REVIEW: Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner Kill Brown

 Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner Kill Brown

You have to shake it before use

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Bought this Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner Kill Brown in Seoul, Korea. Forgot to take note of the retail price there. This Clio Brush Eyeliner is selling for S$22.90 in Watsons Singapore. This is a highly raved about eyeliner. I heard about the great staying power of this eyeliner many years back when Lee Hyori was Clio's brand ambassador. 

Fine tip brush that is easy to use

Decided to go for a brown eyeliner because there are too many black eyeliners in my makeup collection. The first thing I noticed is that the brush tip is very fine and precise. It allows for better control, which is great for liquid eyeliner beginners. A brown eyeliner is less harsh than black eyeliner. However, some ladies might not like the super natural look. Brown eyeliner does not define the eyes as strongly as black eyeliner. Brown eyeliner works well for daytime, however it might not be suitable for nighttime or when a person is photographed. Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner lasts all day. The eyeliner stayed on my eyelids for more than 10 hours, with eyeshadow primer. This long-lasting eyeliner did not smudge to my lower eyelids. Even without eyeshadow primer, Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner has great lasting power - for up to 8 hours. Another great thing about this eyeliner is that it dries up quickly after application, in mere seconds. I do not have to worry about the eyeliner transferring to the crease of the upper eyelids. With some liquid eyeliners such as Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, I had to keep my eyes closed for at least 10 seconds for the eyeliner to dry. Those 10 seconds felt so long. Even though Clio Brush Eyeliner Kill Brown has great lasting power, it is easy to remove with an oil-based eye makeup remover. No tugging on the sensitive skin around the eyes. Yay!

Even though this eyeliner has the word "Waterproof" in its name, I would not categorize it as waterproof. It does have some water-resistance properties, but if you are going for a swim or to cry your eyes out, this Clio eyeliner would definitely smudge. Another downside to this eyeliner is the lack of pigmentation. It could be because this is a brown eyeliner, but the color is not as intense. I had to go over the line two or three times to get sufficient color. Might have to try Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner in black to get a true comparison. 

Top is a single line of the eyeliner, the bottom is three layers of the eyeliner

Eyeliner after contact with water and rubbing it. 

Overall, Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner Kill Brown is one of my highly rated liquid eyeliners. For its price of S$22.90, this is one of the more affordable liquid eyeliners. In comparison with my other HG eyeliners (Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner, Lancome Artliner and Marc Jacobs Magic MArc'er Precision Pen), Clio Waterproof Brush Eyeliner is ranked #2 on the list. 

High-End vs. Drugstore (Roadshows) Makeup Products

Worth the Splurge:
1) Foundation - I almost always buy high-end foundation. The biggest factor is the process of selecting a color match. A saleslady at the counter can greatly assist in the color selection. For drugstore brands such as Revlon or L'Oreal, you often have to play the guessing game to select a color match. Plus, the lighting at the drugstore is often not suitable for selecting a color match for foundation. The only drugstore foundation brand that I adore is Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation. But in Singapore, they sell it at BHG counter, so I had the helpful assistance of a saleslady. 
2) Concealer - There is a huge difference between high-end concealers and drugstore concealers. High-end concealers provide more coverage, and yet goes on smoothly. As with drugstore foundations, you often have to guess your color match because there are no testers available. Even if there is a tester, the lighting at drugstore is not adequate to accurately determine a color match. Drugstore concealers that have high coverage tends to be cakey too. 

 

Not worth the extra $$:
1) Mascaras - Since you have to replace them every 6 months, it would be very costly to purchase high-end mascaras such as Lancome, Dior and Chanel. Drugstore brands such as Maybelline and  CoverGirl produce good-performing mascaras that are easy on your pockets. Korean roadshow brands such as Etude House and innisfree have a good selection of mascaras as well. 
2) Lipstick - A girl needs an array of lip colors. I have a confession to make: I am a lip product junkie. I probably have more than 20 lipsticks, lip tints, lip crayons, lip glosses and lip balms. I do own some high-end lipsticks such as Chanel, NARS, Dior lipsticks. But I also own mid-priced products such as Benefit Benebalm. For affordable-priced products, my inclination is towards Korean roadshow brands such as Clio, VDL and innisfree. I especially <3 the VDL Expert Color Lip Cube Ex! 

