Giorgio Armani Quarzo, Ametista, Oro Oscuro Eyes to Kill Liquid Liner Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Liner ($34.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a new, limited edition formula that features four shades (three of which I have to share with you). The formula is supposed to “offer buildable intensity” with long-wear. They had fairly good color payoff in one pass, and the brush holds enough product to get a clean, crisp, opaque line across the lash line. It’s less “buildable” as it is able to be sheered out if desired. All three lasted around seven and half hours on my lower lash line before fading. This formula doesn’t flake away as some liquid eyeliners do, and they are slightly smudgeable even after they dry down. I love how unique the shades are, and I think they have a lot of depth in-person (less so in photos), but I wish they wore longer.
A quick note… I received these from Giorgio Armani, but the names on the boxes didn’t line up with the names provided in the press release or as listed on Giorgio Armani’s website (they may have changed names, or the boxes have an English translation). Per boxes, they are listed as Quarzo (2), Ametista (3), and Oro Oscuro (6). The names in the post reflect the names/numbering as they are listed on retailers’ websites and in the press release.
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner ($34.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a metallic, mauve-taupe that sometimes is so reflective that it looks like a warm bronze and other times like a mushroom-y gray. It was a total pain-in-the-behind to photograph due to its seriously reflective finish. Guerlain Amber Silver (05) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, pencil. MAC Catch My Eye (LE, $16.00) is cooler-toned, grayer. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Giorgio Armani Ametista (3) Eyes to Kill Liner ($34.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, bluish-purple wit gray and multi-colored shimmer (primarily teal). It also has a more metallic sheen that reflects a good bit of light back, which gives it a lighter appearance applied. I looked, but nothing that I’ve reviewed before seems to come close to the color of this eyeliner.
Giorgio Armani Oro Oscuro (6) Eyes to Kill Liner ($34.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a brightened, olive green with warm, golden undertones and a metallic sheen. Sephora Collection Snakeskin Dress (17) (P, $9.00) is darker, less shimmery, pencil. Urban Decay Stash (P, $19.00) is much darker, pencil. MAC Forever Green (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, pencil. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Quarzo (2)
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
Ametista (3)
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
Oro Oscuro (6)
LELimited Edition. $34.00.
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Quarzo (2) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Ametista (3) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Ametista (3) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Ametista (3) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Oro Oscuro (6) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Oro Oscuro (6) Eyes to Kill Liner
Giorgio Armani Oro Oscuro (6) Eyes to Kill Liner
OMG how freaking pretty is Quarzo?? <3
It is quite the chameleon!
Hi Christine,
Can you please review the new Lancôme Graphic Eyes Artliner 24H, specifically in Chrome? From what I see online they have a similar vibe to these eyeliners…
Thanks!!
Sorry, I don’t have that!
Too bad they don’t have amazing longevity, because the colors and the finish are definitely interesting. I could see myself having a lot of fun with these.
The colors are really cool!
I grabbed Ametista which is on it’s way to me.. it looks amazeballs 😀 I should have picked up Quarzo as well. I like this type of liner on the lower lash line or just above black liner on the upper lid. It really has an opening effect for my eyes which are on the smaller side. Not thrilled however about the lack of longevity, but at least it does not crumble and flake.
I’m so used to most eyeliners just… sticking to the skin, then flaking away when you remove, but these feel more like liquid-to-powder in a way, since once they dry down, they do fade/smudge to a degree like pencils.
I like Quarzo (2), such a lovely complex color!
Agreed!! It’s really neat.
Of course I love Quarzo…. Sigh…
It’s a very interesting color with the way it shifts!
I don’t even wear eyeliner – I just smudge eyeshadow in a line sometimes – but I’m really wanting the first two.
These are surprisingly easy to use for smudging, if desired. I’ve applied them with a pencil brush instead for a more shadow-like effect.
Gorgeous. I could never justify $34 eyeliner to myself, but these are really beautiful colors.
Totally understand! Especially with liquid since, like mascara, they go bad faster than other products (unless you’re really good about using a separate applicator and never double-dipping).
Lancome did some liners years ago that were in bottles that just had a cap, and a separate brush. I had the red, and since it wasn’t a shade I wore every day, I just used a metal tool to pull out a little at a time onto a palette. Yes, there was some “waste”, but I ended up having it for years, and it was better than having to toss out a nearly full bottle because it went bad. At this pricepoint, and for these particular shades, I think similar packaging should really be considered.
Wow! I’ve honestly never heard of that! Could you please detail how for idiots like me? Much appreciated! 🙂
The first two look amazing! (I also like the third, but I fear the olive tone would make me look sick)
The olive one is a little easier to dupe (maybe not exactly), but the other two are more unique as well!
Wow these are beautiful! Especially Quartzo. I’ve never seen anything like it
It is more unique for sure!
The shades are gorgeous but I very rarely buy liquid eyeliners due to pot life. two of these shade reminds of my gel pencils I have though. 😉 One from GOSH and the other from Urban Decay.
Oh, nice! 🙂
LOVE the mauve-taupe and olive green! The bluish-purple is pretty as well, but I think it might be a bit to blueish silvery for my skin tone.
Btw, nice the Simpsons nails ;D
Just tells you how long ago I shot these photos, LOL!
I will take numbers 2 and 3!
#2 is so pretty!
I don’t wear liquid eyeliner other than black most of the time, so these would be out of my budget. But these are gorgeous colours!
They are lovely shades!
Ametista looks very tempting.
It’s such a cool color!
Using a slanted eyeliner brush, aren’t there any LM caviar sticks that are dupes? LM caviar sticks last on me hours ans hours.
Hi Anne,
I only list dupes of products that I’ve reviewed/swatched, so maybe you could suggest if you know of some! 🙂
Ok; Amethyst is darker than Quartzo, but Pink Opal over it could come close. Sterling is a bright, true silver.Orchid is a light lilac, so not as blue as the Ameritzo.
Thank you so much, Anne! 🙂
Oro Oscuro is my favorite. These would be really pretty for the holidays.
I like the sheen on Oro Oscuro!
I love the first two!
Yay!
Oh these look like so much fun!! Ametista is my favourite of the 3!!
Ametista is nice!
The colors are really pretty.. i loved the Quarzo and Oso oscuro and being a liquid liner i have expected them to last longer too.. but since they dry down to a pwder finish i am happy that they dont crackle up on skin like most of metallic liners 🙂
That is a great point 🙂
Hi Christine! I’m new here, and so far, I love it! I have already recommended to several people. I’ve got to upgrade my eye shadows definitely. I have light olive/tan skin and green eyes. Which UD pallet should I buy first? Also, I sure wish I could see how you used these items close up. Thx so much, and keep up the great work!!! *****
Hi Yvonne!
Are you looking for neutrals or colors?
Quarzo is stupidly gorgeous >__<
Why am I a total sucker for liners? It's not like I can even get GA here, but the lust is strong, I can tell you! 😉
Also: awesome nail stickers are awesome 😀
Because they are so pretttty.
OMG…. OMG! O.O
🙂
May I please ask if you know how long these will be available for? <3
I really don’t know! GA stuff usually takes awhile to sell out, but it’s hard to say since it is LE!
Very interesting. I really like Quarzo and Ametista the best. Not sure I’ll buy any of them, as there are so many tempting things coming this fall.
When aren’t there too many tempting things? LOL!
So true 🙂
I think I saw an interesting eyeliner at the YSL counter. I’m also very, very tempted by GA Fade to Grey eyeshadow, I think it’s called Fade to Grey. It’s a huge gold and grey-taupe-shimmer fantastic colour, I’m sure everyone knows the one.