rae said...

Hi, Can I ask what concealer do you use for your under eye?

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Cecilia - Ser Coqueta said...

Hey!! I want this one but in black color! But in Argentina this is not on sale... :(
I hope to see you in my space!

Quin of Vanity said...

Wow love the effect sissy but to bad for the blaaaah staying power. :( God mine same thing at coastal scents exactly same color (the double ended pen) but doesnt stay as long aswell, when I saw it on your waterline I was like WOAH then when I read about the staying power I was like blaaaah. Saaaad.

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Miss Shopcoholic said...

@ Ree - Im using Ben Nye Blue Neutralizer + Revlon Age Defying concealer. =)