I was recently sent a sample of Estee Lauder double wear gel eyeliner in the shade Stay Violet. Stay Violet is a very deep violet shade which is slightly metallic but not so much that you can't wear it everyday or to work. I personally find it a great alternative to black which can look harsh on some skin tones.
The great thing about these gel liners is once they set they stay put no primer needed, I have very oily lids and I can vouch that it did indeed stay put for 12 hours and had no signs of fading (for testing reasons I put this on at 6am and removed it at 12am).
These gel liners are so so easy to use even an idiot like me can apply them and I will openly say I am the worst at applying eyeliner in the world but I found this one rather easy to line my hooded eyes (damn you gene pool). The formula is so soft and silky and a dream to apply, if like me you aren't great at the ol' application I strongly suggest using a small firm angled liner brush and steady your arm by leaning on a flat surface.
Like most people I want get the most out of my products, if a product can work hard then damn it I will make it! Estee Lauder double wear gel liners can be used on the waterline and as an eyeshadow or eyeshadow base. Now that's what I call hard working.
I will be buying the black and brown versions of this purely as the do what they claim (unlike a good few products) and I promise they are uber easy to use!
Double wear gel liners cost £15.50 and are available from www.esteelauder.co.uk and most department stores.
F.Y.I the above product was sent to me for review purposes, I received no compensation for my review and all opinions are completely my own and 100% honest.
I also apologise for the range of tones you have been seeing the swatches as of late, the tan skin is mine and the paler skin is my sisters, sometimes its easier to snap the photos on someones arm than my own. Hope this clears things up a little :)
It looks so pretty! I wanted to get the black one but wasn't too sure about the blackness of it.. And like I told u before.. Once I'm done with my Bobbi Brown gel liner.. I'm planning to get the inglot
ReplyDeleteI really love the color! I´m diying to try a purple liner, but I can't find any "cheap" one.
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that color looks really pretty! (: I need to get a good purple eyeliner~
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blog ! I am reading all of your posts and I'm addicted ! Great reviews :)
ReplyDelete@delteful speaks- I havent tried the black one but if the pigmentation is anything like this one it will be great :) x
ReplyDelete@estefania- thanks its such a pretty shade :) aww sometimes you ar ebest saving up and getting a pricey one as the quality is better :) x
@mimi- it really is, its not in your face but still a fab change from black, thank you for your comment :) x
@laura- aww thank you so much :) x
Pretty.. I would've hoped it'd be more purpley, but the subtlety of it would work great for almost anyone! :)
ReplyDeletethat color looks yummy for some reason lol
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@beauty by krystal - ah I dontthink id like it if it was more purpley mainly because im scared of colour haha! But thank you for your comment :) x
ReplyDelete@arianne- haha it is pretty yummy haha x
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely. The colour really suits you and looks like a great alternative to black like you said x
ReplyDeleteYou have such lovely eyes!
ReplyDeletei like thats its a purple/gray type of color, perfect for work! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful ! Although I would like if the purple was more noticeable !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour and it's great that can be used on the waterline also.
ReplyDelete@ev- me too :) such a pretty shade :) x
ReplyDelete@miss bad- ah fair enough :) x
@beautyshades- its one of the few that stays put on my waterline :) x
I love that color. It looks so pretty on you, and I actually like how it's subtle and not too bright/crazy.
ReplyDelete@jc- thanks chica :) I really like how subtle it is too :) Im really not a fan of crazy brights my face cant take them haha! xx
ReplyDeleteThat colour is stunning! I need to get my hands on one ASAP. What's it like for blending? It looks like it'd be the perfect all-over base for a purple smokey eye.
ReplyDelete@salut!sophie- It blends really well its super soft but you do have to move quick as it sets quite quickly too :) x
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ReplyDeleteWoo, I love products that can be used for more than one thing. :D It's always great to get the most out of our money! I'm liking this purple a lot. It looks black...but I can definitely see the dark, metallic purple accent. So pretty!
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ReplyDeleteI love that colour, it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful blog, I will defintily be back to read more of what you post. I wish you all the luck in the world (although I am sure you don't need it).
All the best,
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I love Estee Lauder makeup, but I haven't tried this. Gotta check it one day.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried any EL makeup, but I recently fell in love with gel liners (ie: the one from essence I just posted on). I've honestly never done much in terms of color for my liners, just black and white (for the lower lid). I think adding some color might soften up my range of looks. >w> Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteI like the slight sheen to it :)
ReplyDeletei love the colour! x
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