8 Reviews
- nyang20Jan 23, 2017 (UTC)Dry Skin
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ConsI'm not sure how others use it when it gets short, but it wears down faster than expected (with daily use). It lasts about 2-3 months if you're lucky, maybe just 2 if not (is this normal for everyone?). I usually buy 2-3 and keep them stocked, using one at a time. Regular pencil sharpeners don't work well and can ruin the tip. The Face* sharpener is the best fit and works fine. You don't need the one with two holes. Be careful not to sharpen it too pointy as the tip might break. As I have very monolid eyes, it can smudge a bit at the outer corners sometimes. But compared to other products I've tried, it's still very, very good in this aspect. Usually, one touch-up is enough to fix it. *For reference: I have monolids, single eyelids, and dry skin.
TipWhen they get too short, I keep them in my makeup bag as backups. This is an absolute must-have item for me, so I can't be without it. That's why my makeup bag is full of eyeliners (when they're short, they can dry out a bit, reducing application smoothness - but it still doesn't hurt to use). If you sharpen it too pointy, it might break, so I keep it slightly blunt. If it does get too sharp, I tap the tip with my finger to blunt it, making it easier to use. I mix oil with my BB cream, which can cause smudging. To prevent this, avoid oil around the eyes and pat some powder on before applying the eyeliner.
- 얄사장Nov 30, 2016 (UTC)Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThe pencil is a bit soft, which makes it easy to apply but sometimes breaks while sharpening. It's not completely smudge-proof.
TipFor pencil liners, if you let the eyeliner dry a bit after application before moving your eyes, it's less likely to transfer onto your double eyelids.
- 은지하핫Nov 15, 2016 (UTC)Dry Skin
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ConsSome people mention it smudges, but given the nature of pencil liners, a bit of smudging seems unavoidable. Still, I think this is one of the pencil liners that smudges the least.
TipI use a soft eyeliner for my waterline and then use a gel liner or pen liner for my wing when doing my makeup!
- 세밍2Aug 3, 2016 (UTC)Dry Skin
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ConsThe price point seems a bit questionable if it's not on sale. As with most products, those with oily skin might experience some slight spreading.
- eurynJul 8, 2016 (UTC)Combination SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsIt doesn't smudge easily and draws naturally. You can build up the intensity by applying multiple layers to achieve your desired depth of color.
ConsThe pencil type that requires sharpening is inconvenient. It wears down quickly, so you need to use it up fast and sharpen it frequently. It would be better if it came in an automatic pencil format.
- 핑쿠는단비꼬야Apr 4, 2016 (UTC)Dry SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThis eyeliner really showed me what a great one should be like! It glides on smoothly, creating clean lines without clumping. Amazingly, it doesn't smudge easily, yet comes off effortlessly when you want to remove it. It's truly a remarkable product.
ConsSince it's not an automatic type, sharpening can be a bit of a hassle. Due to its soft texture, it wears down quickly, requiring frequent sharpening.
- 나묘Apr 25, 2015 (UTC)Normal Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsI've been using shade 15 consistently! As someone with monolids, this product smudges less compared to others!
ConsIt's a bit disappointing that I have to keep sharpening it.
- ♡애기늘보♡Jan 24, 2015 (UTC)Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThis is a review for shade 15. Definitely go for shade 15 if you want brown. Firstly, it barely smudges. My eyes tend to make most pencils smudge, but this one is on par with Make Up For Ever Aqua XL and BBIA Last Pen Eyeliner. It might smudge slightly on very sweaty, tough days. There's a darker matte brown than shade 15, but that one smudges easily. The texture of the matte and shimmer versions is completely different. The matte one is softer... Smooth application! It glides on well with just one or two strokes. The color is beautiful.
ConsAs mentioned above, it can smudge on really tough summer days. Normally it doesn't smudge, but it fades slightly after about 12 hours. However, Make Up For Ever and BBIA fade to a similar extent. I prefer this product to Make Up For Ever. It's a pencil you need to sharpen, and because it's soft, you need to sharpen it often and it gets used up quickly. The price isn't exactly cheap. In order of affordability: BBIA > Artdeco > Make Up For Ever
TipThe photo shows the process of swatching on the back of my hand, spraying with mist, then applying a rich cream I use as eye cream, rubbing for about 20 seconds, and how it didn't smudge or come off afterwards. I've done a detailed video review of this product on my blog, so I'm uploading screenshots from that video. Sorry for the close-up eye photo... It's the only one that shows the detail clearly.