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So long smears and smudges!
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It glides on effortlessly, gives bold, long-lasting color, and comes with a built-in sharpener!
But, its one of the most delicate eye makeup processes that requires practice.
Find our winners, ahead.
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Our tester loved how well it showed up over deep brown eyeshadow.
Bianca, tester:The system was so smooth and creamy.
I was able to use one hand to apply it without using my other to pull down my lid.
I don’t feel like it tugged at all.
It just kind of glided on with light strokes.
While the product is buildable, you dont really need many layers to get adequate color payoff.
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She also only noticed minor transfers.
This isnt the easiest product to remove, which isnt necessarily a bad thing.
So keep in mind you may need to work a few extra minutes into your skincare routine.
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Gabriela, tester:My favorite thing about this product was the pigment.
It’s also available in two finishes: matte and metallic.
Another major selling point?
Although its long-lasting, the liner is super easy to remove.
Our tester said it came right off her skin with a simple double cleanse.
Bianca, tester:This color payoff on this liner is stunning.
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I only needed one layer on the waterline to see it was there, even with my medium-deep skin.
On the top of my eye, the payoff was the same!
Even on her waterline, our tester didnt experience any smudging.
It provides a rich pigment and texture thats long-lasting.
Our tester also found that she didnt have to press down too hard to apply the color.
The pencil isnt retractable and it doesnt come with a sharpener, so youll need one on hand.
This waterline eyeliner does not feel cheap.
It feels like a quality liner that you might enjoy putting on and wearing.
It also comes with a smudger to create smoky eye looks.
Brittany, tester:This eyeliner is like having multiple shades in one.
you’ve got the option to create a subtle look with it or a more dramatic look.
It has a creamy gel formula that doesnt skip or tug, but instead glides on with incredible ease.
While it delivers intense pigment, our tester experienced some fading near the corners of her eyes.
Ashley, tester:The gel formula glides onto my eyelid so smoothly and efficiently.
The utility is seamlessone swipe of the eyeliner and my eyes are glowing.
Applying a flesh-colored orwhite eyelinerto your waterline is a legit makeup hack.
That said, this formula isnt designed with intense color payoff in mind.
Another fun bonus is that it comes in really beautiful packaging, making unboxing very enjoyable.
It has a very narrow tip, which allowed our tester to deliver a precise software to her waterline.
This pencil wins big in the removal department.
Afacial cleanserwith normal pressure completely washed it away.
The fine tip made getting a precise waterline program easy, too.
Two layers of this creamy gel formula was all she needed for an amazing color payoff.
This liner also delivers a pleasant utility.
The precise tip glides over your waterline with ease and absolutely no pulling.
It also requires a strong makeup remover to fully clean the eye area.
Ashley, tester:I really liked the softness and pigment of this pencil.
It lasted longer than other liners I’ve tested.
Yes, if youre using the right formula.
She recommends looking for a waterproof, transfer-proof formula.
Though often confused, the two techniques serve different purposes, both achievable with pencils.
Originally, tightlining was done using a water activated cake liner," says Jafri.
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