Eye Liner, Eye Pencils, Lip Glosses and Glimmer Lip Liner
Eye liner is an opaque liquid that is typically applied with a small, sharp-tipped brush. Gel eyeliner is a softer option that can be used for precise lines, and Kohl eyeliner is a soft powder available in dark matte shades.
Glimmer liners provide rich color with a touch of twinkle that stays put all day long. Avon’s bestselling product has been revamped to add more intensified shades.
Eyeliner
Eyeliner is a cosmetic product that is used to outline the eyes in order to make them look more defined. It is available in a wide range of hues, from common black, brown and grey shades to bright primary colors, pastels, frosty silvers and golds, white and glitter-flecked hues. The color is usually applied on the upper or lower eyelid in a precise manner. This type of makeup product is specially formulated so that potentially harmful microorganisms cannot grow in the container or on the skin surface.
Eye liner can be used to create different aesthetic effects such as a cat eye or a winged effect. It can also be used to draw a tight, thin line above the eyelashes or at the water line. In the ’60s and ’70s, heavy eye liner use was associated with Goth or Punk fashion and styles. This trend continued into the twenty-first century, with the emo subculture also employing eyeliner of varying thickness to achieve their style.
There are six main types of eyeliner on the market: liquid, gel, pencil, kohl, pressed powder, and cake. Liquid formulas are often the best for creating crisp lines. They typically come in a small bottle with a fine tip that allows for precise application. They’re often waterproof and provide budge-proof staying power that even the sharpest of pencils can’t match.
Pencil eyeliner is a soft, waxy pencil that’s typically made from a dark shade of pigment and may or may not contain an emollient. It can be used to create a subtle, natural look or a bold and dramatic one. The emollient in a pencil liner can help soften the appearance of the liner, which is great for those who have shaky hands or are new to applying makeup.
Lipliner
Glimmer Lip Liner helps to define, fill and extend the natural shape of lips. It works invisibly with every shade of lipstick you’ve got stashed in your drawer, handbag or bathroom cabinet to prime, line and perfect lips. Plus, it makes your lipstick last longer and prevents feathering. Formulated with good-for-you nourishing oils like shea butter and marula oil, it’s smooth and super blendable.
Ingredients: Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Shea Butter, Polyethylene, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cera Carnauba/Cire de carnauba, Glyceryl Caprate, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Manganese Violet. Color will vary based on skin tone.
Brow Definer
An eyebrow pencil with an ultra fine tip that creates feathered, hair-like strokes for a natural, defined look. Its slim retractable pencil shape allows for easy, precise application, while the spoolie brush on the opposite end combs and blends for a smooth, flawless finish. Its long wearing, waterproof formula helps shape and define brows with luxurious color that won’t fade, flake or transfer.
The unique formula of this eyebrow pencil scientifically reads the pH of your brow hair follicle and adjusts to mimic all shades of natural eyebrows including Platinum Blonde, Soft Auburn and Deep Brunette. Universal Brow Definer is self-sharpening and stays sharp for all day wear.
To use, apply light pressure and work the thin pencil tip along brows in short, horizontal strokes, working in the direction of hairs’ natural growth. For more detail, use the flat edge to outline the bottom and top of the brow, then fill in with the medium side. The spoolie brush also works to groom and set natural brow hairs and blend. This versatile brow pencil also features a fine tip for creating hairlike detail in areas of sparseness. Its lightweight texture won’t drag or tug, even when used with a firm touch.
Lip Gloss
Lip glosses add shine and color to the lips. They can be clear or pearlescent and work well alone or on top of lipstick or other lip products. They can also be used as a highlighter or cheek tint. When using lip gloss it is important to follow the instructions on the package to avoid any irritation. It is also a good idea to patch test any new products on your skin before applying them to your lips. Typically, this involves placing a small amount of the product on your wrist and waiting a few minutes to see if you have any reaction. If you do have a reaction, wash the product off and wait a few days before trying again.
The base of lip gloss is usually made from wax or petroleum jelly combined with emollients like coconut, shea butter, jojoba oil and other natural oils that can soften the lips. They may also contain other ingredients to enhance the texture, such as vitamins and scents. Some may even contain sunscreens to protect the lips from sun damage.
Liquid lip glosses often come in a tube with a foam wand that you use to glide the product across your lips. Others come in pots or compacts and can be smoothed on with a clean finger or a small brush. Many of the same ingredients are found in liquid glosses as in lip balms, but they usually have a higher level of shine.
Tinted lip glosses usually have color added with traditional Food & Drug Administration approved dyes or with extracts from things like dragon fruit, roselle, and beetroot to give them a beautiful pigment. They can also contain mica, a natural mineral that gives glosses a shimmery finish.
While not common, there are some lip glosses that contain spermaceti. This is a substance that comes from the heads of sperm whales and acts as a lubricant and an emollient. Some people claim it can give lips a glossy appearance, but it is controversial. It is usually a substitute for the more expensive fish oil derived squalene.
