Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner Review, Swatches, & EOTD

     I got this eyeliner in January's Birchbox, and while I was not thrilled with it in the beginning, I've been converted into an every day user of this product, which is impressive, because I'm an EYELINER FEIND.

 

There's a little defect on my stick's design :c it's okay, though, it still works beautifully! Also, this is a smaller version of the actual product, hence the "mini" on the stick (.04 oz of product as opposed to .07 oz)

Here's Sephora's description of this holy grail of liquid eyeliners:

    Featuring a long-lasting pigmented formula, this black eyeliner has an easy-to-apply, pen-style nib, allowing you to create thick feline flicks and defined lines for a smudge-proof finish. Apply a thin line along the lash line and inner rim or smudge outside the rim for a sultry, smoky effect. This gratifying, color-intense liner doesn't flake or fade and adds a unique touch to any look.

     The felt-tip of this pen makes for such an easy application of the product. The fact that the tip is tapered allows for complete control of the thickness of the line, and the finished line is always pigmented, smooth, and truly black. It dries on my lids really fast too, which is awesome because other liners will stay wet and transfer to my crease if I'm not careful. And once it's dry, it won't budge, which is awesome. I haven't tried it under my eyes but I'll be sure to update this post if I have any problems with it.

      I know a lot of girls that are intimidated by the difficulty of applying a cat's eye (I used to be one of them, haha) and this product allows me a beautiful winged look, and I can apply it on both eyes in less than a minute- messing up is almost impossible!!!

     Today's look is a prime example of quick makeup. I finished my face in under ten minutes today because I slept in (ew, mondays...)

Today's EOTD with Eyeko- 

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Eyeshadow- Midnight Cowboy (Lid)
MAC Matte Eyeshadow- Soft Brown (crease)

Eyeko Skinny Mini Liquid Eyeliner- Black

ModelCo Lashxtend Lengthening Mascara.

     I've heard of other people having this eyeliner dry up on them, but I've had mine since January, and so far, it still works fine.

     All in all, this is a GREAT product, and I use it regularly, especially to school (though I've been shopping my stash a little more lately, and I've been into colored liners in the past few weeks!). This is a great staple for someone who's starting to get into liquid liners, and it's pretty reasonable, at only $16, and they have some other colors with the same formula available, too.

     Like I said, I got this in my birchbox, but it's available at Sephora, too!

     Make sure to leave me any questions or comments that you have!!

Love,

Izzy

January 2013 Birchbox.

Get your very own Birchbox here!

     This month's theme for the box is "Best Year Ever", and the card is basically just Birchbox HQ begging its customers to stay subscribed, because they have "...plenty of ideas for maximizing our individual happiness". Hmm. I've been contemplating switching beauty box services for a while now, to try something new. This box would have been a complete dud for me if it wasn't for the nice eyeliner I got.

My box upon opening- everything was upside down :(

What a neat little box-thing!! Must be something cool inside- SIKE! It's a perfume sample and a tiny sample of a hair serum.

Here's what I got:

• Embryolisse Lait-Créme Concentré- 24-Hour Miracle Cream- This is a nice sized sample for a cream. I'll be trying this on my face and hands ASAP; I'm a major sufferer of VERY dry winter skin, and I'm always down to try a new moisturizer. 
• Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner- This product saved my box for me. I was at first NOT thrilled at all to get this, because I was never a fan of liquid eyeliners, but using this product has completely changed me. It's perfect, and so easy to use. It's full-sized too, which makes me believe I got my money's worth this month :) Separate review for this eyeliner is definitely coming soon!
• Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy- I hate getting perfume samples. I never use any of them because I'm extremely picky about my scents. This just smells to overbearing and "girly" to me; it just reminds me of girls dousing themselves in perfume in my school's locker room and leaves me nauseous. This is the second Juicy Couture perfume sample I've received too, and so far i'm 0-2 with liking their range of products
• Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Hair Restorative Serum- There probably isn't enough product in that sad tube to even cover my ends. I'll use it one day though, but I'm almost sure it won't help my hair at all.
• Nuxe Beauty 24 Hour Moisturizing Body Lotion- This was my beauty extra this month. Two moisturizers in one box, and BOTH of them claim moisture for 24 hours?! I'm suspicious... It's a pretty small sample size, especially for a body lotion :/ we'll see if it keeps my skin soft for as long as it claims!

     The longer I receive my Birchboxes, the more I'm thinking about switching over to Glossybox. I'd much rather have larger-sized products every month, even if it costs a little more, just because I feel like I've never had a single month w/ Birchbox where I've been thrilled with everything I've received. Opening this box was kind of a letdown, even though the eyeliner made up for it in the end.

Try birchbox and form your own opinion here! :)

     Do you have Birchbox, or do you plan to subscribe to another similar beauty box? I'd love to know your opinion about these services!

Love,

Izzy