ÉCRITURE DE CHANEL
Automatic Liquid Eyeliner

I really can't find any fault with this, except maybe the slightly higher price (if you use this nearly pen every day, you'll likely need a new one in just a few weeks, so it adds up.) Formula: It's inky and deep (I got the brown because black can be harsh on me and it's a great neutral brown that isn't too red or yellow looking, it just reads as a less harsh black.) I feel like the texture of the product is pretty even. I'm not sure if the bad reviews were for prior formulations, which I've heard could be patchy. I would never discount anyone's experience, but mine has been the opposite. The liner just flows out nicely from the tip and it's never been patchy or gummy, like some can get after a while. It is also very opaque and you may not need to go over your initial line, unless you want to. But if you DO want to, I love that it doesn't build up or drag along the first line you made. Just make sure to give it drying time. Felt tip: My pens have all had the felt tip and it has not changed shape with use. It's not a totally precise, tiny pointed tip, so if you're used to that kind, you might have a learning curve. But it's so worth it. This pen, used at a slight angle, has a perfect tip for winged liner. You can also use it straight at the tip for a very tiny, tight-lined effect. Staying power: I have slightly hooded eyes and nearly always get the dreaded transfer of liner to the middle of my upper lid crease, but this doesn't happen with this liner. It stays put forever, even on a hot day. Again, the key to this liner, since it comes out pretty inky and wet, it to make sure you give it at least a full minute to dry. Once it's set, it stays.

As usual, a cosmetic firm has changed their product for the worst! I have no idea why they went from a turnable bottom to a shaker-type marking pen. The tip is a pleasant change, because the hairs of the brush can no longer get caught on the cap when closing the eyeliner capsul. However, the fact that you can no longer turn the bottom of the pen to allow chosen amount of liquid to flow to the tip is totally inferiior to the previous eyeliner product. There is no way to evenly distribute the liquid to your eye. I bought two, thinking that I was purchasing my old favorite, only to be totally disappointed with this unmanageable inferior re-designed eyeliner!! I would prefer to omit a star, but the site states in red that a star field must be chosen, so I clicked one.