24/7 liner — Blog — Tina Tom Makeup

Hi Loves!

I have been so slammed with work and activities that I haven't gotten a chance to share much on this blog lately! My past weekend was spent in San Jose with the lovely BF. It was short but sweet and filled with lots of yummy food and drinks (BonChon Chicken & Fantasia, anyone?).

Clients oftentimes ask me what colors (shadows, liners, etc.) would work best for their eye color. Because I work 9-5 (actually, 7-7...) at a corporate beauty company, I stick to a standard smokey brown eyeshadow look. Lately, however, I've been obsessed with using jewel-toned eyeliners to line my bottom waterline, like this:

via Pinterest

Obviously, my look is a little more muted for work (sadly, no gold glitter), but the fun thing about this is that you can do your eyeshadow any way you like, really, depending on the day & occasion. This can work with a subtle brown smokey eye for work or amped up with a dark smokey or glittery shadow for a more dramatic, fun look for a date or girls' night.

Here's a set of jewel-toned, versatile eyeliners that I'm currently obsessing over:

Urban Decay, Ocho Loco 2 Set, $59 for a set of 8 full-sized liners - greens, teals, blues, purples, browns & the blackest black eyeliner I've ever used!

What makeup looks do you guys find that you're doing more often now that Fall is here?

Anyone who knows me, knows that I swear by Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-on Pencils. They are so pigmented & creamy (so there is no tugging on the delicate eye area!) and relatively long-lasting (with the holy grail Urban Decay Primer Potion, aka UDPP, of course).

One other thing? They're kind of expensive. Say, $19/color expensive.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Liners
Photo Credits: vampyvarnish.com

As much as I thoroughly enjoy paying $19 for an eyeliner, I was definitely on the lookout to find a cheaper but definitely comparable alternative. My findings?

1. L'Oreal HIP Color Chrome Eyeliner, $10

Photo credits: temptalia.com

The only issue with these liners is that there are only four colors to choose from. The color payoff and wearability is definitely comparable to that of Urban Decay's.

2. NYX Slide-On Pencils, $8

Photo credits: glamtrotter.com

These babies are as cheap and as close to Urban Decay's liners as I could find. There are 18 colors to choose from and are a great alternative to the 24/7 liners. They are smudgeproof and vibrant, and you can bet I'll be stocking my kit up with every single color!

As much as I enjoy higher-end products, working in the beauty industry (particularly in the product development side) has taught me that sometimes, the only difference between an $8 eyeliner and a $19 dollar eyeliner is marketing and branding. I am, by no means, saying that all products are created equal - I truly believe that some products are worth paying more for. However, whenever I can find a dupe and I can save some money, I am all for it!

What are some dupes for high end products that you buy at a much lower price?