This odd little alien of an eye liner brush is all around the internet lately. Some love it, some hate it, where did PrettyPandaMakeup fall on the love/hate spectrum with the Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush ($5.99).
All this is is a tiny pointed silicone tip attached to a brush handle. Gimmicky? Maybe...but the premise is interesting. It is supposed to provide tug-free application of liner.
The tip is decently long and is very very flexible.
I decided to test it with the IT Cosmetics Liner Love liner, and here is the silicone brush loaded up with liner.
These liner swatches show the bendy-ness of the brush, but also show that application on the flat surface of the back of my hand is a little patchy. At this point, I was concerned about how it would fare on my eyes.
I was able to get a dense, thick line that was relatively smooth by using this brush. However, thin lines are a no-go here. Because the brush holds so much product and doesn't soak any of it up, this is a tool better suited for thicker cat eyes or more dramatic looks. I did find the fine point useful in making the little eye-liner flick, and I like that it is very easy to clean, but I still prefer a traditional eyeliner brush.
Have you tried this weird, new beauty tool? Thoughts?
I have never seen an eyeliner brush like this before!!! I usually do a pretty thick cat eye everyday, so I might like this! But I'm kind of scared to try it LOL
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit scary, but it is really kind of comfy, it just needs a ton of product to really function well, and for me, that results in thick lines.
DeleteI've never tried a brush like that. It does seem useful for certain lines.
ReplyDeleteIt is for a nice smooth arch, definitely! I wonder if it would work well for lip lining...hmmm..
DeleteI hate this brush LOL hahahaha as you know! Good on you for getting it to work. :D
ReplyDeleteHaha yes I know! I am only slightly annoyed with it, but it still is definitely the neglected brush on my counter already.
DeleteInteresting eyeliner brush. Not sure if I could make it work... I only very rarely wear eyeliner anyway. And when I do I use a very simple angled brush from e.l.f.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is interesting, but regular brushes do the same thing!
Deletegreat post! i havent tryed this one...
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Thanks Natasa!
DeleteThank you for this review! I was actually looking into buying this and I think I'm going to purchase one of these ;D I love how you have showed a picture where you have used the brush :)
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I think you will like it! If you need an eye brush anyway, this is a good option!
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