Review - Sephora Smart Liner

New review coming up today!

So, I bought the Sephora Smart Liner during my last Sephora haul, and now I'm ready for the review!

Product Description:
(taken from www.sephora.com)

SEPHORA Smart Liner 0.4 ml / 0.014 fl.oz.

What it is:
A 24-hour wear eyeliner with innovative packaging that enables super-easy application and a mistake-proof, high-precision line. 

What it does:
Right- or left-handed, beginner or expert, this eyeliner’s ergonomic and innovative design makes perfection effortless and flawless. Apply your desired look in one slick motion and flaunt a bold, intense look with up to 24 hours of silky, smudge-proof wear. 

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates 
- Phthalates 

What else you need to know:
This product has been dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested. 

Research results:
According to a test on 33 volunteers after 14 days of use, 100% of the women agreed that Smart Liner was easy to remove.

Suggested Usage:

• Lift up your chin and look in the mirror below your face. Lower your eyelids so you can apply your makeup effortlessly. 
• For a doe-eyed look, press lightly on the tip to widen the line then apply over the base of the upper eyelashes allowing the line to go over the base of the eyelashes by 0.2 inch. 
• Hold the Smart Liner with the index finger hugging the upper curve of the utensil. The tip of the thumb should be close to that of the index finger. The other three fingers are folded in a hold over the Smart Liner. 
• Once you have a firm hold on the Smart Liner, draw a line from the inner corner of the upper eyelid towards the outer corner

Made in Germany

Packaging : The design of this product definitely worth mentioning! It is shaped differently from the normal eyeliners. The handle has a special curve which makes it easier for your fingers to hold the eyeliner. It surely offers a better and much more controlled grip, I can easily achieve a high precision line effortlessly with this liner.

Review

I used liquid eyeliner by Maybelline before (not sure of the name, it was a long time ago) and also used gel eyeliner before. But this, this was definitely easier to apply and I successfully created the perfect cat eye! Not too long not too short either. Totally satisfied with this eyeliner. But I will need more practice to have the perfect winged eye at every single use. :P

It doesn't state whether if it's waterproof or smudgeproof. When its on my hand, I tried smudging it and it did not smear at all. However, when I applied it onto my eye and after a few hours, my friends told me my eyeliner is smudging. It made me looked like a total panda (or someone who had been crying with her eyeliner on). It's not waterproof at all either, as I after one swipe of water, it just came off immediately. So non-waterproof = confirmed.

It is also very easy to remove. FOR REAL. I used a tissue and wiped it a few times and IT'S ALMOST GONE. I think this also explains why it smudges so badly onto my lower lids and undereyes. It just enhanced my dark circles. That's one thing I dislike the most..

Since it's not waterproof, I just used a Q-tip with a little bit of makeup remover on it and wiped my under eyes (I drew the eyeliner too much on my under eye line) and I was really pleasant with the results! I got the perfect cat eye! Finally!

Another thing that I found out is that while I was doing my cat eye, I took quite some time to draw the line in a perfect way. But the product became a little bit drier and harder to work with if I were to draw my eyeliner slowly. I guess I will have to speed up while using this eyeliner.

Another drawback of this product is that it is tested on animals. I only knew that after buying it. I will need to be more careful in buying makeup next time and keep an eye for those which are tested on animals. No doubt that their product quality is good, but I can't really accept the fact that it was created from the suffering of another life. From today onwards, I have to be super cautious of what is sold in the stores and only buy them after I do my "research"! 

I really want to give a HUGE TWO THUMBS UP to Sephora for such an innovative design! If only the felt tip does not dries up that quickly, I would be really satisfied with the product itself. It is dark enough, easy to apply and easy to maneuver around your eye corners for the perfect flick.This product is amazing! I managed to create the perfect cat eye! After using it, I 100% agree that this is the ultimate foolproof liner.


My Verdict :

Pros :

• Easy to maneuver around the eye, really easy to create the perfect winged cat eye
• Super intense dark black color line 
• Long lasting on the eyelids
• Free from harmful products like paraben, phthalates and sulfates
• Doesn't irritate my eyes

Cons :

• Not waterproof and smudgeproof
• Cap needs to be oriented correctly to make sure that the liner does not dries out. The cap is not 360 degrees "compatible" with the liner, you need to rotate and orient it in the right direction in order to make sure it really seals the product completely. If you're slightly careless, it might get dried out. Worse case, it might stain your cosmetic bag and have a total art show inside your bag while you chatting off with your friends.
• Tip dries quickly
• Tested on animals