The Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper has received a fair amount of love in the blogging community recently, so naturally, when browsing the aisles of Sephora, I had to have a look. I was skeptical about picking this up, since I was quite happy with my Soap and Glory Supercat Liner, which is slightly cheaper, and much more readily available in the UK. Curiosity, however, got the better of me, and this made the transatlantic trip home with me, to be put to the test at my dressing table.
I should take a moment here to explain that I am something of an eyeliner noob. I can't do gel liner, or liquid liner in a brush and pen form for the life of me, and even pencil liner is iffy. The Supercat Liner works for me because I can basically angle it from the corner of my eye, pointing up the edge of my brow, and press it down, which gives me the perfect base for a winged liner.
The main difference between Supercat and the Tattoo Liner is that Supercat has a foam tip, not unlike that of a felt tip pen, whereas this one is a very fine bristled brush. Because it's so fine I can basically lay this right in the base of my lashes, and create a really really fine line which I love! Because the bristles aren't as firm as the nib of Supercat, it is a little trickier to create a wing, but after three or four uses I got the hang of it. This has a more precise end, which makes creating a precise wing a lot easier. I've had trouble with the end of the Supercat Liner misshaping before too, which I would assume won't happen with bristles!
As far as formula goes, This is a little wetter than Supercat, which I like, it's more like a true liquid liner, and you never have to build it up. The liner itself is jet black, and once it's down, it's going nowhere, I've got perfect wings til bedtime.
I was skeptical, but I think I'm a Trooper convert! There will definitely be a sneaky Sephora order when I run out!
What's your favourite liner?
I need to try this xBerrieBlogs {beauty blog}
ReplyDeleteThis is talked about so much. Glad it works for you. I just picked up the Soap and glory one. http://alittlebitofjenn.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome ! Love a good liquid liner ! I am currently using the L'Oreal oneMadeline | Its a Mads Mads World
ReplyDeleteI've been using the Essence 2 in 1 eyeliner and I'm really impressed, It's only like 3 quid and you get TWO eyeliner pens in 1!Danniella xwww.famousinjapan.co.uk
ReplyDeleteI love using the Lancome Artliner, and have been using it for ages! I am intrigued though by this one because of the "brush", and how it makes really thin lines!! xxAlexandra | The A Style | Beauty and lifestyle
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a felt tip end, didn't realise it was bristles! I'm an eyeliner noob too so would love to give something different a try xx
ReplyDeleteYou made it sound really interesting :) Well, I have to say that the new controversial Benefit gel liner has changed my life, so I cannot recommend it enough! I've done a review on my blog a few post back if you'd like to check it out ;) xxgyudynotesofbeauty.blogspot.com
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