Wednesday, October 30, 2019

The Best Pencil for Tightlinging (ver. 2019)



If you've joined any of my makeup workshops and probably ended up talking about eyeliners, I've said it a couple of times I am quoting myself: "Do not tightline if you live in the Philippines, MOST or almost ALL eyeliner pencils will smudge!"


And I still stand by my statement until I tried the newest Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eyeliner Pencil in shade M-60.  I am talking about this particular color because in this particular shade I was able to test the product in all sorts of circumstances.  Other shades may use other pigments or ingredients (for colors) so I really can't vouch on all the colors as a whole  So let's stick to this gorgeous M-60 shade shall we?


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M-60 is also known as a Matte Dark Brown Shade.  I got drawn to this shade immediately because it isn't the usual warm-tone brown that you get in most eyeliner pencils that has the name "Brown" to it.  Matte Dark Brown is a Rich cool-tone brown that looks so nice if used on the eye with or without makeup on!


a photo of Make UP For Ever Aqua Pencil Extra Long Lasting Waterproof review M-60

As for ANY pencil, you have to make sure the tip is sharpen to be able to create a nice liner look.  Since the Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil is highly pigmented and glides smoothly, resharpening is needed along the way!  So invest in a good eye pencil sharpener as well!




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This is one of the few pencils I can tightline and won't come back home with Panda-eyes.  This stays the whole day through workout, rain, sweat and a whole lot of humidity inside the car (imagine you parked the car under the son for hours???)

I don't have to say anything else about how it looks but this is a perfect shade for most Filipinas.  If you don't believe me, just check out this clear Before and After shot.

And if you want to create more "oomph" the the look, feel free to sharpen your pencil once again and apply a nice line on the upper and lower lashline and smoke everything out with a smudger brush!

a photo of Make UP For Ever Aqua Pencil Extra Long Lasting Waterproof review


 This, is the best pencil for tightlining and for everything else!
That's my opinion and I'm sharing it to YOU.

You're welcome :D

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
 

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