L'Oreal Carbon Black Super Liner

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Packaging:
Shiny black tube with the handle of the applicator is tapered towards the end and makes up the majority of the tube. It has a felt tip that is quite flexible.

Smell:
Fragrance free.

Colour:
690 Carbon Black - intense black.

Formula/ Texture:
This is a thin, runny liquid. It is very easy to apply, with the handle. As the felt tip itself is slightly longer then others I've tried, I do find that I didn't have as much control as the tip really slid over the eye. If the tip was firmer or shorter this would be avoided. The harder you press the thicker the line is.

It is apparently created with pigmentation that provides 2x more intense black which I really didn't get that, especially compared to other eyeliners I've tried. The black could be more intense for the claim that's being made. I found this to have a 6 - 8hr wear which isn't the longest wear time that I've experienced and made me a little disappointed.

I did notice the intensity of the liner to fade after an hour which will be more prominent on hooded eyes. This is another disappointing factor.

It is ophthalmologist tested so suitable to sensitive eyes and contact wearers.

Honestly I had such high hopes for this eyeliner and it didn't meet those standards let alone the claims made on the packaging. The weather isn't even hot here to be a causing effect. I feel like the normal Lineur Intense from L'Oreal has better pigmentation and staying power.

Available:
Only from Ulta Beauty stores, ulta.com for US$9 for 1.5ml/0.05 fl.oz.

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