I finally found my HG (that's Holy Grail, as well as my initials) of eyeliners. I have always been a fan of Bobbi Brown's gel eyeliner. I have used Black Plum (so pretty) and more recently tried Caviar Ink (very nice dark brown). And I love her eye shadows. One of my favorites is the Forest Metallic Eye Shadow. So when I was at the BB counter back in July and the SA mentioned that the gel eyeliner would be coming out in Forest Shimmer in August, I practically swooned. And since the kiddies are home and I haven't really been shopping, my fab friend Sherry picked up a pot for me (same trip where she got the fabbie Dior polish for me - a true friend she is).What does the color look like? Well, I'll let the marketing geniuses at the BB website tell you:
A fresh, new spin on Fall’s strong eye: Forest Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner. For a look that’s equally of-the-moment and an Ivy League classic, Bobbi’s blended deepest green with golden pearls to create a liner that really makes eyes pop.
What else can I say? Perfection. Gorgeous. Love love love. I actually think the color is more like a khaki-ish, olive-ish color than just a straight green. But it's sooooo preeeeeeetttttttttttyyyyyyy.And the formula - this eyeliner wears like iron. Fab friend Sherry actually has freakishly oily eyelids and therefore is my absolute true tester for any eye shadow and eye liner - and this stuff stays put in a miraculous way (fyi, the Chanel waterproof pencil failed her test). I find that it takes a teeny bit of practice, but not much...and I'm so not patient about getting ready in the morning, so anything difficult gets tossed out the window.
I use both their ultra fine eyeliner brush and a lip brush for application, depending on the effect I want. Yes, I said a lip brush. The eyeliner brush deposits more gel for a deeper color and you can vary the line from very fine to a little thicker. I use the lip brush when I want a smudgier effect - it works quite well. It doesn't deposit quite as much formula and the line is thicker, so it needs a little less precision - and on some mornings, that's a good thing. (I also use a foundation brush for my BB pot rouge, but that's another conversation).
I give it my highest recommendation possible. Just don't ask me to choose between this and the Dior polish.
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Thanks Heidi! I will look for this when we are at the Mall tomorrow.
Interesting. I have to try it next time I go to Blue Mercury. Thanks for the tip.
Looking forward to trying it! My eyeliner always seems to run and smear. Thanks!
Thank you for the tip, I have never tried gel eyeliner before and have been wonderding about it!
hmm gel eyeliner! never knew it existed! way cool, i must try it out! :)
Thanks for the review--I love BB's eyeliners. What pot rouge color do you like? I'm having a hard time resisting them.
The black plum sounds interesting for me! GREAT REVIEW!
First, a note - I usually purchase new BB products from Nordstrom so I can return it easier if I don't love it. But if you are interested in ordering online, BB has Free Shipping with any order, plus a mini crystal lip gloss - code is ENJOY25...so enjoy!
Kathy - have fun at the Mall - hope you have better luck at JC than last trip!
Rosa - I have heard about Blue Mercury, but not much detail and I would love to hear more.
Kathryn - If it works for fab friend Sherry, it should work for you - good luck!!
Only The Good Stuff - you are welcome!
ashley - it does exist, and it's fab!
iheartgreen - I used Powder Pink pot rouge - and it's fantastic. It blends in so well and makes your cheeks glow (but not in a glittery way). I don't use it much in summer, but love it the other 3 seasons.
luvallthingsjcrew - black plum would be gorgeous on you - def check it out!
Don't forget to put the top back on it. Seems like a crazy thing to say, but my daughter got a hold of it for a weekend and by the time it came back to me it was just a glob. I want to try the Caviar Ink... is that a new shade?
Okay, so I rarely wear eye makeup, but I have noticed that my eyes look more open when I wear it on my top lids only.
Any advice on really rocking mascara that isn't black? I can't do black mascara with my coloring...it looks like I am getting ready for the streets, way too harsh...
Thank you...AND CANNOT wait till Sunday! Have you seen my polyvore of what I am looking for?
Thanks so much for the very detailed review! Just like your friend, I have very oily skin including eyelids!! The only eyeliner solution I've found is to use Paula Dorf's Transformer, and dip an angled brush into a dark shadow to make a waterproof liner. I love the sounds of Black Plum though!! I'll have to check these out :)
OMG thank you for this review! I need a new liner and I have the same problem as your friend-- NOTHING lasts past a few hours! Curious what color eyes you have? Do you think this is a universal shade? I am putting this on my list for my next trip to the BB counter!!
Joyce - Caviar Ink came out mid- July, so yes, it's new. (that's what I was buying when the SA told me about the upcoming Forest). And I know all about the caps - although I've had more trouble with their cream eyeshadow drying out than the gel eyeliner. The cream shadows only last about 6 months - but I guess I'm supposed to toss them then anyway.
Dina - saw your polyvore - I need to do my wishlist, polyvore, etc. Planning that for this afternoon, I think. We must get dressing rooms next to each other so you can yell at me when I'm trying on something too big. :) RE: mascara - go with brown or brown-black - that's what my mom uses. You should really try the Clinique Lash Power if you haven't already - formula is fantastic and it's not too full/volumizing/etc.
Julia - hope it works for you, too! Black Plum is a gorgeous color - it's my 2nd fave.
Stephanie - I have brown/green eyes (they are med brown with dark olive green, so they just look dark brown). I think this color would work on most people, but if you are headed to the BB counter, ask them - I have had great experiences with most of their SAs. The bronze shimmer one is also very pretty and not too dark. It depends on how deep of a color you want.
i love this eyeliner too!
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