You’ve all heard the question…. if stranded on a desert island & could bring one item of make up, what would it be?
My one item without a shadow of doubt would be…. Liquid Eyeliner. I NEVER leave my house without it.
Recently however I have decided to stray from my reliable Lancome Artliner and try and find alternatives. Recessionista!
Lancome Artliner
It’s not that I am on the breadline or anything however since buying our lovely house I seem to have less disposable income. Don’t get me wrong our mortgage is less than our rent used to be but the expenses that come with owning your own house mean my monthly “money to play with”, has been reduced. Anyway, back to the chosen subject…
Over the past few weeks I have bought the following eyeliners to give them a shot: Bourjois Glitter Fizz in Sparkling Green, Rimmel Glam Eyes in Noir Black, Suhada Eye Liner (Lidl brand) in Dark Brown & No. 7 Liquid Eyeliner also in Dark Brown.
Here are my reviews:
Bourjois Glitter Fizz
Bourjois Glitter Fizz in Sparkling Green: Fantastic, lasts from morning to evening. Funky colour, sparkle is nice not too much for daytime wear, definitely recommend. I was nervous wearing green but I found it very useful on its own or with eyeshadow. While my eyes are most brown there is a hazel tinge to them and I feel the green liner accentuates this & brings out the green in my eyes.
Rimmel Glam Eyes
Rimmel Glam Eyes in Noir Black: Good price, easy application, lasts well however pet hate…. I spend all day long scooping out what I refer to as “eye snotz”. The gunky bit that clumps together at the corner of your eye! 
Anyway, would not recommend due to this.
Suhada Eye Liner
Suhada Eye Liner 2
Suhada Eye Liner (Lidl brand): Having read the Beaut.ie review I decided to give it a whirl! Ok so it’s €2.99 what did I expect… Well, I expected it not to be completely dried up, tried to use it once and couldn’t get the product on the applicator so gave up. Maybe I got a dud but I wouldn’t be rushing to buy any of their make up products again in a hurry.
No.7 Liquid Eyeliner
No. 7 Liquid Eyeliner also in Dark Brown: I saved the best till last, I absolutely love this one, this is a repeat purchase item too. For €12 it is still half the price of Artliner and to me the application is easier. It last well and if I’m being lasy and just touching up my day makeup into night make up I alway re apply over the orginal line. I would love to see No.7 introduce new colours.
My First Giveaway!!!
I have a second Bourjois Glitter Fizz in Sparkling Green to give away.
All you have to do is comment below & if you can please post your eyeliner recommendations. Please enter by Monday 15th June at 11am. Winner will be picked using random.org. Can’t say fairer than that!
Good luck! PS I will post anywhere in the world!
Mwah
Woo, I love competitions!!
My eyeliner rec is MAC Liquid Eyeliner. It stays on like bejaysus, really easy to apply and looks class.
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Fantastic topic, Lee! I am running out of my fantastic Karaja one (it’s an Italian Salon brand) and I was dreading the search for another one that is equally as good. I will definately be checking out the No.7 one you recommended
(“eye snotz” indeed, that made me laugh! x)
I love the Mac or smashbox cream eyeliners – they are so handy and you can intensify the look as much/little as you want!
Ooh I would love to try this! I love green on my eyes, makes my brown eyes pop!
My fav eyeliners: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack, and MAC Kohl in Smolder.
You know that i to i am a liquid eyeliner lover, i love the rimmel one, but i found a cheaper brand in the local chemist. “Essence”
The Essence eyeliner longlasting pen is like a thin marker. Even though it does not sit in a jar of eyeliner liquid it lasts for ages and its really easy to apply as well. I find sometimes that the marker pen types or pencils can only draw thick lines but this was a nice surprise, i think a lot of chemists do the Essence range and boots defo have it. They also have a great blusher for about 2.99 that lasts all day.