Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Splurge vs. Steal: Black Gel Eyeliner

I recently tested the Bobbi Brown black gel eyeliner I'd used for a long time (MSRP $23) against the super cheap version created by e.l.f (MSRP $3). Check out my results below and let me know what you think! What type of gel eyeliner do YOU use?


SPLURGE
Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black
$23, Sephora
Buy it HERE

Pros: easy to apply, creates opaque effect with one coat, makes thick line styles with ease

Cons: smudges when touched and while drying (can leave marks on upper lid just after application which easily wipe off), clots on brush - you need to clean/replace brushes regularly (brush NOT included), thickness makes it somewhat hard to create thin line styles, pricey!


STEAL
e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeliner in Black
$3, e.l.f.
Buy it HERE

Pros: doesn't smudge, includes a slanted eyeliner brush in every package, easy to apply in thin lines, overall great value!

Cons: a little bit thinner than other eyeliners, may require two coats to achieve opaque effect

2 comments:

  1. How about getting it off? That's usually the problem with inexpensive makeup for me-- it takes a lot of remover and a lot of removing, which can be rough on delicate eye skin!

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    1. Great question! Both of them are fairly easy to get off, but actually the e.l.f. one might be the easier of the two. As I mentioned, it's a little thinner than the Bobbi Brown one (even when you put on a few layers!). I use Boots Beautiful Skin Cleansing Balm ($8.50 at Target) to wash my face at night and it doubles as makeup remover. I've never had a problem getting the e.l.f. off just using that. xx HauteontheSpot

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