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Eye pencil - I’ll let you in to a secret

12 replies

deeahgwitch · 30/06/2025 14:16

I fell for the hype about Victoria Beckham’s eye pencils and the Hildun eye pencils from beauty journalists and bought one of each.
They were expensive.
Yes they are lovely and soft
But so too are Boots eye pencils.
But they are not as expensive.
And they come in lots of colours.
All 3 brands are made in Germany.
Hmmm………Could they have been made in the same factory ???

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BlueEyedBogWitch · 30/06/2025 14:28

I found the VB eyeliner so soft it was a bloody nightmare to apply and made me look like an ageing Goth. Chucked it.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 30/06/2025 14:36

There's no way I'm paying that plus postage on an eyeliner,I can afford it but it's a ridiculous price.

NightsinthegardensofSpain · 30/06/2025 14:44

Yes way too soft.
Have to keep mine in the fridge..

WhereAreWeNow · 30/06/2025 14:47

I can't believe the VB one is good enough to justify that price tag.
Avon Glimmersticks are my go to. Very soft and don't budge all day.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 30/06/2025 15:02

WhereAreWeNow · 30/06/2025 14:47

I can't believe the VB one is good enough to justify that price tag.
Avon Glimmersticks are my go to. Very soft and don't budge all day.

They're SO good ,sadly I'm allergic to them 😭

Purplecatshopaholic · 30/06/2025 15:05

Must admit I love the VB ones. Best ever.

treesandsun · 30/06/2025 15:38

Purplecatshopaholic · 30/06/2025 15:05

Must admit I love the VB ones. Best ever.

me too. I've tried every brand over the years.

TheFormidableMrsC · 30/06/2025 15:40

Charlotte Tilbury ones left me with panda eyes and smudged so badly. I like Rimmel Scandaleyes. They stick really well.

isthismylifenow · 30/06/2025 15:57

My vote goes to Essence every single time.

Catrice is the sister brand as also good.

Both made in Germany.

Saltedcarameltiramisucheesecake · 30/06/2025 16:03

I remember a long time ago hearing that Bourjois made Chanel make up. Don't know if it was true, but find Bourjois to be good.
Don't know about Chanel. Can't afford that. 😪

KateBushAgain · 30/06/2025 16:17

TheFormidableMrsC · 30/06/2025 15:40

Charlotte Tilbury ones left me with panda eyes and smudged so badly. I like Rimmel Scandaleyes. They stick really well.

scandal eyes are the absolute best.

deeahgwitch · 30/06/2025 17:27

Saltedcarameltiramisucheesecake · 30/06/2025 16:03

I remember a long time ago hearing that Bourjois made Chanel make up. Don't know if it was true, but find Bourjois to be good.
Don't know about Chanel. Can't afford that. 😪

Yes Bourjois and Chanel are sister companies.

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