What kind of wear and longevity do you look for in an eyeliner? What's most/least important?

What kind of wear and longevity do you look for in an eyeliner? What's most/least important?

9-10 hour wear would be ideal, and if it smudges, that would be a deal-breaker. I don’t mind even fading/the line thinning over time, and I’m not pressed about waterline wear. I will give up some longevity for ease of removal.

— Christine

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Estee Lauder Grey Haze Pure Color Envy Eyeshadow Quad

Estee Lauder Grey Haze Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow Quad (Refill) ($44.00 for 0.21 oz.) includes one very sparkly shade (lots of fallout, quite dry), two shimmers (that were disappointing to apply), and a darker matte hue (the best of a bad bunch). It's probably clear at...

Estee Lauder Grey Haze Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow Quad (Refill) ($44.00 for 0.21 oz.) includes one very sparkly shade (lots of fallout, quite...

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Iconic London Beach Vibes Sheer Bronzer

Iconic London Beach Vibes Sheer Bronze ($27.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a light-medium brown with warm, slightly more orange-leaning undertones and mostly matte finish, once the formula dried down. The texture was watery with a gel-like aspect that gave it more spreadability. ...

Iconic London Beach Vibes Sheer Bronze ($27.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a light-medium brown with warm, slightly more orange-leaning undertones and mostly...

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Pat McGrath Desert Glow Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Desert Glow Divine Bronzer ($39.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium, red-tinged brown with warmer, more orange leaning undertones paired with flecks of gold micro-sparkle over a mostly matte finish. It didn't end up looking very shimmery/pearly in practice.

  • Semi-opaque,...

Pat McGrath Desert Glow Divine Bronzer ($39.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium, red-tinged brown with warmer, more orange leaning undertones paired with...

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ColourPop Summerland Beach Matte Bronzer

ColourPop Summerland Beach Matte Bronzer ($12.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium, peachy brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
  • Finely-milled, slightly thin, lightly powdery
  • Picked up evenly with a brush, applied and blended...

ColourPop Summerland Beach Matte Bronzer ($12.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium, peachy brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque,...

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What kind of wear and longevity do you look for in a mascara? What's most/least important?

What kind of wear and longevity do you look for in a mascara? What's most/least important?

It better not smudge or flake throughout the day! I’m less concerned about holding a curl.

— Christine

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Pat McGrath Bronze Dawn Divine Bronzer

Pat McGrath Bronze Dawn Divine Bronzer ($39.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
  • Velvety, smooth, slightly thin but picked up well onto a brush
  • Applied evenly and blended out...

Pat McGrath Bronze Dawn Divine Bronzer ($39.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish.

  • Semi-opaque,...

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