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The Best Drugstore Liquid Eye Liner: CoverGirl Intensify Me

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The Best Drugstore Liquid Eye Liner: CoverGirl Intensify Me review

Why is a good liquid eyeliner so hard to find? You would think it would be easy to get the liner to be well pigmented, and flow well out of a pen applicator. But alas... not so much. In the past I've done really well with a few much higher priced liquid liners (my favorites are this one and this one), but at about $20 each that's pretty expensive.

The Best Drugstore Liquid Eye Liner: CoverGirl Intensify Me review

Well, CoverGirl has come to the rescue! Their new Intensify Me Liner is amazing. I am not exaggerating. It is super pigmented, the black is super black. Just like it should be. The colors (such as the beautiful green shown here) are just the color you expect them to be, and they look very pretty on. They flow out of the pen and apply perfectly. The coverage is solid and dark, not at all patchy. It lasts through the entire day without fading or smudging.

One of the best things about this liner is the applicator. Instead of the typical pointed pen, this one has a paddle. This means you can easily chose how thick you want to line your lash line! Want it thicker? Apply with the thick part. Want to tightline? Twist the pen so you're using the thin side. This makes it very easy to get a precise line right at your lash line, no more guessing if your line is the same thickness as your other eye!

The only problem I have with this liner is that it is not waterproof. This isn't an issue for every day wear, but I tend to wear only waterproof eye makeup during the summer in case I decide to swim in my pool. So, I'll need to switch to a waterproof liquid liner once it warms up a bit.

You can buy CoverGirl Intensify Me at Target, ULTA or Amazon!

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Adding Some Depth: Eye Makeup Alternatives

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Adding Some Depth: Eye Makeup Alternatives

As much as I love the classics, after a while black, brown and taupe get a little old when they are the only shades that you use to create your eye look every day. Yes, they're pretty, but sometimes a girl needs to do something a little bit different!

Currently one of my favorite ways to spice things up a bit is to use the Stila Got Inked Cushion Eye Liner in Smoky Quartz (you can read my full Stila Got Inked Eye Liner review from August). I love that this color has a bit of metallic shimmer, is neutral but definitely not boring!
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Top 10 Tuesday: My Favorite Alternatives to Black and Brown Eyeliners

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My Favorite Alternatives to Black and Brown Eyeliners

Today for Top 10 Tuesday we're sharing our favorite colorful eyeliner alternatives to black and brown liner. I'm definitely an eyeliner girl (I have a huge collection), and while I have my fair share of blacks and browns, I really love reaching for another color to add some depth to my eye look. I had a really hard time coming up with this list, but these are the ones that I seem to reach for most frequently. I even found a drugstore dupe in my collection for one of the discontinued Urban Decay pencils!


Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in LSD Swatch
1. Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in LSD (get it here or here)
LSD is a navy shimmer with bright turquoise micro-sparkle according to Sephora. I love to layer this one over a black eyeliner and smudge it out just to show off a hint of the shimmer.


Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eye Liner in Blackberry Swatch
2. Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eye Liner in Blackberry (get it here)
I'm usually a huge fan of the Elizabeth Arden Smoky Liner, but they recently sent me a few of their Precision Glide Eye Liners to try out and I'm in love! They last all day, the colors are beautiful, and I can't stop wearing Blackberry.


L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner in silver and gold swatches
3. L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner in Silver
4. L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner in Gold
(get them here or here)
These are by far the best applying, most vibrant metallic liners I've ever used. They do have a few tricks to using them (see my full L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner Review) such as a few tricks for properly sharpening. They're worth the trouble!


Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eye Liner in 12L Swatch
5. Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 12L (get it here)
This is a super pretty blue With Green Highlights, I wear it usually as just a hint of color on my upper or lower lash line.


Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eye Liner in Sapphire Swatch
6. Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Precision Glide Eye Liner in Sapphire (get it here)
Similar to the eyeliner in Blackberry, this is a great black/brown alternative. On the eye it is hard to tell that it isn't just black, but it adds some great depth to my eyes. It really does look better than black many days!


Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Crash Swatch
7. Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Crash (get it here or here)
I hadn't realized that Crash was discontinued until I was looking it up for this post! It is one of those cult colors that UD seems to release in special sets frequently. I have 2 of them (this is my back up), if you keep your eyes open it will be available! According to their "discontinued UD liner page" they recommend trying Delinquent or Rockstar as alternatives.


Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Mars Swatch
8. Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Mars (get it here or here)
Another discontinued liner, I got this one in a special holiday set and really love it! It doesn't appear on their discontinued liner page like Crash does, and while I initially thought Junkie on that page would be a similar green, it's pretty different due to shimmer.

