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Palladio Herbal Precision Eyeliner Review, Photos, and Swatch

Audrey Dao — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:22:01 +0000

Palladio Herbal Precision Eyeliner ($5.99) Palladio Precision Eye Liners are waterproof, no transfer formulas that are the perfect all day eye liner for all skin types. Lasts for up to 18 hours. Buildable color pigment, for soft to dramatic styles. Silicone base does not require setting powder like traditional wax liners. Ideal formula for oily eyelids.

My Thoughts:

Whoa! Palladio Herbal Precision Eyeliner is the perfect dupe for both Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil and Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes. No joke. The Palladio Herbal Precision Eyeliner goes on super buttery, creamy smooth. The eyeliner didn’t tug or scratch my eyelid when I applied it. You can smudge the eyeliner for a smoky look. Once the eyeliner sets, and it is budgeproof, waterproof, and smudgeproof all day and night long. It even works on the waterline! The eyeliners are rich and pigmented. I’m so giddy knowing there is an affordable version (less than half the price!) of the 24/7 and MUFE liners!

Available at Sally Beauty Supply

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Palladio Shadow and Liner in Iced Coffee Review, Photos, and Swatch

Audrey Dao — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:30:02 +0000

Palladio Shadow and Liner in Iced Coffee ($5.99) Palladio Eye Shadow & Liner Herbal Crayons combine eye shadow and liner into one versatile product. Each crayon’s blended formula provides long lasting, superb performance and color.

My Thoughts:

I really like the versatility the Palladio Shadow and Liner provided. I could use the jumbo crayon as an eyeshadow, eye liner, or a base for eye shadows. Depending how much you apply, the pigmentation can range from sheer to opaque.

As an eye shadow, the Palladio Shadow and Liner has great staying power. It lasted through a California heat wave. I found using my fingers to blend worked a lot better than using an eye shadow brush. In fact, using an eye shadow brush to blend was sort of useless. Also, you have to blend before the shadow sets. Once it sets, it stays put.

As an eye liner, the Palladio Shadow and Liner works best if you’re going for a smoky eye. Because the pencil is very wide, it is quite impossible to a get thin line. It goes on very soft with very minimal tugging and has great staying power. I experienced very minimal smudging.

As a base for eye shadows, the Palladio Shadow and Liner works amazingly well. I found when I layered powder shadows over it, it worked best. It intensified and made the colors of the shadows pop. The staying power it was able to provide is just as good as the top selling shadow primers.

Overall, I love that I can use the Palladio Shadow and Liner so many different ways and works! The best part? It costs only $6!

Available at Sally Beauty Supply and online.

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Palladio Eye Ink in Black Review, Photos, and Swatch

Audrey Dao — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:26:39 +0000

Palladio Eye Ink in Black ($5.99) Achieve long-lasting dramatic eyes with Palladio Eye Ink. The comfortable felt tip applicator makes precision application easy while the fast drying formula prevents smudges.

My Thoughts:

Palladio Eye Ink is a felt tip liquid eyeliner. The shade I have, Black, is really black, and I love it! I didn’t have to go over it to get the color to be super black. It came out jet black with just one swipe. I like that I can achieve different widths of the line I draw just by either using the end of the tip or the side of the tip. It makes drawing the winged liner look much easier. I also like that the eyeliner doesn’t spread/bleed when I apply it. I cannot tell you how many liquid liners I had to toss out because the eyeliner kept bleeding. The eyeliner stays in place all day (and night) long and is very easy to remove. The eyeliner is also very easy to control and to hold in between your fingers. Another good thing about Palladio Eye Ink is the pen is short. You can get up close to the mirror without having to worrying the eyeliner getting in the way.

Available at Sally Beauty Supply and online.

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Palladio Retractable Herbal Eye Liner in Black Brown Review, Photos, and Swatch

Audrey Dao — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:26:17 +0000

Palladio Herbal Retractable Eye Liner in Black Brown ($4.49) Palladio slim eye liners with a firm yet easy glide-on ability to provide a perfect line for the eyes.

My Thoughts:

Palladio Retractable Herbal Eye Liner is a retractable, waterproof eyeliner. Because it’s a retractable eyeliner, you never have to worry about sharpening it. The eyeliner is creamy and soft so it glides on very easily and smoothly. The staying power is great. I did not notice any smudging or fading throughout the day. I even wore it when I went to the gym, and it stayed put. I didn’t apply the eyeliner to my waterline so I cannot comment on how well it lasts on the waterline. I really like this black brown shade because it is truly brown. Usually when I buy a brown eyeliner, the shade is never truly brown. There is always a red tone. Overall, the Palladio Retractable Herbal Eye Liner is a good affordable eyeliner. If you’re looking for a retractable eyeliner, you should try Palladio’s.

Available at Sally Beauty Supply and online.

