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Yves Saint Laurent EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner

What it is: A waterproof cream eyeliner that holds for up to 24 hours.What it does: Effet Faux Cils Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner creates a spectacularly intense line without creasing or flaking. Its soft, silky formula formulated with quick-drying oils creates a lightweight base for smooth application without skipping. Beautiful and mess-proof, it stays put for smudge-proof, all-day wear.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan
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Review 1 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
kirbypeyton
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Just wow!
-05.17.13
A remarkable product that really works. The colors are richly pigmented and extremely long wearing. I give it 10 stars.
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Review 2 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
amcollier
Location:LA CA
Skin Tone:Light
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
PERFECTION.
-05.15.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
Put on at noon, no primer, oily skin, hot humid weather, sweat during a two-mile walk, didn't wash my face until 2am. And this stuff HAD NOT BUDGED. No smears, no flakes, no transferring a stripe of color to my upper eyelid, nothing. Immediately bought two other colors.
Also: This applies like a dream. It's thin enough to easily get a very straight, neat, precise line, but pigmented enough to be opaque in one swipe. Also #2 : The colors are terrific. The black is BLACK, "Sea Black" is a true dark navy shimmer/metallic (most of the other cream/gel "navy" liners I tried were really more cobalt and way too bright), "Jade Black" is a true dark pine shimmer. Amazing. Only eyeliner I wear now.
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Review 3 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
Chappy4984
Location:West Hollywood
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Gorgeous
-05.08.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
The formula itself is fantastic - creamier than Bobbi Brown Gel Liner - but with the same amount of staying power! Wore it 8+ hours at a friend's outdoor summer wedding - and when the evening was finally over, my eye makeup looked exactly the same as when I first applied it. A++ Sea Black is a gorgeous color.
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Review 4 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
estchoi
Location:San Francisco, CA
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Just what I've been searching for!
-04.29.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
I've literally tried all the eyeliners out there.. You name it, I've tried it. Even all the ones from Asia as well.... Nothing worked as well as this one. It's so creamy and easy to use! Doesn't clump and it lasts all day even on the waterline. It's amazing! Don't hesitate to buy if you're like me and have been searching for the eyeliner that doesn't give you raccoon eyes. Give this a try!
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Review 5 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
fashiondoc
Location:Austin, TX
Skin Tone:Fair
Eye Color:Brown
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
One of the best
-04.27.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
I have tried gel liners from multiple brands, and this is by far my favorite. It goes on so smoothly, blends easily, sets quickly, and DOES NOT SMUDGE OR TRANSFER (BB gel liners don't either, but they are not as smooth or nicely pigmented as these, LM gel liners smudge and transfer like crazy). The only downside is that there are only 4 colors. I have 2, will get the other 2, and would buy others if available. Love.
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Review 6 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
Anonymous
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-04.21.13
Have this in black bronze but its really a dark Forrest green. And also cherry black which is a deep cherry purple. Formula glides on smoothly and has good staying power. Sets pretty quickly for me as well.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
cschirner
Location:Beaufort, SC
Skin Tone:Olive
Eye Color:Brown
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Long lasting!
-04.11.13
Quick Take: waterproof, long wearing
This cream eyeliner is a must have in the beauty bag. I have oily eyelids and NOTHING seems to keep my eye liner on through out the day-not even with primer. Anyhow, I decided to try this based on the reviews and I am glad I did. I got it in the black cherry color and it is beautiful and goes easily with everything. I chose the color to wear more often in the day or for casual everyday look because black can be a bit much first thing in the morning and every morning too. The only con for me is going from a liquid liner pen (one piece application process) to a eyeliner brush and product (two piece process) but I would not trade it for any other eye liner product.
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Review 8 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
gitana1980
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
-03.13.13
I am a steadfast liquid liner girl, but thought I would mix it up a bit and try gel. The color is dark (which is what I wanted); and it is smooth and nice. I have no complaints, except that I think I prefer liquid and that liquid lasts on my lids longer.
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Review 9 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
njcathi
Location:Marlton NJ
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Beautiful
-03.04.13
Goes on smoothly. Stays on without fading. Gorgeous color options. I have the Cherry Black and the Black Bronze and love them both. Be aware that the Black Bronze has a green tone.
