Review ★ Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner

Hello everyone!

I decided to pick up the They're Real eyeliner yesterday at Sephora, since it was its official release date. I've watched a bunch of youtube videos about this eyeliner, and it seemed pretty good from what I could tell. However, there seems to be really mixed reviews about it. I didn't get to try it out in the store, since everyone was scrambling around and the tester was often not in its spot. It was really crowded, and there was a lot of Benefit(?) associates advertising the product, and doing people's makeup. But yeah, Sephora has a really great exchange/return policy, so there really isn't any harm in just purchasing it; although, don't get me wrong, I feel bad when I return things there LOL.

So is it worth the hype? Read more to find out!

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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:.