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Liquid eyeliner please - thin brush, longlasting

28 replies

SilkStalkings · 15/08/2011 20:41

Have just discovered that my favourite Bourjois Glitterfizz liquid eyeliner is discontinued. What I love about it is the super thin brush and longlastingness, the sparkles are just a bonus, non-essential. Have just been given some John Lewis vouchers so would be grateful for any recommendations

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SilkStalkings · 15/08/2011 20:41

Please and thank you BlushGrin

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corygal · 16/08/2011 10:19

Can't bear to see a neglected, un-flicked eye.

How about Guerlain eyeliner - brush so fine it's barely visible to human eye, all the colours have a touch of glitter. And it lasts about 5 hours. Also Clarine - brush is like a felt tip but goes on finer than you would think.

Mamateur · 16/08/2011 10:22

I use Laura Mercier block eyeliner. You need an eyeliner brush too (but not the £££ LM one necessarily).

Romilly70 · 16/08/2011 10:25

I like the bobbie brown gel eyeliner.

luckylavender · 16/08/2011 11:16

Get yourself over to elf (www.eyeslipsface.co.uk) - cheap as chips, lasts all day

Emo76 · 16/08/2011 12:40

I have a fantastic small brush from MAC which I use with Bobbi Brown gel liner

FranSanDisco · 16/08/2011 12:45

Chanel.

JanMorrow · 16/08/2011 13:01

I like the benefit liquid eyeliner myself, it stays on all day, doesn't budge and it has a thin brush.

CMOTdibbler · 16/08/2011 13:16

I use MAC - its almost impossible to shift and looks great

TrickyBiscuits · 16/08/2011 14:08

I'm going to go against the up-market grain here and recommend Collection 2000 ones- I think they're just fab (and I'm usually a sucker for expensive makeup) Save your vouchers!!

sweetheart · 16/08/2011 14:25

I would second buying a brush - then you can use it with any eyeshadow you have (just add a bit of water). I have a ruby and milly brush that is brilliant.

luckylavender · 16/08/2011 15:41

I used to use the MAC one until I discovered ELF, fraction of the price, lasts as long on the eyes and the bottle lasts twice as long....

southeastastra · 16/08/2011 15:42

no7

steamedtreaclesponge · 16/08/2011 15:44

MAC Liquidlast eyeliner does not come off, ever! Very fine brush too, I love it.

daimbardiva · 16/08/2011 16:15

No 7 doesn't come off- even with remover (not necessarily a good thing!)

The brush is also thin enough for cack-handed me to handle..

Greedypiggy · 16/08/2011 21:36

Right, i have tried loads of liquid eyeliners, but on the high street I found Rimmel exaggerate eyeliner the best It hasn't got a super super thin brush, but the line comes out thin enough. It has got a felt tip applicator in the cap its very easy to hold and apply. I have tried bobbi brown gel liner as well, but I hate the brush, as the line comes out too thick.

raspberryhead · 16/08/2011 21:44

Tried the brushes and just couldn't manage to get a good line. I use the lancome liquid eyeliner pen. It's great, you can do thin or thick lines really easily, lasts for ages and stays on well.

uggmum · 16/08/2011 21:50

I have tried loads of different ones. But the best I've had is a really cheap one. It's a 'Miss Sporty' liquid liner. It's a snip at approx £2.99 from boots. Really thin brush and it lasts all day.

mamalovesmojitos · 16/08/2011 21:54

Essence gel eyeliner and angled brush. The two together will cost about five quid and it's genuinely great. I am a former bobbi brown wearer but can't afford it anymore.

SilkStalkings · 16/08/2011 22:56

Thanks all. Well, I think it's only sensible to start with the cheapest then! Depending whether I get to Boots or Asda next.
Don't want to get into separate brushes - my dressing table is covered in stuff as it is and I like portable, mess-free make up. I did splash out on a Bobbi Brown eyegel though as recommended by MN but can use my finger for thatSmile.

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SilkStalkings · 16/08/2011 22:58

PS I find if the brush is thin enough I can just keep thickening up the lines if I cock it up until the two lines match! Can be fun being Amy-Winehouse-mum in the playground.

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sprinkles77 · 17/08/2011 06:46

i have a felt tip from bourjois which I use to create the bit above my lashes. Then I use a rimmel one to outline that and do the flicks (the bourjois is easy to control but doesn't always give a smooth edge. I bought both the mabelline and clinique gel liners and fine them really hard to apply, even though I've been doing it my usual way for about 20 years!

flipflopflap · 17/08/2011 12:10

I've used tons of different liquid eyeliners over the years, I do love the Boots No7 one though, lasts ages and the brush makes it really easy to apply.

PinotsKittens · 17/08/2011 12:42

Bobbi Brown. But needs a brush (sorry)
If not, then L'Oreal Superliner - I got this free in a set and LOVE it.

brighthair · 17/08/2011 13:03

Maybelline gel liner, cheap an comes with a brush