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Review 10 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
daninap
Location:Atlanta, GA
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-03.03.13
Amazing gel liner! Love the black/gold color. Great for every day or a night out.
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Review 11 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
payerle
Location:akron Oh
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-02.28.13
I was very satisfied with this YSL gel liner it's not cheap but I can see myself buying them again.
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Review 12 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
colorjunkie99
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
black bronze
-02.21.13
I saw other reviews complain that the color isnt actually black bronze but has a green tone to it. And it definitly has green in it, but in the picture it is green...so ya it looks like the picture. I stays pretty well, I like the consistency and the color. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Review 13 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
mariaku
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best smudge pot!!!
-02.12.13
I previously used smashbox. It can't even compare! I've had YSL for months and it still works amazingly!!!! Other products tend to dry out. My fave eyeliner!!!
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Review 14 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
rkinkoph
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Gray
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Didn't love
-01.19.13
Quick Take: disappointing, weird color
I bought the bronze-black and have been mildly disappointed. The liner looks greenish... not bronze or black. It doesn't seem to hold up as well as pen-style liquid liners that I have used. I usually follow it up with a black liner, because I dislike the color. I use it because I feel like I spent a lot on it and want to get my money's worth. Its not a terrible product, but definitely not the quality I would expect from this brand and for this prince.
-1point
1out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 15 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
erickaf
Location:Perrysburg, OH
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Long lasting
-01.18.13
Quick Take: long wearing, smudgable
I love this eye cream. With a good brush you can make a deep intense and straight non messy line. I bought the black, its really dark and goes on all day.
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Review 16 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
amyu
Location:Royal Oak, MI
Age:35-44
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Beautiful shade
-01.16.13
Quick Take: the most wonderful shade
Easy to apply with the right brush.
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
tweeps
Location:Indianapolis, IN
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Love this eyeliner!
-01.14.13
The blue color is flattering with my blue eyes. It goes on smoothly and is easy to smudge.
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Review 18 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
Lionesss
Location:Illinois
Skin Tone:Medium
Eye Color:Brown
Age:35-44
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Perplexed
-01.12.13
Quick Take: long wearing, toxic
I LOVE this product. It glides on beautifully, has intense color and lasts all day.
I only gave it a 3 star rating because I just looked at the ingredients list after using this for over a year and noticed it uses ferric ferrocyanide. This inorganic ingredient is toxic and is restricted for use in cosmetics. So why is it in here?
+10points
12out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 19 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
ellehcchelle
Location:Annapolis, MD
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
this is great
-01.04.13
Quick Take: waterproof, smudgable, long wearing
this is my favorite cream eyeliner - i have both cherry black, black, and the deep blue. the cherry black is perfect for blue eyes during daytime when you don't want a super-intense color. the blue is subtle as well because of it's navy-black color. very pretty. the black is great - intense color, doesn't run. they are all long-lasting, easy to apply with a small brush (key is small strokes), and don't run. my co-workers always give compliments re: my eyeliner. lasts a very long time as well - worth it! i use this product both on my waterline (area under the eyelashes), eyeliner above and dab it slightly under the lower lashes sometimes too, then smudge a bit with my finger so it's not too obvious and intense. sometimes i'll even take the leftovers on my brush (when using cherry black color) and lightly line my lips then smudge/blend with my finger. it is *mostly* waterproof....comes off fine with soap and water, may run just a tad with a fair amount of crying, and you'll probably look funny if you try and swim with this. overall though, you won't regret this purchase. smooth, easy to apply, lovely!
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 20 for EYELINER EFFET FAUX CILS - Long-Wear Cream Eyeliner
heatherbee
Location:Wahiawa, Hawaii
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
The best I have found!
-11.25.12
Quick Take: long lasting
I guess I have VERY oily eyes because every supposed long lasting eye liner turns me into a raccoon rather quickly. I tried this cream eyeliner in cherry black, and it is definitely the longest lasting eyeliner I have tried so far. I have tried every type of eyeliner, and cream eyeliner looks the best on me. It's so easy to apply. I went back for the sea black today, and it looks beautiful too!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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