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EYE LINE THAT.....
"THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT EYELINER"
by Peita Gregory (Celebrity Makeup Artist)
During a make up artists’ life one searches high and low for the ''ultimate'' products, be that a mascara, lipstick, or foundation. These ''ultimates''of course change over the years as textures, formula's and general advancements take hold and replace these once ''ultimates'' with newbies.
It feels like forever that I have been searching for the ultimate black eyeliner. Liners come in many formulas and textures, from the well known pencil - which must be rich in pigment and soft enough so not drag the sensitive skin around the eye, yet hard enough so it doesn't smudge as soon as you blink. Then there is the liquid pen which is best used for a more defined look. It's not designed to be smudged and softened like a pencil but it asks to be drawn precisley and neatly in a 50's style flick or a sexy cats eye. Then there are the gel formula eye liners ( I must say a particular fav of mine ). These puppies have the ability to be smudged and softened into oblivion, or painted on to your lids just so. Gel's are suitable for anyone that wears an ''L'' plate around there neck when it comes to applying make up.
The problem with many eye liners are as follows;
A. The pigment as mentioned above. If it's not intense rich and strong in colour then what's the point.
B. The tip of the pen is almost always the wrong shape or doesn't deliver enough colour to the lid.
C. The longevity of the pen...it's a shame to say but most are weak to say the least. I mean if your out shacking your thang on the d-floor it needs staying power, so you can dance the night away and not worry that you look like you have been whacked in the face!
Give in to your inner ''Barbarella' go forth and line those eyes. My personal favourites are -
* ModelCo Gel Eye Liner www.modelco.com.au/
* ModelCo Colourbox Eye Pencil www.modelco.com.au/
* Bobbi Brown Gel Liner www.bobbibrown.com.au
* Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner www.stilacosmetics.com/
