Stila Stay All Day Chroma-Flash Liquid Eyeliner

Most Helpful Positive Review

Worth the Learning Curve

I've been using Stila's Stay All Day Chroma-Flash Liquid Eye Liner for about a year now across three shades - Mermaid, Peacock, and Firefly - and Mermaid is my favorite. Here's the thing: At first, I hate the feel of it on my eyes and putting it on was problematic but I kept coming back to this lin...er because there is genuinely nothing else like it. The color payoff is stunning, and the way the chrome shifts is just magical. Once you see it on, you understand why you'd put in the effort to figure it out. And there is effort involved. I didn't love it at first - I was using too much product, which left my lashes clumped and gave me a heavy, almost crusty feeling on my eyes. This stuff locks in seriously, so too much of it becomes very noticeable very fast. But once I dialed back the amount, and then tried layering it things changed. Some practice and dedication helped, too. A few things that made a big difference: For more depth: I start with Stila's Stay All Day waterproof liner first, then layer the Chroma-Flash over it. It really makes the color pop. This is just what's in my arsenal - I'm sure any dark liner would help. For keeping it off my lashes: Less product, better placement from practicing, and a spoolie immediately after to free up any lashes that get caught in the sweep across. For drying: I have hooded eyes, so I use a little air to speed up dry time. If I open my eyes too wide too soon, I'm cleaning up smudged liner from my upper lid. The staying power is real - it's also a commitment to remove the next day, which honestly I consider a plus. A year in, still emptying tubes and here to buy the new colors!