Product Review: Essence Stays No Matter What 24h Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

     Hello, Happy Sunday to all! I'm back with another review. I miss sharing product reviews and I know I owe you a lot. So for today, I'll be sharing a review of another eyeliner that was sent to me by Essence Philippines months ago. It's actually my prize from their Facebook fan page contest. I was very lucky that day because I'm the last sharer of the contest photo then I was tagged by my sister that I won two products from them Essence Stays No Matter What 24h Waterproof Eyeliner Pen and Essence All About Curl Mascara that I'll be reviewing on my next post. 

     If you're a long time reader of this blog, I've shared my love-hate relationship with eyeliner pens. The first eyeliner pen that I've tried was ELF and that eyeliner pen gave me a very horrible experience. If you want to read my review click HERE. Another eyeliner pen was from a local brand and I'm happy that it gave me positive results. So now here's another eyeliner pen that I think was one of the best that I've tried so far. I have a not so oily lids that's why I don't use eye primer when applying this eyeliner. If you want to know my thoughts about this product click CONTINUE READING to find out!

Essence Beauty Stay No Matter What Waterproof Eyeliner Pen (Midnight Black)
Extremely resistant! this eyeliner pen’s formula lasts up to 24 hours – even after jumping into the pool! with a felt-tip applicator, the deep-black texture creates an accurate line that lasts… and lasts and lasts, no matter what!

Product Review: BYS Automatic Eye Pencil in 04 Super Soft Black

     This product is an impulse buy but I have no regrets buying it because it was actually a good buy! I'm not a fan of black liners. I find the color too off because I look mataray (snobbish) from the black eyeliners that I've tried before. I'm not sure if that's only my perception when I apply black eyeliner on my eyelids but I always doubt when it's black. I always say to myself  that it's not for me. If there are two things that I regard as my weapon to look simply pretty, that probably the lipstick and eyeliner. I don't know why I got hooked with eyeliners lately. Maybe it's because I noticed my eyelids look different from each other and to mask that I need to apply eyeliners may it be brown-my fave or black. Okay, a NEW fave :)

     So in search of my HG black eyeliner, I secretly spying on three brands whenever I go window shopping at malls around my area. Every time I swatch a gel or pencil eyeliner, I always have doubts inside my head. Aside from the brand, I always check the price. As I've said on the the very first paragraph of this post, it's an impulse buy. It happened months ago when I dropped by at Watsons Sm Fairview just to replenish my stock of Purederm Makeup Remover Wipes. The SA approached me and said she wanted to try their eyeliner on my eyelids since I'm not wearing my fave Choco eyeliner from Virginia Olsen that day. I was convinced because I saw a lady who just bought this and purchased three different colors. Well, I should thank her if ever we'll cross our paths again because my impulse buy is really worth it!

BYS Automatic Eye Pencil in 04 Super Soft Black
This automatic wind up eyeliner pencil makes for easy and handy application. Black is the must have shade and with a slightly harder lead will create fine lines and definition.

Product Review: Nichido Minerals Spot Concealer

     It's weekend, any plans for today? My apologies for not posting lately, our internet connection is acting up and it's really weird because the internet service provider said that the line is okay. Anyhoo, I mentioned in my previous post that I'm currently testing new products and so far I'm loving them. The first one is Eskinol and this one that I'm going to review is becoming another favorite too.  Aside from the main use of this product as spot concealer, I also use this to brighten my eyes by lining my waterlines. I feel naked whenever I live the house if I didn't apply this. I only sleep for an average of 4-5 hours a day, my eyes always look tired. When I use this product I get compliments that I look fresh and glowing. 

     Will just make the introduction short. I seldom use this product as spot concealer that's why the photos below shows what it looks like when applied to my waterline. And before I forgot, Nichido is a local brand selling affordable makeups and beauty tools. 

Nichido Minerals Spot Concealer

Nichido Minerals Spot Concealer
I've written my name here to see if this shade matches my skin tone. 

Nichido Minerals Spot Concealer
bare waterline, no undereye concealer

Nichido Minerals Spot Concealer
Used on my waterline, see the difference from the photo above? I applied concealer on my undereye here.

size: 0.04 oz. / 1.14g

price: 139 php (Around $ 3.40+)

place bought: Health and Beauty Section, Sm Fairview

ingredients: Contains Silica, Mica and Zinc Oxide

What I like:

• Affordable.
• The texture is okay and blendable if I use this as spot concealer.
• It's not creamy and I'm surprise that doesn't tug my when concealing small pimples.
• Covers minor imperfection such as pimple marks and blends well on my skin.
• It glides smoothly on my waterlines that's why a line or two is enough and the color will already show.
• Doesn't irritate my eyes, no sting and redness.
• Stays more than 5 hours on my waterlines.
• Brightens tired eyes when used as liner on waterlines.