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Mars dupe with CoverGirl Vivid Impact Jade Comparison Pictures
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Mars vs. CoverGirl Vivid Impact Eyeliner in Jade (buy it here or here)
But!!! I found a drugstore dupe for Mars! Check out my CoverGirl Vivid Impact Eyeliner review.


L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue Swatch
9. L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue (get them here or here)
Definitely the brightest blue liner I've ever owned! (see my full L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner Review)

CoverGirl Vivid Impact Eyeliner in Amethyst Swatch
10. CoverGirl Vivid Impact Eyeliner in Amethyst (buy it here or here)
Check out my CoverGirl Vivid Impact Eyeliner review.







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L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner Review: Super Pigmented All Day Wear

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L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner Review: Super Pigmented All Day Wear

Have you seen these liners at a store near you? They came out with them a while ago, though L'Oreal recently sent them to me to try out with some of their new fall items. I'm pretty much in love. The colors are so, so, beautiful!

L'Oreal Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner Swatches: Super Pigmented All Day Wear

The pencils are soft and very well pigmented. They applied very easily to my lash line, and once you've blended them (you only have about 60 seconds to do this), they stay put all day long. And these swatches don't really do the liners justice, I definitely will be buying a second Green Ivy, that color is absolutely amazing if you blend it out a little.

There is a problem with these pencils however, and that is that they are pretty hard to sharpen correctly. They really will break very easily, making you resharpen them over and over. It is enough to make you wonder why you bought the pencil in the first place (look at the swatch of Green Ivy again, you'll remember!)

I found that to get these liners to sharpen there are a few tricks. First, you really do need to use a L'Oreal sharpener. I think it must be something with getting the closest size fit possible, but my Urban Decay sharpener (which is pretty new and works great with my other liners) seems to be a smidge too big, the liner wobbles a little, then it breaks. Go for the L'Oreal one. Second, you need to be sure that your liner is cold. On days that it is a bit warm and humid, try putting the liner in your freezer for a few minutes first. So much easier! And finally, you need to go. slow. Taking your time with these liners makes a big difference!

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The Best Eyeliners According to Makeup Artists

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I've made no secret of my love of all things eyeliner. While I've shared my favorite eyeliners over and over, I thought it was time to see what other people thought! I asked a few professional makeup artists for their faves, here are their picks!


The Best Eyeliners According to Makeup Artists


"One of my favorites is Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Gel Eyeliner (1) in black. It stays put all day with I smudging!"
- Katie Dahlstrom

"Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil (2) for smokey and long wearing."
- Katie Dahlstrom

"Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (3) in black is my absolute favorite. It can be worn for a smoky look or a precise line, just depending on how you apply it."
- Meghana Prasad

"For a liquid liner, I love Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner (4). The felt tip makes it super easy to apply and it will not budge until you take it off."
- Meghana Prasad

"My favorite liner of all time is Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner (4), and it is exactly like using a pen which you probably do every single day."
- Meg Raiano

"For a graphic look or classic cat eye I prefer to use a liquid liner as the fine tip applicator allows for precise application. I love ZuZu Luxe Liquid Liners (5) as they are long lasting and water resistant."
- Gabriel DeSantino is the founder of Gabriel Cosmetics

"The Curve Liner by NYX (6) is available in drugstores. It looks strange, but the shape actually makes it easier to apply on yourself."
- Sarah Salice

"Affordable and long lasting is Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner (7). I just love their waterproof liners and eye crayons!!"
- Regina Ventimiglia

"My three favorites are Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner (7, review), Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Liners (8), and NYX Slide On Liners (9, review), which are dupes for the Urban Decay Liners."
- Sheila, blogs at The Painted Ladies, and she is available as a makeup artist

"I also love Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil (8). This has staying power. Once you draw your line, though, you have a short window of time to blend because this will set quickly and stay put."
- Liz Fuller

"I love Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense (10). It is super blendable and with the sponge tipped blender on the other end it is really easy to blend."
- Liz Fuller

"When I have a client who is attending an important event or if I have a bride, I usually use a gel liner. Make sure to apply it as close to the upper lashes as possible. It's long-wearing and very precise. It's a great option when doing a cat-eye as well. This is not really blendable. I like Bobbi Brown's Long Wear Gel Eyeliner (11)."
- Liz Fuller

"I love using white eyeliner along the waterline to open eyes, metallic pencils like ZuZu Luxe 24 Karat (12) can be applied to the inner corner of your eyes to add instant luminosity, apply to your waterline to create the illusion of bigger eyes or use under the arch of your brow for instant highlighting effect."
- Gabriel DeSantino is the founder of Gabriel Cosmetics