Check out the swatch for Palladio Herbal Eye Liner in Black Brown plus more photos!

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner Review

Audrey Dao — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:33:08 +0000

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner ($7.94) I was so delighted to have found this gel liner. It is waterproof and works well on the waterline. I nabbed the eyeliner in all 4 colors: black, brown, grey, and plum. They all are pigmented and go on creamy smooth. The color lasts all day and doesn’t budge until you remove it. I think it is the perfect replacement for MAC Fluidline. It’s almost half the price (even cheaper during sales!) and comes with a brush! I think this the best drugstore eyeliner and probably one of the best eyeliners on the market. I just wish it came with a tiny bit more product. It’s about the same size as MAC’s Fluidline.

E.L.F Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Review

Audrey Dao — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:09:15 +0000

E.L.F Waterproof Eyeliner Pen ($1) Get no smudge with no-budge eyeliner, which creates a fabulous and fresh look of precision that lasts for hours. The smooth pen applicator easily glides on color for very fine to bold lines for effortless beauty.

My Thoughts:

I’m not a big fan of this liquid liner. I found the application uneven. The pen would dry out in the middle of the application. As a result, I would end up with a fading line. I would have to go over it again to try to even up the pigmentation. I have this in black and I found the color didn’t come out truly black. It was more of a faded, greyish black. To get the color to a be true black, I had to layer it on a few times. I also felt the consistency was a little thin/watery. Maybe that is why it the color isn’t very pigmented. When I removed it, it came off in clumps. It was rather strange. I’ve never experienced this with an eyeliner before. It reminded me of removing mascara with the tubes/fibers. On the positive side, the liquid liner is waterproof as advertised. It did last the whole day for me with very minimal fading. If you want to practice and master the art of applying liquid liner, this liner would be perfect. It will only cost you $1. I personally wouldn’t repurchase this to add to my collection.

Revlon Beyond Natural Defining Eye Pencil Review

Audrey Dao — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:27:58 +0000

Revlon Beyond Natural Defining Eye Pencil ($7.99) Formula glides on smoothly and soft shades blend easily for naturally defined eyes that don’t look overdone.

My Thoughts:

I didn’t really like this eye pencil. It was just too big for me. You won’t be able to get a thin line no matter how hard to try. I guess you could apply it like an eye liner and then smudge the color for a smoky eye effect. The eyeliner didn’t last very long even with a primer. Maybe if I could figure out how to work it, then it’ll be better

Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner Review

Audrey Dao — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:41:08 +0000

Revlon Luxurious Color Eyeliner ($9.99) Have it all with our Revlon Luxurious Color™ Eyeliner. One pencil lets you create two looks from precise to smoky. The velvety formula glides on with the ease of a pencil and the color intensity of a liquid liner. Customize your look with the built-in smudger. Available in 6 shades.

My Thoughts:

I admit it. I gravitated towards this eyeliner because of the “luxurious” looking packaging. It’s so eye catching! I’m sure glad I did because it turned out to be a great eyeliner. It’s a soft pencil that is smudgable. Because it is a smudgeable eyeliner, be aware of some fading and smudging. The pencil is very pigmented and is buildable. The smudge sponge at the tip is great and doesn’t hurt/scratch your lid when you use it.

Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner Review

Audrey Dao — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:56:12 +0000

Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner ($6.29)

Why You’ll Love It

Waterproof liquid liner delivers all-day wear.

No skipping, no smearing
Precision brush for perfect application

My Thoughts:

Maybelline Ultra Liner Waterproof Liquid Liner is great for drawing a thin, precise line. The brush may take a little bit of time to get used to, but I think it’s worth it. I have heard people say that it has flaked on them, but I never experienced flaking unless I rubbed my eyes. So, don’t rub your eyes. The liner goes on very smooth and evenly and lasts for quite some time. It is indeed waterproof. I don’t know if it will last on your waterline (I was asked to answer this question) because I never apply liquid eyeliner to my waterline. I only apply it to my top lashline. Overall, it’s a really good liquid liner.

Maybelline Line Stylist Eyeliner Review

Audrey Dao — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Maybelline Line Stylist Eye Liner ($6.99)

Why You’ll Love It

Ultimate, precise control in a pencil eyeliner.

No skipping, dragging or pulling
Silky soft, long-wearing formula glides on for flawless application that won’t smudge or smear
Washes off easily

My Thoughts:

No no no no no. NO. Not a good eyeliner at all. I could hardly see the color after I applied it. Plus, major tugging occured when I tried to apply the eyeliner. The application was not smooth at all. It was like scratching your eyelid with no color payoff. The harder I would press down to apply, the more the eyeliner would break/crumble. If I was able to get the color to show up, it wouldn’t last very long. I was hoping the eyeliner would give me a thin “exact” line, but nope. Such a disappointment.