What I don't like:

• There's a slight pink undertone.
• Smudges a bit but it's not obvious because of the color.

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. This product acts as 2 in 1 product that's why I find this affordable. If you still remember my review on Shawill Eyeliner Pencil, you can say that Nichido performs well and the color isn't that obvious unlike white or silver eyeliner pencils. But before using this product on your waterlines, test it first on by lining a very small portion of your waterline and observe if you feel any discomforts. If irritation occurs, better stop using this product as eyeliner and just use it as spot concealer after all this is intended to conceal blemishes.

     Do you use eyeliner to brighten your eye? I highly appreciate your suggestions dearies ^_^

    

Good Times!~

Product Review: Virginia Olsen Minerals Choco Eyeliner

     Hi! I'm back after a week of feeling the holiday depression thingy where I just wanted to stay at home and think of nothing. Well, it's hormonal I guess because after my monthly visit the feeling just flown away. I feel the holidays now! So let's start celebrating this season with good vibes and by that I want to share my happy thoughts on my first mineral makeup experience. I really want to share this review because I know most of us use pencil, liquid or gel type of eyeliner. If you're thinking that loose pigments like this will not give you the good color pay-off that you're looking for an eyeliner then think twice. This baby gives amazing results! 

     Virginia Olsen Minerals eye colour has been produced with a high density of mineral makeup ingredients, so a little goes a long way. These natural cosmetics can be used interchangeably as eyeliner, highlighter, or eyeshadow.

Virginia Olsen Minerals Choco Eyeliner
Love the packaging

Product Review: San San Waterproof Eyeliner Pen with Vitamins A, C & E

     Hi lovelies! I'm sooo lazy these past few days. It's really hot everywhere. I can't concentrate on doing simple household chores and easily get pissed off with my son's naughtiness. I need to stay calm and some window shopping can stop my temperament from rising. 

     So today I wanna share some insights on my new eyeliner pen. If you're a follower of my blog, prolly you know that I made a rant on E.L.F. Eyeliner Pen. After that experienced, I veered away from all the pen eyeliner that I saw at Watsons and Sm Department store beauty section. I said to myself that I'll just stick to my San San gel liner and will try out other brands after I finished it. Luckily, my youngest sister gave me this eyeliner pen from San San that she bought on sale. I have positive review on their gel liner and I know this product will not fail me.

San San Waterproof Eyeliner Pen with Vitamins A, C & E

San San Waterproof Eyeliner Pen with Vitamins A, C & E I got this shade in Brown

San San Waterproof Eyeliner Pen with Vitamins A, C & EThe tip is perfect for me, I'm just starting to learn the trick of "thin and thick" lines

San San Waterproof Eyeliner Pen with Vitamins A, C & E
swatches on my arm

San San Waterproof Eyeliner Pen with Vitamins A, C & EOn my eye, sorry wasn't able to take a clear photo of the eyeliner itself

size: 0.07 fl.oz. / 2.0ml

price: 85php- on sale (Around $2.00)

place bought: HBC store, Sm Fairview

ingredients: Aqua, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Retinyl Palmitate  (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Propyl Paraben, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492,CI 77891

What I like:

• Simple packaging and there's a color indicator below the pen
• Affordable
• Complete details listed on the packaging with batch, manufacturing and expiry date
• The pen tip is not dry and the shape is great for beginners to practice thin and thick lines
• Glides easily
• Color pay off is good
• Dries quickly after lining my eyes
• Easy to remove using my facial wipes
• No raccoon eyes

What I don't like:

• Always OOS! I already went to 5 HBC stores to get a backup and wasn't able to get one
• Not rub proof and smudge proof

Will I repurchase? Yes! I already considered this as my to-go eyeliner pen

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4/5 rating. After losing hope on my first eyeliner pen experience, I think I'm going back to try other brands. For ladies with oily eyelids, you can put eye primer first to avoid smudging. Since the weather is really hot, it is better to place the eyeliner in a cooler place to avoid drying out. Always replace cap after use and store it upside down. 

     That's all for now! What's your favorite eyeliner pen? Thanks for sharing.

Good Times!~