In the Spotlight: L'Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner

Whew! That was a mouthful!

Well, here's a review on a product that's loved (our dear Eki loves this) by many (It got an average rating of 8.5 on Total Beauty) and well, hated by others. This was actually requested by Nikki ages ago but I never got to write a review on it until now. Nikki, I'm sorry this took so long.


What the website says:
The cleverly designed applicator of Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Liner allows you to create delicately thin or dramatically bold lines with precision. Fragrance-free formula that lasts up to 8hours.

• All day wears up to 8hours
• Fragrance free
• Ophthalmologist tested
• Suitable for sensitive eyes and for contact lens wearers
  

What I like about the product

• Price (this goes for about $7.50 at Ulta and $8.50 at drugstore.com. I'm not sure how much you can get this at CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid or Target)
• The applicator. Okay, I have to be honest, it's really no trick lining your eyes with a felt tip applicator, and for that, I have to give L'Oreal a bit of credit.
  
• The packaging. Its sleek and slender tube makes it easy to slip into your purse (and get lost in your purse).
  
• Shelf life. I'm really not sure if I should call it that, but I noticed that it doesn't dry up too quickly (in the tube) compared to some other other liquid liners (and even mascaras). FYI: I've had mine for more than 6months, and I have barely used it (definitely not more than 5times) and don't plan to anymore.
  

What I don't like about the product

• The formula. It's just too liquid-y for me.
  
• Color payoff. It's not as intense as I want my liner to be.
• Lasting power. Seriously, it disappears in like, uhhh... 5minutes?
  
• Finish. It dries into a very flat and dull looking black ink. The finish reminds me of how your fingers would look like after pressing it on on a stamp pad (the ink on your fingers may even look better than this product would on your lids).
• Scented. Okay, to be fair, all the liquid liners I've tried have that strong kinda chemical smell to it. Well, it shouldn't really bother you since you're not putting the product anywhere near your nostrils.
  
• It takes forever to dry. (See photos below)
  
• It smudges, runs and flakes. In other words, it easily rubs off. (See photos below)
  
• Not available locally
  

Will I purchase it again?
No, never and I'm glad I didn't pay for this.

My Verdict
It's definitely not worth any penny. Seriously, I've tried products that are way way cheaper than this particular one and those cheap-o's performed so much better than this product does. I've used Fashion21, Nichido and 4U2, and all of them stayed put on my lids the whole time I had them on until I decided to take my makeup off. Now I'm not saying that this is an awful product altogether; what I'm saying is, it did not work for me like it did for others. If you want to give it a shot, go purchase it (although it's not available locally) and see how it performs on you. Who knows? You might like it.

After 1ominutes.....

After running my finger once

Here's what happens when the lines are put under running water for a few seconds.

So there goes my review on the L'Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Liner. Hope you guys learned a thing or two about it.

In the Spotlight: L'Oreal Voluminous

When it comes to mascaras, I’m not so much for lengthening as my lashes are long enough on their own. What I always look for are thickening and volumizing mascaras as my lashes are thin and somewhat sparse. And so since I got addicted and obsessed with my lashes, I began purchasing mascaras week after week. I also asked the beloved to get me some of my most coveted mascaras in the US which unfortunately, are not sold in the Philippines. As of the moment, I have about 12mascaras with me; some have been opened and used, while others remain closed and sealed.

A few months ago, I posted a showdown on two lengthening mascaras, the L’Oreal Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara and Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Jet Black Mascara. I love them both, although I prefer the Maybelline Unstoppable Mascara over L’Oreal Telescopic most of the time. However, these are both lengthening mascaras. And so I bought Maybelline Volume Express Waterproof Mascara and Max Factor 2000 Calorie Straight Brush Mascara. I haven’t tried using Maybelline Volume Express, because I fell in love the first time I coated my lashes with Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara. Since then, I have been loyal to Max Factor... Until the beloved handed me my now HG mascara --- L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara. Nothing else beats it.


What I love about it:
• It volumizes and thickens my lashes by around %80
• Not only does it thicken and volumize, it also lengthens my lashes!
• It holds the curl
• It doesn’t smudge nor flake even after sleeping with it

What I hate about it:
• It’s not waterproof.
• It runs if you cry.
• Removing it is a mess. It’s like splattering your eyes with black ink.
• It’s not available in the Philippines.

