Plum (Purple) Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

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Chanel Cassis, MUFE #6L, UD Crash, UD Rockstar, MUFE #4L, CoverGirl Violet Voltage, UD 1999, Guerlain Bohemian

Plum (Purple) Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

I split up purples into two, because I had a lot of plummy shades and then several more violet/blue-based purples, so I thought it was best to separate the two as they are similar to each other!

  • Chanel Cassis Long Lasting Eyeliner is a dark plum with a near matte finish. (Review)
  • Make Up For Ever #6L Aqua Eyes is a plummy purple with a cooler finish–less red than most plums have. (Review)
  • Urban Decay Crash 24/7 Liner is a darkened plum-brown with a frosted sheen. (Review)
  • Urban Decay Rockstar 24/7 Liner is a darkened plum-brown with a frosted sheen. (Review)
  • Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes is a medium plum (Review)
  • CoverGirl Violet Voltage Liquiline Blast is a red-toned plum with a near matte finish. (Review)
  • Urban Decay 1999 24/7 Liner is a lightened red-tinged plum with gold shimmer. (Review)
  • Guerlain Bohemian Stylo Yeux is a burgundy plum with a metallic sheen.

Thoughts

DUPE ALERT! Crash and Rockstar are surprisingly similar. Crash appears to be slightly brighter/plummier.

DUPE ALERT! Makeup For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes is a slightly lighter, sheerer version of CoverGirl’s Violet Voltage, which is really weird to say. The CoverGirl one does require layering though, but it comes together a little better in the end–also seems more matte.

Formula/Wear: CoverGirl Liquiline Blast is the only one that I have any issues with based on my experience. CoverGirl just requires more layering, as it is not as pigmented as the other shades here. I have not tested Guerlain Eyeliners in full, so I cannot comment on wear.

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Chanel Cassis, MUFE #6L, UD Crash, UD Rockstar


MUFE #4L, CoverGirl Violet Voltage, UD 1999, Guerlain Bohemian

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daphne Avatar
daphne

I believe UD says the difference between Crash and Rockstar is that Crash has silver glitter in it. I think it’s a little bit prettier, but I opt for Rockstar since I feel safer using it on my waterline!

I’ve been patiently awaiting the purples, thank you 🙂 Love MUFE 4L, even if it is a little sheer.

Thu Avatar
Thu

I agree, Crash has glitter and Rockstar doesn’t. I actually find Rockstar to be darker, and that’s why I like it better – Crash and 1999 don’t show up very strongly on my eyes.

Julie Avatar
Julie

I have another favorite purple eyeliner, the MAC powerpoint eye pencil in Permaplum. It’s a super pretty color. I really like too use purple eyeliner under my waterline, i feel that you get the black liner look, just with a softer touch!

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Ani_BEE

I love that your doing this series. 🙂

I had mention in the original CG review that I thought CG Green Glow 460 looked like a dupe for GOSH VELVET TOUCH in Lemon Soda and they were. Only problem is they going for the same price in Canada and GOSH’s formulation is way better. lol

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civa

Rockstar is my favorite color from the 24/7 liners! prettier and softer than black but still gives the intensity and depth, plus it looks gorgeous with brown/hazel/green/gray any-color eyes really 🙂
1999 looks like it would work great as a base color though, might have to check that out.

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Little Luna

UD 1999 and Guerlain Bohemian are really pretty. Is there an eye shadow like 1999? I like the plum base with the gold sheen and glitter/shimmer. I’d get that liner but I’m not so into using liner as a base then putting another color on top. I’d rather have it as a shadow. Any ideas?

Erica Avatar
Erica

Is rockstar only available in a set? And do you think it would be ok with blue eyes? I love the color, but I am newer to eyeliner and never know what colors work best with my eye color.

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Serene

I don’t have any plum liners. Question – will it make the whites of your eyes look red? I read someone put blue liners to make their eyes look whiter.

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