Review: E.L.F. Cosmetics Mineral Eye Liner

When I was traveling to Japan for 10 days, I simplified my beauty routine to the essentials. I couldn't imagine going without eyeliner, but I wondered which one to choose. I had some great pencil liners, but I didn't want to deal with the hassle of sharpening while traveling. Which eyeliner did I bring? E.L.F. Mineral Eye Liner, which comes in a handy twist-up tube.

Pros:

• Handy twist tube applicator
• Smooth and creamy
• Very affordable
• Available in five shades
• No sharpening
• Gentle formula
  

Cons:

• Will migrate onto eyelids if too much is applied

Summary:
I tested this eye liner in black. The color was very consistent and smooth. It also smudges well, which is nice in case you want to use it as a contour eye shadow shade for a night out. Without eye shadow primer, the color lasted about 6-8 hours. The formula is quite gentle, rating a low 1 on the EWG Skin Deep database. My only real complaint is that sometimes, if I applied it too thickly, the liner would migrate into my eye lid creases throughout the day. I suspect this wouldn't happen if I applied more thinly and/or wore primer, but I was going for a minimal beauty routine. Otherwise, it is a great liner for the price. Kudos to E.L.F. for making such a gentle liner, and in a fun variety of colors.

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Disclosure notice: This product was sent to me free of charge by the manufacturer for review. No additional compensation was accepted and the opinions are my own. Please verify any claims with the manufacturer, especially if you have any allergies or concerns.

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