Fab five... liquid eyeliners
Our pick of the best liquid eyeliners around...
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1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner in Black, £16.64
If your eye make-up always seems to end up halfway down your cheeks, we
recommend you invest in Estee Lauder's Double Wear Zeri-Smudge Liquid
Eyeliner. It might be a bit more pricey than the rest of our Fab Five, but
it claims to stay put for 15 hours and if it prevents the dreaded 'panda
eye' effect, it's got to be worth it! The waterproof formula glides on with
a felt tip pen, making it ideal for eyeliner novices - the wobbliest of
hands won't stop you creating a smooth, clean line.
Stockist enquiries: 0870 034 2566 and www.esteelauder.co.uk
2. Collection 2000 Waterproof Fast Stroke Eyeliner, £2.99
If there's one thing you should be packing in your festival kit this summer, it's Collection 2000's Waterproof Fast Stroke Eyeliner. At a bargainous £2.99, this handy little liner is just the thing for creating Amy Winehouse-style dramatic flicks that won't smudge or run, come rain or shine. A specially designed nib is firm enough to create both fine and bold lines and the formula is perfect - not too thick, not too watery. You can also pack it in your suitcase to ensure you look beach-to-bar fabulous on your hols. Available at chemists and supermarkets nationwide. Stockist enquiries: www.collection2000.co.uk
3. Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Eye Liner, £4.88
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the face of Rimmel London, says "I always use the
Rimmel Professional Liquid Eyeliner, it's been a regular in my make-up bag
for years and always does the trick." If it's good enough for Sophie,
it's most definitely good enough for us. Rimmel's Exaggerate Liquid Eye
Liner is perfect for creating a fine, precise line just about your lashline,
this product is ideal if you're confident applying liquid eyeliner. Go for
the classic black option - the rich, deep formula will give you an intense
effect - and combine with a matte pink lipstick for an edgy look that's
perfect for hot summer nights. Sophie would be proud! Available nationwide.
Stockist enquiries: www.rimmellondon.com
4. MAC Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack, £11.74
On the catwalk at London Fashion Week, MAC gave models thick 'post-box' style
liner which were definitely not for the fainthearted. But even if you want
to try something a little more subtle, their Penultimate Eye Liner is just
the thing. It has the coolest packaging of our five picks, coming in a sleek
pen-style casing, but it doesn't just look good - it's very handy for
creating retro, vampy eyes too. The liquid liner goes on fluidly and
produces a rich, deep carbon black shade - you can build up a dramatic line
or keep it light with a sex kittenish flick.
Stockist enquiries: www.maccosmetics.co.uk
5. Barry M Liquid Eyeliner, £4.50
We normally think of Barry M for their colourful pots of Dazzle Dust which are loved by celebs including Little Boots, Mel B and Christina Aguilera, but the cosmetic brand's Liquid Eyeliner is also one our make-up bag must-haves. The superfine brush requires a steady hand to use, but it also makes it easy to create different effects, from fine to full-on vampy! This summer's hottest make-up trend is bright colour so why not try experimenting with one of the jewel-bright shades available. Team with a contrasting eyeshadow for a glam, modern look. Available nationwide. Stockist enquiries: www.barrym.com
This article has 1 comment
I've been wearing liquid eyeliner nearly every day for the last 7 years and apart from the initial stages of road-testing, I've always used Loreal.
(And no I don't work for them!!)
Everything about the product is brilliant - the brush is fantastic to get your perfect flick, the product goes on well and dries quite quickly and it lasts a long long time on the lid (and I have annoyingly deep set eyes). And it's a pretty good price!
My housemate once gave me a MAC eyeliner (she works for them) but it was nowhere near as good as Loreal. I'll never stray again!
By Fiona. Posted June 7 2009 at 12:42 AM.