My Current Make-Up Regime – Part 3 – All About Eyes

I’m not really one for eye shadow, but not for the want of trying. I just need to accept that I really don’t suit eye shadow of any kind! That said, I do sometimes use a little Mac Eyeshadow in “Blanc Type” (a really nice cream colour) on my lids but only really to brighten my eyes if they are having a particularly “red” day and need a bit more help than just concealer.

So, my first eye step is eyeliner and this is using the Shiseido automatic eyeliner if in a hurry, MAC fluidline eyeliner in Blacktrack if I’ve got loads of time, and on a normal day, Benefit magic ink liquid eyeliner.

 Shiseido automatic eyeliner – you can find full details in my post in January.

MAC fluidline – my all time favourite eyeliner but needs a separate brush to apply and is in a small glass jar so is more time consuming to apply. It does however last the longest out of all three listed here, and is more black than the Shiseido one, and has a matt finish rather than the shiny finish of Benefit magic ink. Its expensive but it lasts ages.

Benefit magic ink – nice handy little pot with in-built brush and it stays on fairly well although it does flake a little towards the end of the day. It’s a little bit gloopy so much care is needed with application to avoid going outside the line you want – probably not for the beginner!

As for mascara, I only have one that I use and am in the market for a new one, particularly if it’s waterproof and especially if it has a tiny brush. Any suggestions welcomed!

I use Chanel Sculpte Cils Longueur Extreme, pricey but worth every penny to me. It lasts about 3 months and the thing I love about it is the tiny brush. It catches every little lash and the staying power is great too. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt to take off, unlike some waterproof ones. It’s not waterproof obviously but it is long lasting and only comes off if I’m having a cry – I mean a real ugly face sobbing session, not just a few tears!