Friday, November 15, 2013

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner Review

As you may or may not remember, when I shared my current makeup favourites in this post I failed to mention a favourite liquid eyeliner because I haven't found the one yet. Well, brace yourselves -- things are about to change!



Taking advantage of Sephora's annual November Friends & Family discount, I recently purchased the Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black. It had good reviews on Sephora and From Head to Toe had previously raved about this liner and so I thought I would give it a try. Ever since I started using liquid eyeliner, it has become a stable in my makeup routine. If I don't use it, I feel incomplete. I think this is what leads to people wearing more and more makeup, and before you know it, you're looking at Christina Aguilera in the mirror.

If this does happen, someone please be a friend and stop me. I'm sure my mom or husband will. 

So this is what they claim the Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner does on Sephora:

Featuring a long-lasting pigmented formula, this black eyeliner has an easy-to-apply, pen-style nib, allowing you to create thick feline flicks and defined lines for a smudge-proof finish. Apply a thin line along the lash line and inner rim or smudge outside the rim for a sultry, smoky effect. This gratifying, color-intense liner doesn't flake or fade and adds a unique touch to any look.

I've only worn it a few times, but gee golly, it sure does work well! I look for longevity and ease of application and the Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner gives me both. I LIKE IT! At the end of the day the liner is still intact and I don't see any smudges or flaking. The description says we can smudge it for a smokey effect, so I will try that and use it on my lower waterline to see what happens.

(By the way, I think Christina's makeup is better nowadays where you can see her pretty face shining through. Poor celebrities. It's not really their fault.)

Update (12/22/13): I've used this for several weeks and much to my disappointment, it smudges! I still think it's super easy to use though ... so sad! Grrr!