Smashing Shadow Liner

Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner to Go in Chrome

Chrome; 2.67g/0.094oz ($29.95@ Kit Cosmetics)

This is a two-in-one eyeshadow and eyeliner, with a built-in smudger on one end. This can be applied thickly or smudged out, making it a very versatile product that's perfect for creating smoky looks of different intensities. There are 6 shades in this range and I own the colour Chrome. 

Chrome is a shimmery, dark grey and under the right lighting, a bit of stunning blue comes through. Here are some swatches showing how different applications of the shadow liner looks. The left image is without flash, while the right image is with flash. 

L-R: Chrome built up, Chrome in one layer, Chrome smudged out

It's just so gorgeous and eye catching! And apart from the fascinating colour, this also truly stays put and does not budge. Once it sets, nothing is going to remove it except for oil based make-up removers. 

Here's the same swatch after a few rounds with a makeup remover wipe. As you can see, not a lot has changed!

No flash

And here it is after some aggressive scratching. Unfortunately I accidentally deleted the no-flash image and in the photo below, the colour's actually a bit washed out by the flash. But you can still see how I mainly just managed to irritate my skin.

Flash

I love this. It's a bit hard to smudge so I don't often use it as an eyeshadow but it's great as an eyeliner. You wont get precision out of this but you will get intense colour that practically glues itself to your eyelids. Chrome is perfect for nights out. It's sweatproof and waterproof and a great, eye-catching alternative to the more traditional black. 

Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner to Go in Chrome

Verdict?
Colour/Pigmentation: Good. Gorgeous multidimensional colour. Shimmery too.  
Lasting Power: Good. Definitely waterproof. I have oily eyelids but this still stays put and doesn't transfer (even when I run my finger over it!). 
Formula: Average. Applies smoothly and evenly without any crumbling. But it's a bit difficult to blend given its excellent waterproof qualities. You must work quickly and putting a primer underneath helps.
Packaging: Good. I love my chunky pencil/crayon products so this is right up my alley. Easy to grip. Convenient smudger at the end. Lid of the eyeliner also fits on the other end like a marker.  
Final thoughts:  This is completely budgeproof and the colour just has so much depth to it! The only slight concern is that the actual product inside the pencil can break and fall out. But I popped the section back in and it still works fine. 8.5/10

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