Beauty: Flick Tricks with Eye Sticks - What's the best Eye-liner?
In terms of make-up trends, eyeliners have made a huge comeback in the past couple of years thanks to the likes of Amy Winehouse (RIP) and Adele. Particularly liquid liners remain very much a make-up bag staple again this season. What do you look for in a eyeliner? How do you apply it? Gently winged at eye end or full on cat's eyes?!
From my own experience with eyeliner, I find that felt-tip nibs come out on top when it comes to precision and texture leaving all pen-like applicators behind..
I also find they can't be too wet or it can get messy and blinked all over your face. Fast drying felt-tip nibs are the way to go for fine eye lines and if you like bolder looks then I recommend those pots of get eyeliner applied with a brush for bolder effects.
Listed below are five different eyeliners I can recommend that are on current market shelves. So whether it is a look of demure, dramatic, or drag you're after, just keep on flicking!
1. Clarins Instant Liner, €24, Clarins counters nationwide
It's the colour that stands out about this liner - if you want black this is blacker than black! It's not unlike a classic powdery kohl liner but much easier to apply. A good dramatic effect when you draw a fine line and and it's long lasting all night.
2. Catrice Liquid Liner, €4.29, available Nationwide
Available in waterproof and on-trend colours this liner is good for it's price. The soft applicator is also easy to control.
3. Lancome Artliner, €27.50, Lancome counters nationwide
This spongy nibbed liquid eyeliner is not dissimilar to the Clarins liner (above) but Lancome's nib is a bit longer which makes for a more artistic flick at the end.
4. Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, €11.99, available nationwide
This eyeliner is half the price of many others but worth recommending due to an excellent price for doing a great precise job. It has 24-hour staying power and comes wih a great brush.
5. Estee Lauder Liquid Eyeliner, €23, Estee Lauder counters nationwide
Moving away from the classic black this season, there is a trend for metallic liners. Some are too pale but this liner in Silver Zinc is dark enough to define but suitably metallic and shimmery.