"Stila makes a great gel eye liner (Stila Smudge Pot, 13), with the right precision brush, close-up mirror & steady hand, you can make a great line."
- Sarah Salice

"My favorite long wearing eye liner pencil is Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil (14). You can smoke it out or wear it more defined. It goes on creamy and really stays put."
- Karol Young Moses, blogs at Add Lip Gloss and Stir



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Makeup Wars: The Best Black Eyeliners

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The Best Black Eyeliners

I looooooove eyeliners. Remember my eyeliner drawer? (Yes, I have a whole drawer.) So when we decided to showcase our favorite black liners for Makeup Wars, I knew I'd have a huge list. I think I've tried most of the formulas that major brands (aka, brands you can buy at places like Walgreen's, Meijer, Sephora and ULTA) have to offer. I haven't tried as many department store brands, in large because I don't really shop at those stores. (Something about the women in their tunics intimidates me.)

So, here are the brands and formulas that I have in my drawer and have repurchased multiple times!

Gel Liners
I like to use a stiff angled brush to apply these liners, and they're usually pretty long lasting. I featured 3 products here, but there's also a great version from Bobbi Brown (I haven't bought it in a few years, so it was left out of the collage), and L'Oreal makes a good one that I just couldn't find on-line.

1. Maybelline Lasting Drama by EyeStudio Gel Eyeliner: This is a great drugstore version of the gel liner. It isn't quite as pigmented as the Urban Decay and MAC versions, but it is close and a fraction of the cost!

2. Urban Decay Super-Saturated Ultra Intense Waterproof Cream Eyeliner: This is a new product from UD, it's sitting on my vanity waiting to be reviewed. I think it is more pigmented than the MAC, and for me it is longer wearing.

3. MAC Fluidline: What would a post about black liners be without mentioning MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack? It's the gold standard of gel liners, the one that most makeup artists and many of my friends swear by. I do think it's pretty great, though I have smudging after about 10-12 hours. So, for me this is a night out liner, not great for a full day at work.


Liquid Felt Tip Pens
Putting liquid liner in a felt tip pen makes it much easier for me to deal with than a pot and brush! I've tried 30 or 40 different kinds of pens, but these are the 3 (!) that make the cut. I want the felt tip to be longer and very pointed, and a little bit flexible. I need the tip to have very pigmented liquid that applies easily from the pen, none of those mostly dry pen tips for me! I should note that I've heard great things about NYX's The Curve liner as well, but I just bought it and haven't tried it out yet.

4. Urban Decay Ink for Eyes Waterproof Precision Eye Pen: Again, another new product from Urban Decay! This is the darkest of the 3.

5. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner: This has long been my "go-to" liquid liner pen.

6. CoverGirl Bombshell Intensity Liner: Very similar to the Stila, this pen is a fraction of the price and I love the smaller size! It fits right into the palm of my hand very easily.


Pencil Liners
As much as I love the other types of liners, these are the ones that I tend to reach for the most often.

7. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil: If you want black, Perversion is the darkest black from UD. There are some amazing colors in this formula as well.

8. Too Faced Perfect Eyes Eyeliner: This is my favorite for lining my waterline, it seems to apply the easiest and stays put all day.

9. CoverGirl Perfect Blend Eye Pencil: A great drugstore find! It's just soft enough to blend easily from the lash line.

10. Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Smoky Eyes Pencil: If the Too Faced is too soft for your waterline, the Elizabeth Arden is the way to go. It also stays put all day for me, and the formula is just a tad harder (which can mean fewer smudges).


Automatic Pencils
11. Smashbox 'Always Sharp' Waterproof Kôhl Liner: I discovered this pencil when a makeup artist at Nordie's used it on me in Chicago, and I think I've repurchased it about 4 times in the last year. My favorite part is that if you twist the cap, it sharpens the pencil! That's super easy, and it saves space when you're traveling. I have it in black, brown and my favorite is actually Penny Lane.

12. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner: I stock up on this pencil in Black and Damsel. It is great for in the lash line and it smudges just enough with a brush for a pretty smoky look.

13. CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Self Sharpening Eye Pencil: My go-to drugstore pencil, it's very similar to the Stila but smudges a little less.


What's your go-to black liner? I'm always looking for a new one!







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NARS Eye Paints Review: Liner or Shadow, Your Choice

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NARS Eye Paints Review
I don't usually like to feature items before they're released (these NARS Eye Paints won't hit stores or on-line until Sept 1st), but I wanted to review them now since I know a lot of you will be shopping this weekend! You should definitely pick up an Eye Paint (or two, or three). NARS sent me three to review, but I'm planning on picking up a few more like Mesopotamia, Iskandar and probably Ubangi. Ok, maybe Solomon Islands too. Don't tell my husband!

