Review : Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner in Black

Eyeliner is a must in my makeup routine. I always apply it on my upper lashlines to make my chinky eyes look bigger. Got this from a fellow girltalker for almost 1/2 of the price. I think she only used it twice!

Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner in Black

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PRODUCT INFO from Laura Mercier's site:

Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner is an innovative semi-crème eye liner with a velvet matte finish that delivers long-lasting pure colour with a rich texture similar to the Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencils.

• Perfect for creating a classic, smudged line or smoky eyes
• Mistake-proof formula never drops colour onto the cheek or face
• Use dry for a smoky look
• Pop out your favorite shade from its compact and place it in a Custom Compact for a customized colour palette
• All Custom Compacts sold separately

RETAIL PRICE: $ 22 (about php 1,000) - really pricey for an eyeliner huh?

WEIGHT : 0.08 oz / 2.5 grams

SHADES : Available in 3 shades.
> Black
> Chestnut
> Midnight

WHAT I LIKE:
* easy to use especially for beginners
* natural to dramatic effect depending on the brush used
* can be applied wet
* long wearing! doesn't smudge even on my lower lashline (haven't tried this on my waterline)
* multi-purpose - can be used as eyeshadow for smokey eyes
* has a mirror included
* quick- drying (when used wet)
* can be used to tightline your eyes (I do this rarely though)

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* I have to swipe the brush several times if I want a more dramatic look.
* expensive! Glad i got this cheaper.
* effect is NOT as dramatic compared to gel liners.

TIPS:
I use my Life and Companion Angled brush to apply liner on my upper lashline (applied wet) & lower lashline (dry). Do not directly mix water into the caviar eyeliner, just slightly wet your eyeliner brush and swipe it in the liner.
You can also apply a black eyeshadow over the eyeliner for a more intense effect OR apply the eyeliner wet first- then layer it using a dry brush.

ADDICTION FACTOR:
I STILL prefer gel liners for a more dramatic effect, but I still always reach for this to line my lower lashline. Its more long wearing compared to pencil eyeliners.

RATING :
4 out of 5.

Swatch

Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner in Black


Till next time,

Teeny Haul

What I got for myself this week.. Can't wait to get my hands on them!

MAC Dsquared2 Sculpt and Shape Powder
in Accentuate/Sculpt
(first pic below)

Bought this in Ebay.

Been lemming for this powder eversince Jessie used this to contour my round face during my birthday party last October.. haha! Can't find other contour powders that looks natural on fair skin, at last I have one! Can't wait to review this..

MAC Mineralized Blush in Gentle
*Image borrowed from NORDSTROM's website*

Bought this from a fellow blogger, babyjap.
I'm in love with the color.. I love anything that has gold flecks! Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner in Black
*Image from Laura Mercier's site*

Another item from babyjap.
I'm already tired of gel eyeliners coz they tend to dry fast (after 2 months or so)..

The infamous NARS Orgasm Blush
*Image from NARS site*

Got this from swap last week.

Will post reviews soon..