Review: Kanebo Kate Gel Eyeliner

Kate Gel Eyeliner in BK-2

Product Info from KATE:
A waterproof gel type eyeliner for a long-lasting finish.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 660.00. Available at SM malls.

WEIGHT: 2.5 grams

SHADES : Available in 6 shades.












PROS:

* waterproof (see pics below)
* easy to remove with eye makeup remover
* very creamy and pigmented
* glides like a dream - does not tug my lids.
* pot is made of glass thus preventing the gel eyeliner from drying easily compared to plastic pots.
* no smudging, flaking, and fading throughout the day.

CONS:
* KATE is not yet available here in Cebu city.
* No free brush included. Am I asking too much?! hehe


TIPS:
* always keep the cap tightly closed.
* always clean your eyeliner brush after using with a cotton pad + a few drops eye makeup remover.

I RECOMMEND THIS TO:
Anyone who loves/wants to try gel eyeliners.


OVERALL:
I recently dyed my hair 2 shades lighter (I used Revlon Colorsilk Light Golden brown #54) and using a black eyeliner during daytime looks too harsh on me, so this is an alternative to a jet black shade to soften my face.

More pics (click to enlarge)

Notice the tiny gold specks/shimmers?

Swatch

I meant blackish-brown with gold flecks.

Placed my hand under running water for a few seconds and rubbed it 20x.
Staying power is amazing noh?!

What's your favorite gel eyeliner brand and shade?

Till next time,

Disclaimer: Products were sent for PR purposes.
This is not a paid review and is solely based on my honest opinions.

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

More pics (click to enlarge)

EOTD

Swatches:

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

Till next time,

Review: Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner Pencil

Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Cafe

Product Info from Revlon:
Glides on adding drama and definition to your eyes.
Waterproof formula won't smear, smudge, or fade up to 16 hours.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 475.00

WEIGHT: 0.28 grams

SHADES : Available in 8 shades.

PROS:
* creamy texture
* glides easily without tugging my eyelids
* waterproof! (see pics below)
* has a built in sharpener at the end of the pencil (sorry I forgot to take pics)
* creates a thin to heavy line even without sharpening
* can easily be removed with eye makeup remover
* did not smudge on my upper lashline

CONS:

* can't think of any

ADDICTION FACTOR:

I rarely use my Maybelline gel eyeliner in Brown coz I am partial to black colored liners but after trying this dark brown shade, I am hooked! =)

RATING : 5/5

More pics (click to enlarge)Swatches

Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Cafe

I'm impressed! =)

P.S. I meant RUBBED not SMUDGED haha!

Till next time,

Disclaimer : Product was sent as gift.

This is not a paid review and is solely based on my honest opinions.

Mini Haul: Wet n wild & Styli-style from Ebay

Got these from my favorite ebay seller/friend Laura.
Click HERE to visit her store.

Wet n wild mega eyes eyeshadow trio in Egyptian sands - Php 120
Wen n wild Ultimate brow kit in Dark brown - Php 130
Wet n wild Silk finish lipstick in Light berry frost - Php 50

click photos to zoom

The eyeshadow trio shades are pigmented and the texture is non-chalky.
The shade that I got is perfect for the office & it goes well with any lipcolor IMO.

A closer look at the Ultimate Brow kit...
Complete with 1 clear wax, 2 brow colors, tweezers, brush and mirror.
Haven't used this yet coz I still have my In2it brow color.

Swatches

Top: Silk finish lipstick in Light Berry - the shade is similar to my other MAC lipstick. Will post swatches soon.
Center: Eyeshadow Trio in Egyptian Sands
Bottom: Ultimate brow kit (brow colors only)

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Styli-style Liners

Swatches

From left:

Flat liner 24, Liquid liner, Brow pencil, Lip liner 24

To test the staying power, I placed my hand under running water.

Rubbed 3x.

Rubbed 10x! haha

MY THOUGHTS:

Brow Pencil in Taupe (Php 75) - I rarely it coz I prefer powder brow colors but this is easy to apply & the color didn't fade throughout the day. If you're a fan of pencil type brow colors I highly recommend this!

Lip liner 24 in Nude (Php 75) - creamy and glides easily. The shade is barely noticeable on my lips when used alone and it makes my lipstick & gloss last longer. I only use this on special occassions though coz I don't like the heavy feeling of wearing a lip liner. =P

Flat liner 24 in Blackest black (Php 85) - a waste of money! Its too dry and tugs my lids. Good thing I bought it cheap! This sells for Php 400+ at Beauty bar.

Liquid liner in Black (Php 100)- the marker tip pen is thin and its so easy to use! No racoon eyes during the day and its also easy to remove with makeup remover.

Till next time,

Spend vs. Save: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in Zero

Spend: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in Zero - from Hall of Fame Set.

Save: Maybelline Eyestudio Shadow Liner in Black - Php 349.00

Swiped once.

TEXTURE & FINISH:
Same intense matte black color almost similar to gel liners.

Both are really creamy but dries quickly.

COLOR - PAY OFF :

Both are very pigmented.

Swiped twice.

Rubbed 3x.

STAYING POWER :

Upper lashline - Maybelline & UD did not smudge the whole day.

Lower lashline - Both did not last long =P Smudges after an hour.

