Gel eyeliner with the look and feel of liquid? give it a whirl
I’m a huge fan of liquid eyeliner, going for
a look somewhere between Audrey Hepburn and Cleopatra. I remember watching my mom using the little pot of black liquid in the ‘70s and thinking nothing could be more fabulous than sultry cat eyes. Several years ago, a makeup artist directed me to gel eyeliners, and it’s become a part of my standard makeup routine ever since – I seriously don’t leave home without it. While I generally use a common brand available everywhere, I was eager to try a new product from a California- based company with a very unique application style.
The Product Gel Eyeliner from Cailyn
Cosmetics, Inc.; $21; www.
cailyncosmetics.com. The product is cruelty-free and free of harmful substances, including petrochemicals. This product is part of a full line of makeup and body
products available from the LA-based cosmetics company, which caters to spas and salons.
The Promise
Cailyn Gel Eyeliner promises to “achieve the perfect eyeline with the bold look of a liquid eyeliner [and] the ease of application and staying power of a gel.” Once dry, the makers promise the gel will stay smudge-proof and waterproof for 24 hours.
The Test I used the gel eyeliner in brown (it comes in four shades of black, brown, green and a reddish-brown) every morning for several weeks, applying in the morning and removing in the evenings. There are
few directions included,
other than to clean the brush after each use with makeup remover stay soft.
so the bristles The Results
I love the packaging, which includes the brush attached directly to the lid of the gel pot. How convenient – especially since I have recently lost two (very expensive) eyeliner brushes. When the makers claim waterproof, they mean it. I generally do not have to use a separate makeup remover, but this stuff had serious staying power. It didn’t budge in the shower; however it came off very simply when I used the makeup remover provided by Cailyn. It also came off with my regular makeup cleaner. I liked the brush, but honestly would have preferred something a bit more tapered for a thinner line. My one concern with gel eyeliners is how quickly they can dry out – even when you take care to close the lid tightly. But after more than a month of use, I can say this product still remains soft and useable.
The Rating Three out of Four Stars —By Candy Waylock
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northsidewoman.com | april2012
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