Review: E.L.F. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

I have waited to review this because I wanted to test it out for several weeks and give it a fair chance.  Unfortunately my opinion has not changed.  

Once I heard that E.L.F. came out with a product similar to Too Faced 3 - Way Lash Lining Tool, I knew I had to pick it up.  The price difference is huge so I was all for saving money.  Here are the claims on the E.L.F. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen according to the Eyes Lips Face website and packaging.

• Long-lasting
• Waterproof
• New & innovative applicator provides better control while applying fine to bold lines.
• Smudge-free, budge-free that lasts for hours for a fabulous & fresh look of precision
• Safe, gentle formula

Directions: apply to the base of lashes and use a light touch for thin lines or a firmer touch for thicker lines.  This products is best stored upside down for ultimate color saturation.

Here's a quick run down on some pros and cons:

• Pros:  This eyeliner is long lasting and smudge-free as long as your eyes don't water.  It is also affordable at a price point of only three U.S. dollars.  This did not irritate my eyes.
• Cons:  This is not waterproof for my watery eyes due to allergies, the tip of the applicator is very stiff which hurts my eye lid when applying a thin line and the color pigmentation is not great.  Going back to the stiff applicator...when you lay the applicator flat against your eye, it doesn't hurt but when you place the liner straight up, drawing a thin line, this is too harsh and very rough.  

Here are some swatches that will show the product & lack of color payoff.  

The applicator is different.  There are three prongs stuck together that are suppose to be able to dot the upper lash line for the effect of fuller lashes.

 The top swatch shows what it would look like if you dotted the top lash line to make lashes appear fuller. The second line is one swatch for a thin line look. The third line is one swatch of a bolder line and the last swatch is me going over & over in order to attempt to get a darker liner look which still failed.  

The concept of this liner is great however the quality isn't (as you can tell in the pictures).  Perhaps my eyeliner was dried out but I'm not willing to purchase another to find out.  I would not recommend this product to my friends nor would I repurchase it.

What about you - have you tried this and had success?  

Price: $3

Availability: Target, www.eyeslipsface.com

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P

In A Committed Relationship With Too Faced (Boudoir Eyes)

First of all, I don't know what rock I've been hiding under but I have discovered Too Faced and am in complete love with this brand.  It all started when I went on a date with La Creme lipstick in Cinnamon Kiss.  After that initial date, I knew I was in love and had to see more of Too Faced.  I have since collected more La Creme lipsticks (in which I will have a post on later-they deserve one all by themselves:) and have branched out into other makeup items from this brand, including (drumroll please..) the Boudoir Eyes Palette.

This palette's packaging is different from their traditional eye shadow palettes because this one is in tin form.  The packaging alone is gorgeous, from the colors to the pattern, font, etc.  Take a look for yourself:

The Boudoir Eyes Palette has five new shades in it.  The new shades are:  Fuzzy Handcuffs, Voulez-Vous, Garter Belt, Sugar Walls and French Tickler.  There is a total of nine shades and all are very soft, creamy, pigmented and blendable. There's a nice mix of creams, light beige, irridescent pink, plums, taupes and the rich/dark brown with gold flecks. I have no complaints against the quality of the shadows. The palette also includes a Glamour Guide which features three looks that you can copy for a day, classic or fashion look..of course the options to mix shadows to form a look are almost endless.

Here are some swatches followed in order of natural light then with the flash on.

First Row, L-R:
In The Buff, Fuzzy Handcuffs and Voulez-Vous
Second Row, L-R:
Satin Sheets, Sugar Walls, Garter Belt
Third Row, L-R:
Birthday Suit, Lap Dance, French Tickler

So there you have it, one of my new loves.  I love this palette and think it's great for an every day look or you can certainly smoke a look out with the shade French Tickler or Voulez-Vous.


Availability: toofaced.com and Too Faced Counters such as Sephora and Ulta
Price: $36

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P