NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Glitz Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

I was very disappointed with the NYX Epic Ink Glitter Liner in the shade "Flashy Flare." While I was initially drawn in by the promise of bold glitter and a dramatic finish, the product severely lacked pigmentation. The color payoff was almost non-existent, requiring multiple layers just to achieve minimal visibility. Unfortunately, even after several applications, the result was patchy and uneven, with the glitter barely showing up against the skin.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I received this Epic Ink Liner Glitz in Bootcut Bling complimentary in exchange for my honest review. It has a brush-tip applicator which allows for comfortable and precise application, achieving fine lines using just the tip or thicker lines using more pressure and more of the brush. However, I didn't find that I had "1-stroke payoff" as mentioned on the packaging. The first application was very subtle and barely visible. I was able to achieve a more pigmented look with a second application though. Working the brush on the back of your hand to get the ink into the tip also helps, and I found that I needed to do this periodically during application. Once on, it does have good staying power, although I don't know that it seems truly waterproof. I thought that this was going to be an adventurous look for me, but it ended up being much more subtle than I expected. Even with the double application, the color did not look as dramatic as it does on the packaging. I am very fair, so it may just not have been especially compatible with my skin tone. It does have a nice shimmer to it in the sun though, and I think it would work well as a pop of subtle accent color alongside a more traditional liner shade. It could also be a good way to ease into trying a more colorful liner shade. I would be interested in trying other shades that may pop a little bit more on my coloring.

Love the concept but the color "Bootcut Bling" is to light/ pale on darker skin tone. It gives a little shimmer and it can work if you want something very understated. But the concept, liner and application is great. It didn't seem to transfer and it dried down very quickly. I need to see if they have other colors!!

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This eyeliner specifically is one of the best I've ever tried (in the black shade.) I use it almost daily and it dries quickly and stays without flaking. It's perfect in every way. The shade was new to me and this is pretty due to the glitter however the pigment is very sheer. So if you are looking for something more sheer than pigmented with staying power & glitter then I would try this.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I was sooooo hopeful for this but this one is a fail for the most part. It was not waterproof at all. It's so light and transparent that I don't know who would even be able to use this color. The brush was great and point was perfect but the formula just wasn't great. I'm tempted to try a different color and hope maybe I just got a bad batch. The glitter is cute and noticeable. Hopefully the other colors are better.