Rubbed 5x under running water. Maybelline didn't completely fade.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

I'm really impressed with Maybelline Eyestudio Liners, for the price they are really good. I highly recommend it! I also own White Pearl and Dark Purple (click links for swatches).

Till next time,

Review: Prestige Classic Kohl Eyeliner in White

I have been lemming of MAC Fascinating Kohl Eyeliner after reading Shen's review, but I find it too expensive for a white eyeliner. Luckily, my friend suggested Prestige Kohl liners. When I tried it at the counter, I was torn between the Waterproof variant (shimmery) and the Classic Liner (matte). I bought the latter since I already own a couple of shimmery white liners..

Prestige Classic Kohl Eyeliner in E-30 White

* image from Prestige*

PRODUCT INFO FROM PRESTIGE:

Easy one stroke application glides on smoothly without tugging or pulling. The Prestige Classic Kohl Liner for eyes comes in sleek silver barrel with quick reference color matched end. Use Prestige sharpener #6002 for best results.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 275.00 or about $6 in Beauty Bar.

NET WEIGHT : 0.04 oz / 1.1 grams

SHADES : Available in more than 20 colors.

PROS:

* one of the creamiest pencil liner I've ever tried

* very pigmented and glides easily without tugging

* no shimmers or glitters

* lasts for about 4 hours when applied on my waterline. Other pencils I've tried lasts only 1-2 hours.

* no weird scent unlike other pencil liners

* has a clear cap so that you can see the exact shade

* inexpensive product that works! instantly brightens my eye!

CONS:
* none!

TIPS:

If you find this too pigmented, you can use a q-tip and gently smudge the color on your waterline. Another quick way to brighten the eye area is to simply apply it on the inner corners of the eye instead of lining the the entire waterline.

ADDICTION FACTOR:

This is my very first Kohl Eyeliner and I'm impressed! I want to collect more shades.

RATING :
5 / 5

More pics (click to enlarge)

When applied on the waterline


My other white liners

From top to bottom:

Fashion 21 Eyeshadow Liner in Pearl

ELF eye widener

Maybelline Eyestudio shadow liner in White Pearl

Prestige Classic Kohl in White

Swatches

As you can see, all of them are shimmery except Prestige.

ELF is the least pigmented of the bunch, it hardly shows up on my waterline.

Fashion 21 is too creamy and fades easily but this is a good eye shadow base if you don't have super oily lids.

Maybelline is a also good if you're looking for a shimmery white liner. Staying power is great too! I also have the Dark Purple shade. Click here to read my review.

Till next time,

Review : Maybelline Eyestudio 2 in 1 Shadow Liner

Since my Wet n wild Purple gel liner already dried out, was looking for a dark purple liner to replace it. Luckily found this baby on sale. =)

PRODUCT INFO from MAYBELLINE:

Waterproof, stays all day. Use as eyeshadow or liner. Applies smoothly, easily and evenly.

RETAIL PRICE: Php 359. Got it on sale for Php 287 =)

WEIGHT : 1.20 grams / 0.04oz

SHADES : Available in 7 shades.
*image borrowed from Maybelline*











> Black
> Chocolate
> Forest Green
> Ocean Blue
> Dark Purple
> White Pearl
> Gold

PROS:
* very creamy
* easy to blend
* didn't smudge & fade during the day- applied this on my upper lashline.
* dual purpose - can be used as eyeshadow or eyeliner
* no weird smell
* pigmented


CONS:
* need sharpening. It would be nice if this is retractable pencil.
* faded a bit when rubbed under running water.


TIPS:
After applying, let it set first to avoid smudging. Layer with an eyeshadow of the same color to make the eyeliner last longer.


ADDICTION FACTOR:
I wanna buy Black to use as base for smokey eyes and White Pearl to highlight or as an eye base.

EDIT: I already bought White Pearl and I love it! Click here for the swatch.

RATING :
4 / 5. This is a good inexpensive eyeliner =)

Swatch

Maybelline Eyestudio Shadow liner in Dark Purple

Smudges a bit when rubbed twice.
(see tip above to avoid smudging)

Till next time,

Spend vs. Save : MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

Kung Hei Fat Choi girls!
Wishing you all good health, happiness and success!

and oh, Happy hearts day too!

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I borrowed my sister's fluidline to make a comparison.
Hope you find this post useful.

MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack - Php 1,100
Maybelline Eye studio gel liner in Black - Php 450

PACKAGING :

Both are made of glass jars.

WEIGHT :
MAC - 3 grams
Maybelline - 2.8 grams

TEXTURE :
MAC is a bit creamier than Maybelline.

COLOR - PAY OFF :

Same intense black color.

(click images to zoom)

STAYING POWER :
(On bare hands without primer)
After a few minutes upon application, I rubbed it several times - it didn't budge or smudge!

When I placed my hand under running water and rubbed it twice, both liners smudged.
Maybelline smudged more than MAC, but hey- just a little bit!

See pic below.

TIPS:
Make sure to tightly close the jar after opening to prevent gel eyeliners from drying fast.

Other gel eyeliners I've tried:
Fanny Serrano gel eyeliner - dries easily after a month. Flaky texture.
Elianto gel eyeliner - creamy consistency at first. Dries easily too, making it difficult to use.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Blacktrack is a nice gel eyeliner, but if you want to save a few bucks I really recommend Maybelline! Its a dupe of MAC Fluidline IMO. I've had this for more than a month the texture is still creamy.

Till next time,