I bought this because I had heard that it's comparable to the Lancome Artliner in Black Noir. Although I've never tried the Lancome Artliner, I wanted to give the drugstore dupe a try first. Since I prefer a more natural look, I usually only apply a thin line of eye liner. Even though people say that thinner brushes/tips are harder to control, I think that I would have liked this product more if the tip was thinner. While applying the liner, I regretted buying the product within minutes because of the "Cons" listed below.
My first impression was that the product wasn't worth the money ($10.99 DuaneReade). After allowing the liner to set for a while longer, I gave it a third try to increase the intensity of the black and this time the color did not drag off. The black became more intense as well. As for how the product lasts...I have oily semi-hooded eyelids and wore the liner without any primer/eyeshadow. The liner did not smear even after 5-6 hours after application and the color did not transfer when I touched the line with my finger. Overall, the lasting power is very good for being a non-waterproof formula. Although I am curious as to how Lancome's Artliner compares to Loreal's Lineur Intense Liner, after testing this product out... I am not sure if I would be willing to pay double the price for the Lancome Artliner.
"Pros"
1. Long-Lasting
2. Easy Cat-Eye/Winged Liner
3. Color can be built up.
4. Easy removal with little to no transfer.
5. Price-point
"Cons"
1. Black isn't "Intense" enough.
2. Felt-Tip not thin enough.
3. Not Waterproof
4. Application - When I tried to make the liner thicker/correct mistakes, tip removed the color previously drawn on.
5. Takes a long time to set.
Recommendation: Worth the try.
