EYELINER 101: The Best Liquid, Pencil, and Gel/Cream Eye Liners [Comprehensive Shopping Guide]

This post is for anyone who has previously asked me the question, "What eyeliners are the best?"As many of you very well know, my favorite makeup products to try are foundations, eyeliners, and nail polishes. So it should come to no surprise that this comprehensive shopping guide is thorough, with lots of options! I love variety, whether it is in finish, color, or texture.. don't we all? I hope you find the reviews helpful, text breakdowns of Top 3 at the end! Enjoy :)



Eyeliners Reviewed:
Lancome Artliner in Noir
Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Liner
MUFE Aqua Liner Waterproof Liquid in Navy
Stila Sparkle Liquid Liner in Electric [and for those asking, the Stila All-Day Pen liner smudges on me]
Lancome Waterproof Artliner in Beach Bum
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Liner in Woodstock
Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Waterproof Pencils
Lancome Kohl in Love Pencils in Chocolate Affair, Deepwater Blue, and Jade Crush
Chanel Stylo Yeux Long-Lasting Waterproof Pencil in Rose Platine [DCed]
MAC Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner Pencil in Undercurrent
THREE Flash Performance Eyeliner Pencil in 8
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black Ink
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
YSL Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils in Gold [LE]
Inglot AMC Matte Eye Liner Gels in 90 and 77

Makeup Worn:
YSL Teint Touche Eclat Foundation
Cle de Peau Powder Foundation in O20
Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in Natural Grey
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
Burberry Eye Shadow in Dark Sable
MAC Eyeshadows - Blanc Type and Era
Lancome Color Design Infinite 24H Eye Shadows - Tremendous Turquoise & Boundless Blue
Lancome Artliner in Noir and Hypnose Drama WP Mascara
Tom Ford Lip Colour Shine Lipstick in Quiver

Nails:
Zoya Pixie Dust in Vespa

Tank:
Soft Joie from HauteLook

Tom Ford Illuminating Highlight Pen Reviews, Photos, Swatches, Comparisons

Tom Ford released his new Illuminating Highlight Pens last year, but I have only just been able to experiment with these dreamy, versatile products. There are shimmery and matte shades, available at Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman, all swatched and described toward end of the post. Click below to see more photos!

From Harrods.com: Tom Ford believes in balance and symmetry. The illuminating highlight pen allows you to enhance, contour or diminish your features to create the appearance of symmetry. The range includes eight highly micronized shades: four tones that catch the light and bring focus to the cheekbones and eyes to create balance and symmetry (Citrine, Lavender Voile, Peach Blush and Liquid Bronze) and four tones that act as skin-priming concealers to diminish flaws and shadows (Naked Bisque, Dusk Bisque, Amber Éclat and Sable Intense). All eight tones work to soften and diffuse light for a smooth and undetectable finish.

REVIEW: My Favorite Face & Cheek Brushes

This brush guide has been a long time coming, but I finally was able to film this video because I was fortunate enough to have been able to purchase a Hakuhodo brush at The Makeup Show in LA recently! I plan to add more Hakuhodo, Tom Ford, and the revamped Chanel brushes to my collection, but not much will change otherwise for years to come. The brushes reviewed in the video below are tried and true, so give them a go because they are worth your time and your money!



Brushes Reviewed [all underlined products will link out for your convenience]:
Bobbi Brown Bronzer 
MAC 187 Marcel Wanders Edition
Laura Mercier Finishing
Bobbi Brown Blush
Hakuhodo Basic, B512BkSL for cheeks
Shu Uemura 20h for cheeks
SUQQU for cheeks [Asia & UK exclusive]
Sigma Duo Fibre Powder F15
Shu Uemura 17 for cheeks [Asia exclusive]
Tom Ford 02 Cream Foundation
Sigma Tapered Face F25

Other Tools/Brushes Mentioned:
BeautyBlender sponges
Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush
Sigma Flat Top Kabuki F80


Makeup Worn:
YSL Teint Touche Eclat Liquid Foundation in B40
Tom Ford Illuminating Pens in 02 and 05
Cle de Peau Powder Foundation in O20
Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in Natural Grey
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
Guerlain Ombre Eclat Single Eyeshadow in 187
Armani Eyes to Kill Intense in 9 Rock Sand
THREE Eyeliner Pencil in 08 [Check out my review and swatches HERE]
Tom Ford Lip Color Shine in Willing [Check out more photos and swatches HERE]
Chanel Glossimer in Volupte

Shirt:
Marciano [old]

Nails:
Lancome Vernis in Love in Peach Melodie & Midnight Roses

Lancome Baume in Love in 100 Rose in Love Review, Photos, Comparisons

I recently posted a photo of my favorite new on-the-go lip balm on Instagram, and I was flooded with questions so I decided to respond to them all here!

While at Nordstrom last week, I stopped by the Lancome counter to purchase one of their newest lip product offerings, the Baume in Love, $26. I have always had great luck with Lancome lipsticks, so I make it a point to try the new releases. This is a contemporary take on lip balm, since the element of surprise is the translucent neon bullet. Yes, it is bright in the tube but does not translate that way on the lips, making it ideal for daily use.

See more photos and lip balm formula comparisons after the jump!