So there you have it! Makeup products that I splurge on, and those that I save on. Tell me about yours!

REVIEW: CLIO Gelpresso Melting Lipstick

Clio Gelpresso Melting Lipstick in Somewhat (No.1) 

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Clio Gelpresso Melting Lipstick cost KRW 18,000 (S$22). It is quite pricy for a Korean lip product, compared to brands such as innisfree and Etude House. But being a big fan of Clio Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss, I decided to pick another lip product from Clio during my trip to Korea. This creamy lipstick glides easily on the lips. When I tried it in store, the texture was smooth and hydrating. I chose the shade Somewhat (No.1) because I wanted an everyday lipstick. This shade looks pinkish brown, but actually it has a more peachy undertone when swatched.

The shade is too washed out for me

P.S: Please don't mind my sleepy face

Shimmery peach shade

It looks rather shimmery when swatched but now when applied

The shade looks attractive to me on packaging. But it was so wrong when I applied it on my lips. The colour was too nude for my lips. It made me look washed out. A definite no-no! The texture of the lipstick is nice, and it is moisturizing. But I picked out the wrong shade for my lip tone. Such a disappointment!

Korean Beauty Products Haul - Lip Products

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Since I bought tons of beauty products during my trip to Korea, I will separating my haul into different posts. This post focuses on lip products - lip balm, lip tint, lip crayon, and lip stick. 

VDL Expert Lip Color Cube Ex (KRW 24,000 = S$30)
The triangle-shaped lipstick. Great texture and very pigmented. The packaging allows for precise application of lipstick. 

VDL Festival Lipstick Glow Balm (KRW 18,000 = S$22)

This product is a collaboration with Kakao. The packaging is in Kakao's signature yellow color. The lip balm is embossed with Kakao character, Apeach. How cuuuuuteee is it? The lip balm itself reminds me of Dior Glow, because of the light pink shade. 

Clio Gelpresso Melting Lipstick (KRW 18,000 = S$22)

A creamy lipstick from Clio. The one that I chose was Somewhat (1) which is a pink-nude shade. A great everyday pink lipstick. It has a rather flat tip, which reminds me of my Cle de Peau Beaute concealer's shape. 

Banila Co. Floral Seoul Lip Crayon (KRW 14,000 = S$17)

The cheerful packaging of this lip crayon is what initially attracted me to this product. The brightly-colored flower print makes it a great product for collection. It is so pretty! This product has a rounded tip which is different than typically lip crayon. The one I chose is Boston Pink (ND02) which is dusty rose shade. Another great shade for everyday. It is very natural and not too much for the office. 

Innisfree Canola Honey Lip Balm - Deep Moisture (KRW 6,000 = S$8)

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One of Innisfree's bestsellers. The very hydrating lip balm with canola seed oil & canola honey extract. It also contain mango seed butter that moisturises lips. 

Innisfree Canola Honey Lip Balm - Smooth Care(KRW 6,000 = S$8)

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Another of Innisfree's bestsellers. In addition to canola seed oil and canola honey extract, it also contains shea butter & murumuru butter to protect the lips. 

Peripera Rouge Pang (KRW 10,000 = S$14) 

This product is a pigmented lipstick that have texture similar to lip balm, and strong pigmentation of a lip tint. It is very smooth and glides on very easily. I was attracted to the beautiful red shade. The shade pictured is Party Party (RD 03); the name is very appropriate. A red lips is a confidence booster on days when you need it, like when you have a big meeting or on special occasions. 

REVIEW: CLIO Professional Twist Up Waterproof Brow Mascara

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This CLIO Professional Twist Up Waterproof Brow Mascara is a replacement of my old-time favourite Benefit Cosmetics Speed Brow (older version). I bought while I was in Korea last April. 

