Urban Decay Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

Urban Decay 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner ($22.0000 for 0.07 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a water-resistant, long-wearing, “intensely pigmented” liquid liner with an ultra-precise (thin) applicator. There are cream shades and metallic shades; the cream ones have a shiny finish (so none dry matte), while the metallic ones have a more pearly sheen. They require 20-30 seconds worth of shaking, or else you’ll end up with a more watery, sheerer consistency that is hard to work with. If shaken for long enough, everything mixes and most shades are semi-opaque to opaque and thin without feeling watered down, but it is a very wet, thin formula that takes 15-30 seconds to dry down (depends on the shade–metallics dried faster for me, on the whole). Once it dries down, it does seem to shrink slightly and I can feel it cling to my skin a bit. The applicator is thin and flexible enough to maneuver around the curve of the lid. Something that was somewhat frustrating is that the formula is so thin and wet that I do get some splattering when I open shades as well as when I apply (like a dot or two randomly on face).

These remove pretty easily with just water and a light rub, but they don’t come off just rubbing with a dry fingertip at all, so removing those spots requires real makeup remover or a dampened brush/cotton swab. During removal, the eyeliner flakes off in small chunks.. If I just sprayed the eyeliner with water and lightly dab or blot (or even just let the water evaporate), they didn’t smudge, fade, or run. I didn’t have any issues with the wear of them–they all went for a full 10-hours before I removed.

Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner ($22.0000 for 0.07 fl. oz.) is a bright white with a satiny sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation in one stroke, which applied fairly fluidly and didn’t skip. In order to get truly opaque coverage, a second layer is needed, but be sure to wait until the first layer dries down. It lasted for ten hours on me. NARS Santa Monica Blvd. (P, $24.00) is brighter, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Exit (DC, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar). Stila Alpine (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M16 Matte White (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Santa Monica Blvd (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). About Face High Altitude (P, $13.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Exit (LE, $5.00) is cooler (95% similar). Haus Labs White Onyx Matte (P, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Fascinating (P, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Chromewrecker (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Wet Tshirt (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Incorruptible (P, $23.00) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Polar Ice (P, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay When Doves Cry (LE, $25.00) is darker, less glossy (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner ($22.0000 for 0.07 fl. oz.) is a bright silver with a metallic sheen. It had semi-sheer color coverage, even after I spent a good bit of time shaking up the tube; on the best application, I was able to get semi-opaque coverage, but three of the four times I tried swatching for better coverage, it was just semi-sheer. If you want to layer this for true opacity, just make sure to let the first layer dry. MAC Statuesque (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Silver Sky (290) (P, $8.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Kicker (P, $7.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Misty Me (P, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Kicker (P, $5.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Iced Heather (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Sterling Silver (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Cuff (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Iced (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sephora Diamonds are Forever (PiP, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Silverstroke (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Snow Way (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner ($22.0000 for 0.07 fl. oz.) is a dark gray with silver and teal shimmer. It had semi-sheer color payoff in one pass (and I did shake it up for about 20 seconds), and it didn’t improve even after opening/closing the product over the course of a week to see if it would dry out any. The texture was thinner, somewhat runny and watery, and it was harder to control. Once on, the liner locked on for ten hours without issue. Chanel Nero Vulcanico (939) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Little Black Bow (DC, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Moonspoon (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Oil Slick (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Sephora Starry Sky (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Uzi (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tarte Charcoal (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner ($22.0000 for 0.07 fl. oz.) is a deep, dark black with a satin sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a fluid, smooth consistency that wasn’t too thick or too thin, though it is thinner than the average eyeliner from my experience. It lasted for ten hours on me. Natasha Denona Black (P, $26.00)(100% similar). Too Faced Perfect Black (PiP, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Deeper (01) (P, $55.00) is warmer (95% similar). Zoeva Black to Earth (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (P, $20.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Definitely Black (P, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Really Black (LE, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Point Black (P, $25.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (P, $22.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blacquer (P, $30.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Black (PiP, $20.00) is glossier (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Black (01) (P, $28.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Sephora Clubbing Stilettos (PiP, $10.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Graphblack (PiP, $17.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Illamasqua Abyss (P, $27.50) is warmer (95% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner ($22.0000 for 0.07 fl. oz.) is a medium, yellowy gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. After swatching this five times, it seemed to thicken and become more pigmented, but the first four times, it was always semi-sheer, so it may be like some mascaras where after some use, it dries out and actually is better. MAC $$$ (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Brassy (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Vegas Gold (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Girls Night Out (PiP, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Gold Metallic (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Amber (LE, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Handforged (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Zoeva After the Disco (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Or Antique (48) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Gold (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Trophy Wife (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Estrella (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Antique (04) (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Space Cowboy (P, $22.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Urban Decay Goldmine (P, $22.00) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar). ColourPop Fade Away (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Urban Decay Cosmic Energy (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Illamasqua Alchemy (P, $27.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Going for Gold (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner ($22.0000 for 0.07 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark brown with gold and bronze pearl. It had semi-opaque coverage initially, which you could layer if you made sure to let the initial layer dry down and get opaque coverage. The liquid eyeliner did apply smoothly and evenly, though, and it still went for a full 10 hours without budging on me. Urban Decay Smog (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Bountiful Brown (P, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Lost Girl (LE, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Plank (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Constant Copper (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Puppy Eyez (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Roach (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Captivating (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Chocolate Brown Shimmer (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Bourbon (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Bump 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Cuff 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Revolver 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Perversion 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Goldrush 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Snakebite 24/7 Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner

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Laura M Avatar

This is disappointing. I love UD’s old liquid liner formula and I mourned their being discontinued. I had such high hopes for the new liquid liner and it looks so bad. When my old UD liners and the last little bit of my Stila shimmer liners dry up, I will be so bummed.

Katherine T. Avatar

These make me sad 🙁 The colors are so pretty (love Revolver & Snakebite), but UD just launched them without perfecting the formula. I mean who wants runny, watery liquid liners that you have to apply over and over again to get an opaque line?

Ade Avatar

I’m kinda upset to see their “reformulated” liquid liner. I was a huge fan of the previous formulation (the one in slim colorful tube, not the stubby genie bottle-esque one), it was more pigmented and this “Razor Sharp” one is more like streaky mess in my opinion.
Even the old one in the stubby bottle looks more even & pigmented compared to this liners, although that one smears like nobody’s business, though….
Sheesh… if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it guys! 🙁

Codename Duchess Avatar

I’m pretty stunned and disappointed by how sheer and finicky these liners are. I mean, it’s not as if UD hasn’t produced some pretty great liquid liners in the past. The ones they released 5 years ago were great. I still have one in the color Sabbath and the pigmentation is crazy good and it wears pretty well too. Why on earth would they ditch that formula for this one?

Lorrin Avatar

These are just underwhelming for me. The packaging looks really sleek but the shades are just kind of yawn. To be fair I’m usually more of a gel/pen kinda gal but the formula looks lacking especially compared to their old line. Easy pass 🙂

Bonnie Avatar

Well these are pretty much all a bummer. Some are such cool shades too, it’s pretty disappointing they couldn’t do better on the formula. These are for sure a pass for me. I’m glad I have the full collection of their previous liquid liners. I’d also love it if you reviewed NYX’s vivid brights Liquid liners!

Susan Dowman Nevling Avatar

I would consider getting the Perversion and maybe a brown to avoid floating eyelashes on those days but I might consider something less expensive considering how often they would be used. I prefer pencils in general.

Alys Avatar

What a letdown! I was really feeling the urge for Revolver but now I will definitely pass! There need to be more “gunmetal” shades that are actually bold. Ugh.

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