The Final Verdict:
I would look at no other mascara from now on. This is definitely the holy of holy grail mascaras; if only I could pick this up here in the country.

But wait, what’s a review without pictures, right?

See? My lashes are pretty long, thank God. (Click to enlarge)

This is how my lashes are now. Pretty aren't they? (Click to enlarge)

Product Showdown: L’Oreal Clean Definition Telescopic Mascara vs Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara

The eyes are the most expressive facial feature of any human being. They reflect a person’s sadness, agony, anger and joy and reveal one’s honesty and sincerity among many others; hence the label “the eyes are the windows to a person’s soul.” However, if I may rightfully add, a person’s eyes can likewise be an expression of beauty.

On a side note, the eyes and the smile are the first two that I notice in a person, be it the opposite sex or not. Why? Because the eyes light up a person’s face which creates a huge difference.

Big doe-eyes ala Audrey Hepburn and Kelly Rowland reflect youthfulness and naiveté while sharp eagle-eyes ala Megan Fox and Keira Knightley mirror seduction and ferocity. However your eyes look like, keep a good eyeliner and a volumizing mascara to do the trick in defining and making your eyes pop.

As much as I’d like to cover both eye make-up essentials in this post, only mascaras will be featured for two reasons: 1. I haven’t tried enough eyeliners to make a good judgment; 2. This post is going to run forever if I cover both products here. Now, since I’m still on the lookout for the best mascara, aka Holy Grail mascara, on this planet, I’ll only be able to make a comparison between the two mascaras I recently road tested. My recently purchased Max factor 2000 Calorie and Maybelline Volume Express mascaras have yet to be opened and tested.

On one corner we have the L’Oreal Clean Definition Telescopic Mascara. True to its name, this mascara comes in a sleek silver tube that resembles a telescope. (see photo below)

What it claims?

For clump-free, perfectly defined longer lashes. L’Oreal introduces new Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara for lashes with telescopic length, perfect definition and a clump-free, natural end result. The patented No Clump Brush cleanly defines and lengthens up to 60%.

Why I like it:

· While this doesn’t add any volume of some sort, I love how the awkward rubber brush cleanly lengthens (a bit) and separates my lashes.

· It doesn’t smudge nor flake even after having it on for 12hours.

· It holds a curl quite decently.

· It can easily be removed with water and any facial cleanser.

· It’s perfect for coating the lower lashes.

What disappoints me:

· It doesn’t do what it claims to do --- lengthens lashes up to 60%

· It makes lashes appear somewhat “spidery.”

· I can’t really dislike it for not adding volume because it never promised to do it anyway.

The final verdict?

It’s a pretty good mascara for its price of Php450.

Will I repurchase?

I haven’t decided yet. Maybe, maybe not.

On the other corner, we have Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara. This one comes in a simple black tube. (see photo below. photo taken from http://askmewhats.com)

What it claims?

100% smudge-proof full-length mascara lengthens up to 50%. Resists smudging and raccoon eyes for up to 12 hours.

Why I like it:

· It lengthens lashes! While it may be hard to believe, this mascara really lives up to what it claims to do --- lengthens lashes up to 50%. It made my lashes so long that they would touch my eyebrows!

· It separates lashes.

· It holds a curl really well. Believe me, this one keeps my lashes curled until I leave work at midnight.

· It can easily be removed with water, even without any soap or facial wash.

· It doesn’t smudge.

· It gives me an-almost-false-lashes –look without the annoying glues and whatnots.

· It doesn’t run even when you cry. Trust me, my eyes get so watery every time I yawn, which would be around every ten minutes.

· The price. For Php349, this baby is a steal.

What disappoints me:

· Same with L’Oreal Clean Definition Telescopic Mascara, I can’t really hate it for not giving me that volume I so want my lashes to have since that’s not what this mascara was made for.

· It doesn’t make lashes shiny/glossy.

The final verdict?

I would say that Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara has become an instant favourite after I compared it with L’Oreal Clean Definition Telescopic Mascara by wearing one type of mascara on one eye. Though both are lengthening mascaras, Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara does a better job at it.

Will I repurchase?

Definitely. Unless, I find a better one.

The Winner?

It’s Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara, hands down. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth with it.