In terms of pricing, I cannot remember exactly, but I recall it being cheaper than Speed Brow. Twist Up Brow Mascara should costs US$12-15 in Korea.

With that being said, both eyebrow gel/mascara does not harden and leave a residue upon application. Previously, I have tried a L'oréal brow mascara that left an unsightly residue on the brows when it has dried up. Below, I have compared the differences between the two eyebrow mascaras.

Differences between CLIO Professional Twist Up Waterproof Brow Mascara and Benefit Cosmetics Speed Brow (older version):

1. In terms of packaging, CLIO Twist Up is longer and wider than Benefit Speed Brow. For travel convenience, Benefit Speed Brow packaging takes up less space and is more handy to have in your travel makeup bag.
   
   
   
   
   
2. The CLIO Twist Up brush is wider than Benefit Speed Brow.
   
   
   
   
   
3. CLIO Twist Up is a tinted eyebrow mascara mascara while Benefit Speed Brow is a non-tinted eyebrow mascara. Thus CLIO Twist Up adds colour to your eyebrows while Benefit Speed Brow is essentially colourless. 
   
   
4. CLIO Twist Up thickens my eyebrow while Benefit Speed Brow just keep my eyebrows in place. On some days when I am not careful and apply too generously, I will end up having overly thick eyebrows.  
   
   
5. For fuss-free everyday use, I will recommend Benefit Speed Brow. The tinted colour of CLIO Twist Up requires a more careful application compared to Benefit Speed Brow.

October Favorites

Lancome Artliner

SunPlay Skin Aqua UV Silky Smooth Milk SPF 50 PA+++ 

CLIO Professional Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss

REVIEW: CLIO Professional Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss

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I am loving this CLIO Professional Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss. When I was in Korea last April, I stopped by the CLIO Professional store in Myeongdong. I have been wanting to try the CLIO killer eyeliner, and was so HAPPY to found a CLIO Professional store. The store reminded me somehow of MAC Cosmetics, with its black layout throughout. There were a few salesladies in the store, and each were proficient in a different language. An English-speaking saleslady assisted me during my time there. After helping me find the eyeliner, I asked her to recommend to me a good lip product. She then proceed to show me the Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss. She mentioned that it works like a lipstick but it stays on better, but is not as drying as regular lip tint. I was instantly attracted to the product. She asked me what type of lip color I preferred. I told her I tend to go for pinks then orange lip colors. She then recommended this lip color for me. It looks like a crazy hot pink shade on the packaging, but on the lips, it is a rather nice cool pink shade.

 

It has a rather matte finish. So if you have dry or flaky lips, I recommend that you put on a lip balm beforehand, as its matte finish can accentuate dry lips. On good days, I do not have to put on a lip balm, and the color will glide on easily onto the lips. All it takes is two coats to get pretty pink lips. It is more pigmented than my Benefit Posietint. I had underestimated this product's pigmentation. I thought this CLIO Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss will be another product with not-so-worthy-pigmentation that will remain unused in my makeup collection. But this has become one of my favourite lip products EVER!! <3

 

The best thing about this product is its staying power. I was really surprised by it. After hours of eating and drinking without any caution, the color still showed up my lips. I never had a product that stayed on sfor o long, plus it is not too drying for my lips. I absolutely love this product! I will recommend it to anyone who wants a long-lasting lip product that is easy to use. You do not have to worry about it smudging. It stays on very well. Plus, I love the fact that the lip tint is not too drying. Its matte finish is just the right consistency. I cannot remember how much I bought for in Korea. But I am sure it cost less than USD $20, so it is equivalent to any other drugstore lip product.



        

Two coats of Virgin Tinted Lip Kiss with a coat of lip balm. 

                                              

A ducky lip to show how pigmented the lip tint is. The cool pink shade is just too pretty! 

 

After three hours of eating and drinking. I was so surprised to see the color staying on my lips. There is some wearing off but there is sufficient color left on the lips.