Weekly Review-Eye Crayons

This past week I reviewed eye crayons ( jumbo pencils, jumbo sticks, whatever!) I used 5 different brands and each brand was under $6. The results were surprising and kind of disappointing.




First up -the WORST pencil by LA Colors ($1.50). This Jumbo Eye Pencil in 'Salt Water' was garbage! it did not go on evenly and was not pigmented at all. Trying to blend this pencil only made a mess.




Wet n' Wild Idol Eyes Cream shadow pencil ($1.50)-Not good, but also not THAT bad. Goes on smooth and creamy, but does not stay on long. Smudges easily and does not stay on long.

ELF Jumbo Eye Pencils ($2)- another disappointment. Goes on smooth and pigmented but it's hard to apply more that 1 color to the eye with additional pencils. When using a pencil to add another color, the pencil rubs the color off the eye. I would use this as a base for powder shadows but  that's about it. The color actually rubbed off before I left the house.

 NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil ($5.50)- GREAT colors, not so great results. Went on smooth, easy to mix more than one color pencil on your eye and blendable. Unfortunately, they do no have good staying power. A couple hours on and the color fades. 6 hours in and you have naked eye lids. Similar to the ELF pencils . Again I would use these as a base for powder shadows...LOVE the colors though.



ELF Waterproof Pencils ($3)- Small color range, but nice colors. The pencil goes on nicely and it's easy to mix colors right on the eyelid. They are hard to blend. To get a successful blend, you have to use a brush IMMEDIATLY after applying the pencil. Lasts all day would be great as an eyeliner.
 



Rimmel Scandaleyes Jumbo Pencils ($4.50)- More FABULOUS colors. These pencils are waterproof and smudge proof. They say 24/7 wear and that's about right, they do last a long time. These pencils blend well. Also great as an eyeliner.

That's all for this week's (technically last week's review) . Check back later for more ideas, info and freebies!