Review ★ Creer Beaute Sailor Moon Star Power Prism Eyeliners

Halluuuu readers~

I saw these eyeliners on Sasa and I had to have them LOL. These eyeliners are a part of the Sailor Moon Miracle Romance line, which also includes: the Star Power Prism eyeliners (4 liquid eyeliners and 1 pencil eyeliner), Miracle Romance nail polishes (5 colours based on the main 5 sailor scouts), the Shining Moon powder (which costs a mini fortune on ebay), and the Miracle Moon Lipstick (which is actually more like a lip balm).

I purchased the liquid eyeliners in black and brown, as well as the white pencil liner. I'll have a separate review for the white pencil liner to avoid this post being too picture heavy~

The eyeliners come in cute, girly packaging. I think it's really cute ^^. I don't understand any of the text on the packaging, and the back is in Chinese since I got it from Sasa. But the diagram shows you how you can wear it~

The design on the eyeliners are really cute too~ the white one is the black eyeliner, and the brownish-black looking one is the brown eyeliner. You might be thinking that it looks really similar to the Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner, and well... 

You aren't wrong LOL. 

They are pretty much identical to the Dolly Wink eyeliner, except for the design on the eyeliners themselves. The brush tips are also identical in terms of appearance, as well as the feel of it when I apply the eyeliner.

To be honest, I don't feel like there isn't any difference between the Dolly Wink and Creer Beaute Sailor Moon eyeliners LOL. That isn't to say that they're bad, because the Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner is definitely one of my favourite eyeliners out there. The eyeliners have a 0.1mm tip for thin lines and precision, but the brush is flexible so you can create thicker lines as well. They are waterproof, so you don't have to worry about smudging, or your eyeliner fading throughout the day (especially if you live in a warmer country!). However it is debatable whether it is smudgeproof, since some people have said that the Dolly Wink eyeliner smudges easily, so this might also be the case for these eyeliners since they're really similar. If that's a problem, applying a primer or eyeshadow before the eyeliner should help! I tried rubbing the swatches under water a little, and the black one didn't budge at all. The brown one lightened up a little though, but it's not like we usually rub our eyes when we have eye make-up on!

I have like no eyelashes lolol

It isn't opaque when you draw a single line straight through, but it's not a big deal since most liquid/gel liners require you to go over a few times so you have a perfect line. It takes around 2 layers to achieve an opaque black. You'll definitely love these eyeliners if the Dolly Wink eyeliners are one of your favourites!

Pros

+ Lasts all day

+ Waterproof

+ Smudgeproof

+ Cute packaging and design

+ Thin, flexible 0.1mm brush tip

+ Drugstore priced on Sasa
+ Easy to apply/glides on smoothly
+ Dries quickly

Cons

- Price variance between eBay and Sasa

- Availability

Rating: ★★★★☆

Where to purchase? I bought these from Sasa for $14.10 ($12.70 USD). You can also purchase it on ebay from anywhere between $15-18!

Are you looking forward to the Sailor Moon remake? 

Would you buy these eyeliners? 

What is your HG eyeliner?

Review ★ Etude House Drawing Show Creamy Eyeliner + GIVEAWAY WINNER

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a fun Halloween (or Hallow's Eve, which ever you prefer) yesterday! I didn't do much aside from carve a pumpkin for a contest with my club (I only drew the gengar, and we didn't win anything OTL), and then go for all you can eat sushi at Spring Sushi in the AMC. I would have gone clubbing/partying if I wasn't sick = u=;;. If any of you dressed up yesterday, please let me know in the comments :D.

Today, I will be reviewing the Étude House Draw My Show creamy eyeliner. As much as I love gel liners because of their matte finish and long wear, I'm pretty lazy when it comes to using them because of the amount of precision required with a brush. However I started using this one because my Dolly Wink eyeliners have started to dry out :(, and I don't want to buy another until I find stuff I want on sasa.

Description 
(taken from the description on Jolse)
"Etude House Drawing Show creamy liner has an intense and vivid colour to enhance and define eyes for any look. Its smooth gliding texture and easy to control fine tipped brush makes for the most accurate application, and always results in clean and clear lines. Beacause of its easy use, this eyeliner if perfect for beginners. The waterproof formula adheres all day and night and holds up against sweat and sebum for long lasting wear."

I purchased it in BR401 brown (double shot), but they also come in the following:
- BK801: black, one shot (quick dry)
- BK802: black, double shot
- BK803: grey, double shot

I assume double shot means you can smudge it if you want a more smoky effect, or fix it easily if you make a mistake because it doesn't dry as quickly as BK801.

As usual, Étude House's packaging is adorable, but it was pretty difficult to get it out LOL. It comes in a generic pot, and a small eyeliner brush is included in the box. The brush appears pretty small because it has a lid on it, but you can put the lid on top to extend the handle! It isn't much longer than the brush that comes with the Maybelline gel liner. I don't know why, but I'm pretty bad at using the angled eyeliner brush, so I really like that it comes with a normal eyeliner brush. This type of eyeliner brush is good for beginners too!

The texture of the eyeliner is very creamy and smooth, so it glides on seamlessly! There's some glitter in it, but it isn't really noticeable. I've tried eyeliners that were tough to apply because of their drier consistencies, so the brush would pull on my lid as I applied it. As you can see from the swatch, the stroke is true to colour, and opaque. You can get a solid stroke in one swipe, which is a good thing because that means you use less product :D. It's easy to fix if you make a mistake too.

