As a longtime liquid eyeliner lover, I have certain requirements that primers have to meet. They must be highly pigmented (the darker the better); create precise, sharp lines; lasts all day; and waterproof. Especially since I needed an eyeliner with good allergy resistance, it was a new thing for me. My eyes will randomly water and burn. I didn’t face this a few years ago (yes, because our bodies do weird, random things as we age!), and it’s still something I’m still dealing with with my doctor. me. But what I do know is that some eyeliner I once swore couldn’t fight my random allergy attacks. Coarse!
So now that’s what comes to mind when I draw my wings. I’m really excited to try Benefit Cosmetics They are real! Xtreme Precision Liner ($24)—I still miss the old, now discontinued Magic Ink Liner brand, TBH — and love it coming in a red, rectangular tube. Not only does it stand out against my sea of black eyeliner, but the squared edges of the tube case make it easier to hold. The brush, which is a 0.1 mm tapered brush with soft bristles, gets the product into my cap with great precision. I was able to draw a thin line and easily build it into thicker, razor sharp lines. The formula surpassed my pigment requirements, as it went super black from the first use, without me having to rework it over and over again.
