Hello girls!
Today I am here up with a review of Eyeliner from Lakme. This was my second used eyeliner, first one being dazzler. The main reason why I purchased is it’s water resistant claim and an affordable prize. Being a student I cannot of afford on costly liners. I didn’t even know the difference between water resistant and water proof before using this instaliner. Let me write my experience with this eye liner, my ratings and recommendation in this post. Keep reading!
Lakme Instaliner Water Proof Eyeliner
Price: Rs.75 for 9 ml
Shelf life: 30 months
Ingredient List
A Great Shock!! There’s no ingredient list on the pack!!!
What does the Product Claims
❤ Lightweight and comfortable eye make-up for perfect definition
❤ Water-resistant formula ensures no smudging or smearing.
❤ Deep intense color that does not fade.
❤ Deep intense color that does not fade.
My View About this Product with Ratings
The Packaging
The product comes in a transparent glass bottle with a sturdy screw type lid. The lid is not too long or short and hence the application is in control every time. If you are a person who looks for cute packaging, this won’t be your choice because the packaging is very simple, but yet it is very well packed as the brush is in our control when we line our eyes.
The control of lining is good but the bristle comes in this product is little confusing. When I got the first bottle, the bristle was very fine, neither too thin nor thick but the second bottle’s application bristle was worst. So, It is needed to check the applicator before buying this eyeliner. And the other con about the packaging is, no ingredient list mentioned on the bottle. Leave the ingredient list, where’s the price? It is not listed on the bottle at all, so there are lots of chances of being cheated by the shopkeeper :P
Rating: 3.5/5 (-1 for bristle issues in some packs and another -0.5 for no price on the pack)
Colour, Consistency and Texture
The colour of the liner is dark black, perfect for everyday use but still we expect need more shades from you Lakme :) To say about the consistency, it is neither too thick nor too thin but I doubt that with regular usage the consistency thickens. The texture of the liner is very smooth and glossy but it gives a matte after it gets dried. If you are looking out for a great matte effect, then this would be a perfect choice. Glossy lovers may not like it much.
Rating: 3.5/5
My Experience with this Eyeliner
This is one of my favorite “daily wear” eyeliner and has my own likes and dislikes about it. The main dislike about this eyeliner is that it takes too long to dry. I have to sit under fan for more than 5 minutes to dry it completely if I lined thick. If it is a thin line on your eyes, it takes 2 to 3 minutes to dry. So no quick drying, this may lead in smudging if not patient. I am not a patient girl hence this becomes a big headache for me about this product :(
When applied looks very glossy on my eyes but after drying completely this shows a perfect matte effect. Even though I loved the shade, I wanted it to be more black to beautify eyes perfectly. Lakme gives a huge quantity for this product, hence it takes months to get finished off. It may even take a year.
When I splash water on my face the eyeliner doesn’t comes off or smudges but if rubbed, it smudges a lot and gives and horrible look. So, if you cry, sweat or get wet in rain you should allow the liner to dry before disturbing your eyes. Other than this, this is good for everyday use, especially for all the beginners. It stays all day long and does not peel off or cracks. The bristle and texture is to be improved in this product and price should be mentioned on the package.
Rating: 4/5 ( -1 for the drying time, it takes so long)
PROS
- Huge quantity for this affordable price, hence lasts really longer.
- The application is in great control and the packaging is good.
- I didn’t cause any side effects or itching.
- The liner doesn’t peel off or cracks. Stays on eyes all day long if not rubbed with water.
- Water resistant, hence it may suit even if you sweat (but shouldn’t rub)
- Beginners can use this as a perfect daily eyeliner.
CONS
- No ingredient list is mentioned on the pack. This makes sensitive eyes hesitate to buy it.
- Even the price is not mentioned. It’s a great con because new customers may get cheated by the sellers.
- The liner takes long time for drying hence may not satisfy people who look for “quick and easy dry”
- The black should be more dark and news shades to be launched. There’s only one shade (black) now.
- It is just water resistant, not water proof. This wont be a con for this price and quantity. So use wisely and you will like it :)
- In some packs, the application bristles are worst (Others are so good, so check before buying)
Overall Rating: 3.5/5 (-1 for No quick drying, -1 for Ingredients and Price not mentioned, -5 for error in some pack bristles)
My Recommendation: Perfect for everyday use! Good quantity for this much lower price so please take a try! Would suit for beginners well.
Will I repurchase?: Sure! Repurchase of this product is needed only once in a year as it lasts that much longer, when who wont? It’s an economical and good buy overall.
Thanks for the review. good liners are hard to find.
Yeah welcome.. That’s so true..
great review, have never heard of this brand before
Thank you Cotton Candy :)
i have used this sometime back, the biggest problem i face with this is its drying taking so much..m on the lookout for something that dries fast
Yes Harishita :( Too much long… I need some fast drying one too.
Wow ! I vil surely try it