I've used this several times now, and I can honestly say that the eyeliner is long-lasting! I have classes from morning to afternoon/evening, and my eyeliner is always still in tact by the end of the day. It doesn't smudge throughout the day too! I think this eyeliner would work especially well for those whose lids get oily throughout the day. On top of being smudge proof, it is also waterproof! I'm not sure about swimming since I don't swim with make-up on LOL, but it will definitely hold up if you got stuck outside on a pouring day without an umbrella, or if you have a hardcore workout at the gym or something.

This review is pretty short, since gel eyeliners are pretty generic. However, Etude House's gel liner is a great alternative to the more expensive brands such as MAC or Bobbi Brown. It is drug store priced at around $9-10, so it is wallet-friendly too! The more you save, the more you can spend on other things :D. This product does everything it claims to do, so you are definitely getting what you pay for. I think I might buy the black one in the future ^^

Pros
+ Long-lasting
+ True to colour
+ Creamy texture for a smooth application
+ Pigmented
+ Doesn't smudge
+ Small eyeliner brush included
+ Easy to use for beginners

Cons
- None

Rating: ★★★★★

Where to buy? I purchased this from Jolse for $9 (link). You can also find it at the following places: f2plus ($10), cosmetic-love ($13).

Also, congratulations to Ashley Wong for winning my first giveaway! 

If you didn't win this time, I will be having another giveaway closer to the holiday season c:.

Review ★ Missha The Style Stay All Day Stick Eyes

Hello everyone!

I haven't posted in awhile OTL...

But, I'm finally back from vacation, and I have survived 2 weeks of school. I keep telling myself that starting early will be worth it when we get an early winter break LOL, because most universities started a week later than mine due to orientation/frosh week. I'm already stressed out at the thought of all the assignments that will be due eventually = A=;;. 

Anyways, today’s review will be on Missha’s The Style Stay All Day Stick Eyes (it's an eyeshadow pencil)! I’ve never used any Missha products before these, including their ever so popular BB cream. But I’ve always thought their packaging was really nice looking. Nonetheless, this product is great!

Description
A waterproof eyeshadow stick with a long-lasting, rich formula. The two colours allow for 'easy colour matching' (the colours are coordinated).

I bought:

★ #1 Gold & Deep Brown

★ #3 Pink & Brown Grey

They also come in:

★ #2 Beige & Chocolate

★ #4 Peach & Khaki

★ #5 White & Blue

They come in a sleek, black box with a simplistic design. The pencils themselves feel heavier than your average eyeshadow pencil, which gives a ‘luxurious’ feel to them since products that feel cheap tend to light. There’s a colour on each side of the pencil, one that can be used as a highlight for your eyes (inner corner and/or bottom eyelid), and one that can be used as a base/all over colour or outer crease shade. You can twist the sides to get more product out. The actual pencil tip is tapered and flat, rather than cone shaped or rounded. 

There's a fair amount of colours available that are very wearable, and there's one with a turquoise colour for those who are looking for a pigmented pop of colour!

I bought them because I wanted a shimmery white or pink colour that worked well for the inner corner of my eyes. I like using a pencil for the lower lid more because eyeshadows tend to have fall out, or they’re not as pigmented as I’d like them to be. The texture is very smooth and creamy, and the product is very pigmented. It easy to blend the colour with a finger or brush before it sets, so you can have a very intense or soft colour, depending on the look you're going for!

The product claims to be waterproof and smudgeproof, which is a huge plus because the last thing I want is my eye make-up to smudge because it makes me look like a raccoon, or just really haggard. I ran it under lukewarm water for around a minute, and it still looked the same, so it is waterproof.

The lighting changed so it doesn't appear as dark as the previous 2 photos~

It is smudgeproof in the sense that it stays put throughout the day; however, it will smudge if you rub your eyes. In the photos I swiped my finger over it with some pressure and it smudged. But realistically, I find that most eye products with a creamy texture (probably because of the oils or wax) tend to smudge if you rub over it, so it's fine as long as you don't rub your eyes or something along those lines.

I still recommend wearing a primer or applying a powder eyeshadow on top to set it for extra insurance, so that it won’t smudge or crease, especially if you have oily eyelids. 

Verdict

I really like this product because it doesn’t fail to deliver. It’s drugstore priced at $9.90, so you don’t have to break the wallet for it. It’s a good alternative for the more expensive eyeshadow sticks that can be found in Sephora, although Missha doesn’t have the same variety of colours from brands such as Urban Decay. It has a long-lasting formula that stays put throughout the day, and the colours are very wearable for everyday make-up or for a night out (softer/natural eye make-up vs. heavy/intense make-up). Most of the colours work well together, so you can mix and match different sticks too (the turquoise/blue is a little more of a stretch)!

Pros
+ Pigmented
+ Blendable
+ Nice packaging
+ Versatile colours
+ Waterproof
+ Doesn't smudge throughout the day
+ Smooth texture

Cons
- None

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Where to buy? I bought them from f2plus1 for $9.90 USD (link). You can also find them at the following places: amazon ($11.59), cosmetic-love ($12.62), kpoptown ($8.80), koreadepart ($8.20), and testerkorea ($8.80).    

I will have my giveaway post, and a post about my vacation eventually OTL, perhaps within the next week or so~

Do you use eyeshadow pencils, normal eye shadows, or both?