Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner Violet Magic Try #2

I tried out the Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner VI606 Violet Magic again today, together with the Blooming Dream Eyes #2 Midnight Dream palette. I used the eye base from the palette first, then layered the light pink eyeshadow over the browbone area, inner corners and lower lashline followed by the lavender shade from the upper lashline to the crease. Then I patted a bit of the eye gloss over the powder eyeshadow. The eye gloss shows up as small glitter bits that flash green.

The Violet Magic liner turned out much better this time around. I found that the trick is to apply one layer and let it dry, before applying a second layer so that the metallic purple shade shows up more intensely and evenly. The liner is a tad watery, so the first layer is not intense enough and tends to be a bit uneven. But by letting it dry and then applying a second layer, you get a smooth and more pigmented metallic finish. Kathi at Lotus Palace just did an incredibly gorgeous smokey eye look with the Violet magic liner and Lash Enamel Glamour Volume On VI606. Do check it out on her blog, Lotus Palace!

So far, I've worn the liner for 6 hours and there has been no flaking or smudging! However, the cream eye base from the Blooming Dream Eyes palette has performed poorly with the eyeshadow creasing quite a bit. I'm not surprised by this as the cream bases from Majolica's other eyeshadow palettes usually have this problem as well.

The Arden Face Powder Brush has become my new favourite brush thanks to its incredibly soft bristles, which caress the skin ever so gently. I use this for applying powder foundation and it helps to give a smooth, seamless finish. This usually retails for S$41 at the counters but I picked it up for S$29 at Changi Airport dutyfree last month.