Lancôme Grandoise Liner

I don't tend to wear eyeliner that much as it's tricky to do and I often don't have the time to spend ages trying to get it right. I've tried various brands before and although I've found that felt tip liners and gel liners are the easiest to apply, they don't have the lasting power or boldness of a liquid liner. Lancôme have brought out the Grandoise Liner (£23)* which has a bendable handle to make "the perfect flick that much easier". I've been testing this liner out to see whether the handle affected the line I drew and also how bold the formula was.

Lancôme say the benefits of using the Grandoise Liner are that you can get close to the root of the lashes for an effortless application due to the bendable want, the thin tip allows a precise line and the matte finish is highly pigmented and an ultra opaque formula. Other key features include a smudge free film to give a long lasting finish that is fast drying so you can get on with applying the rest of your makeup. When I received this product I was intrigued to see whether the handle would actually work or just be a clever move to market the product as something different.

Even though I'm quite bendy myself, it is honestly so much easier to apply liner especially when you are using your dominant hand to do the opposite eye. My left eye was always a little more 'that will do' than my right, so now I can finally have even eyes that I'm happy with. I love that the formula means you can have a rich black line and doesn't flake off after a few hours. It does dry quite fast and as I've got hooded eyes I don't wear thick eyeliner. The tip allows me to do a line as thin as I want which would make me want to purchase it when I've ran out. 

This is only the third Lancôme product I've tried although I don't think the Juicy Tubes from the 00's counts much and I'm really impressed. You may have seen my recent Juicy Shakers post about a unique way to nourish and hydrate your lips. If you're looking for a new way to do your eyeliner with a product that actually lasts without creasing then I definitely recommend a visit to your local Lancôme counter. 

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Lancôme Juicy Shakers Review

I'm always that type of person to fall in love with fruity items aside from actual fruit and when Lancôme sent over two of their latest products, I fell for them instantly. Last month I made it my mission to introduce more oil based products into my routine as I'd heard that they are really beneficial to the skin and when these two came into my life I felt like my routine had been completed. The Juicy Shakers* are tinted lip glosses that feel more like oils (£18) that help your lips look naturally plumper with the added hint of colour. The two shades I'm reviewing are Apri-Cute and Freedom of Peach and they smell delicious as they contain almond oil, omega 3 and cranberry oil. To apply them to the lips, simply shake it up, twist the lid and use the sponge applicator that soaks up the product to perfect your look. They can be used on top of lipsticks for a glossy, yet non-sticky finish which is such a good idea.

As they're a tinted product, the pigmentation is sheer which is exactly what you'd want from this type of product as you can apply it without a mirror. I've alternated from using my standard lip balm to using these before lipstick and they work like a dream, helping even matte lipsticks glide on. In the UK there are 14 shades available including a limited edition mint one too. I'd be intrigued to see the colour pay off from the cherry shade as I imagine it's more of a my lips but better shade. For £18 I think they're worth the price and the cute cocktail packaging is simple but effective.

Have you tried the new Juicy Shakers yet?
* Contains PR samples unless otherwise stated.

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