Let's talk about the Maybelline HyperSharp Liner, marketed for its 0.01mm tip that gives precision like no other.
Packaging
There's nothing fancy going on with its packaging - it's a thin, felt tip marker with a black body and gold cap - nothing that really stands out, in my opinion. It's simple and serves the product's function well, so there's not much to say about it, really.
Product
The eyeliner itself comes in three shades, intense black, brown and soft black (which by the way, what exactly is soft black? I'm thinking a dark grey). They're differentiated by the colour of their caps; gold, bronze and silver respectively. Thus, the one featured in this post is in intense black.
It's been hyped up for having a 0.01 mm tip, which I'm not sure if I believe. Granted, it does have an extremely thin point that is capable of drawing precise lines.
I feel like it's lines are pretty comparable to everyone's favourite Signo 0.38mm pen, which is why I'm not sure if I'm convinced by the claim that this eyeliner has a 0.01mm tip. I wouldn't even be sold if they'd marketed it as 0.1mm, let along zero point ZERO one millimetres.
Here're some swatches, with a standard sized bobby pin for comparison.
The thickness of the lines vary according to the amount of pressure you use.
Since it comes in the form of a felt tip pen, application is clean and much simpler than liquid eyeliners that come with a bottle and brush. It's tip is sturdy enough such that it doesn't bend around while you're busy stroking your eyelid with it.
However, because it comes in the form of a felt tip pen, this means that the product dries out very quickly, as most felt tip liners do.
Do I like it?
This is how it looks on my eye.
If I were to judge it based on precision and ease of application alone, this baby would have easily scored an A plus.
However, my relationship with the Maybelline HyperSharp Liner is... it's complicated.
I have a handful of things I dislike about this, which is a pity because Maybelline really did nail the brush. Can't say the same thing about the actual formula of the liner though.
First off, this thing JUST CANNOT LAST. It just can't. I don't have oily lids or anything that should get in the way of long lasting liner; even $2 liner from Daiso goes a much longer way than this. It's neither water proof nor oil proof, and in Singapore's humid weather, this liner can't go more than 2 hours outdoors (if you're lucky, that is). Setting it with powder doesn't make much of a difference. The only solution I have for this is coating it with clear eyebrow gel before heading out the door.
Secondly, it dries out way too quickly. Two issues with this.
1) Since the brush is so thin, I find that I have to go over the same spot multiple times to thicken the line. Going over half dried, semi sticky liner with a felt tip brush ain't fun. It tugs at your skin and sometimes the brush wipes the existing liner off. Talk about frustration.
2) This means your hyper sharp liner won't last very long before the pen itself dries up. I've found a temporary solution to this though: give it a quick dip in water, and it should work fine for awhile.
I guess my point is, if they reformulated the liner, Maybelline would have a top notch product. The HyperSharp Liner as it is now though... meh.
I'd only recommend it if you place huge (and I mean HUGE) importance on thin, precise eyeliner. For everyday use, there are much better liners out there.
The Maybelline HyperSharp Liner retails at Watsons for $19.90. I got mine on sale for $16.90 though, keep an eye out for Watsons' sales; cosmetics usually go for significantly cheaper than their usual prices. ;)
It's also Hari Raya today, so Selamat Hari Raya to all my Muslim friends out there!
Till next time!
Much love,
Denicia
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