Read on to see pictures!
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Make Up For Ever's Ultimate Liner Set: The Perfect Liner Set!

I've oogled this set in Sephora in previous years. Was it worth it? Does a girl really need that much eye liner? (Answer: Yes, you need more. I *might* have a bit of an eye liner obsession.)

I'm not sure that I've previously mentioned Make Up For Ever's eye liners on here, other than using them in quite a few looks. When I was sent a set for review, I fully admit that I may have squealed gleefully, run to take pics and then put them in their own little organizer shrine on my vanity. (True.)

The Ultimate Liner Set is out now, and if you're an eye liner lover like me, you really should run out and grab one. While it seems pricy at $160, it really is a steal because the liners are valued at $277! These aren't crazy colors either, they include the basics that everyone needs, a few fun colors to expand your horizons (that emerald green that Pantone is pushing right now is in there too), and the formulas are ahmaazing.

The kit includes a nice sharpener too, but obviously I've swatched the liners here and have some details on the formulas.

Khol Liner is the basic liner that everyone needs. This is a pretty good one, it isn't too soft or too hard. It's that nice in between that glides on to your lash line and smudges pretty easily before it sets up. It isn't water resistant, so it removes pretty easily at night. I like to use it on my upper lash line, though I avoid it for my lower lash line. I tend to sometimes have watery eyes, and if I rub at all this will smear (there's that waterproof thing coming in to play). I use the next liner for my lower lash line.

Colors included:
1K: Deep Black
4K: Deep Green (you need this for the spring!)
9K: Matte Warm Brown


The set includes a lot more Aqua Eyes. This is really the best formula that MUFE makes. It is a bit softer than the Khol liner, and the color is a bit more intense for me. You really need to smudge this one right away, once it sets up it really isn't moving. I love this for my lower lash line and it is perfect for any "moist" situations (crying at a wedding.... swimming in a pool...) you get the picture. It really is waterproof.

Colors included:
0L: Mat Black, black
2L: Pearly Brown, golden brown sheen
3L: Iridescent Navy Blue, navy blue sheen
5L: Bronze Green, golden olive sheen
11L: Purple, metallic purple
12L: Blue With Green Highlights, metallic teal blue
23L: Champagne, metallic pink champagne (perfect for highlighting the inner eye)


Aqua Liner is the one I haven't quite gotten the hang of yet. This is a classic liquid liner. It looks like a fat pen on the outside, but when you unscrew the wand you'll find a thin foam brush. The liner formula is a bit thinner than some other liners, so it does take practice. I can *mostly* get it right, but I admit that I've been lazy and not using liquid liner for the last few months, so I'm only about 95% there. I'll make my liner perfect soon!

Once you have the liner on, it really is beautiful. The shades are deep and rich. The shimmer does show up on your lash line. And it lasts for forever.

Colors included:
4: Diamond Lagoon Green, sparkling blue green
7: Diamond Black Purple, deep violet sheen
13: Mat Black, matte black
15: Iridescent Anthracite, gunmetal gray


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MAC's Reel Sexy Collection: Review and Swatches

MAC Reel Sexy Collection

MAC Reel Sexy Collection

MAC Reel Sexy Collection
MAC has just released a new collection. (Are you shocked? I'm not. After all, it has been a whole 2 weeks.) I thought that I'd change things up a little bit and actually post all of the swatch pics at one time! Wow!

I'm still taking pics of the lippies individually on my lips (I've been slowed down by them staining my lips a little bit), so you'll be seeing those over the next few days in Lippie Love posts.

Read on to see the pictures.
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How to Apply Lower Lid Eye Liner



I just found this great eye liner tutorial on YouTube from Type F, Tyra Banks' beauty site. I love that they really show exactly what to do, very simply, and hey! They're using a drug store product. I had to share.

Type F
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Cover Girl Queen Vivid Impact Liners

Have you seen these new Queen Vivid Impact eye liners yet at a store near you? I've yet to find a store near me that carries the Queen line, but if you have one you should head there now. These things are amazing!

These liners are very pigmented, they apply very smoothly (more like a gel than a pencil), and you can still smudge them easily with your finger tip or the special blending tip.

Which has a cool shape. I've found that the little ridge along the tip is perfect for running right along the base of my lashes, it really does help ensure that I've gotten liner right down in there...

And the colors? So pretty! I've been using all of them, though the Gilt (along my lower lash line) is my current favorite.

They last all day without smudging off. Because they're super waterproof. They do come off easily with a good eye makeup remover.


Cover Girl Queen Vivid Impact Liners
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