Review & Swatches: Kryolan Aquacolor Cake Liner in Black (071)

Hi!

I think eye makeup is one of the most important parts of your make up. It can either make or break your look. It is also not very easy to master which is why I am always on the lookout for products that make my life easy. How did Kryolan Aquacolor Cake Liner fare on this front? Read on!

Description

Kryolan Aquacolor is a color-intensive, glycerin-based cake makeup used primarily for painting the face and body. It can be applied easily with a slightly moistened make-up sponge or brush. Its creamy consistency allows it to blend easily while drying quickly to a smudge-proof and durable finish. It can be easily removed with soap and water. 

Aquacolor is available in an extensive variety of more than 132 shades which include skin, vivid and metallic shades.

Kryolan Aquacolor Cake Liner - Front

Kryolan Aquacolor Cake Liner - Back

My Opinion

I have only got one thing to say about this product – I LOVE IT! The Aquacolor Cake Liner by Kryolan is one of my favorite products this year for many reasons. For one, I just love the intensity of the color. Its jet black and no matter how dark my eye shadow, it easily shows over it. Secondly, Aquacolor is very easy to apply as it goes on smoothly and effortlessly over my upper lid and water line. It dries quickly, doesn’t smudge and has a staying power of over 6 hours. 

Kryolan Aquacolor in Black (071)

Another thing that I love about this cake liner is that it gives a very elegant and professional look to your eye makeup which is mainly due to it matte finish. It is so versatile that you can use it during the day as well as at night.  Another point in its favor is that since it’s a cake liner, one does not have to go through the hassle of cleaning up product residue after application which is a time saver in itself. It also offers great value for money because a little of it goes a long way. I think one 8 ml (0.25 oz.) case is enough to last several years!

Kryolan Aquacolor Cake Liner in Black (071) - Swatch

Coming to the downsides, the first thing which comes to mind is the product’s packaging. It comes in a simple and small round plastic case which may make it vulnerable to breakage. Another limitation it suffers from is that this liner cannot be used without water so if you plan to carry it around with you, make sure to include a small water bottle in your make up bag.

Tips and Tricks

There are a few things which you must keep in mind when using this product. Here are my recommendations:

1. Use an angled or slanted eye brush to apply your liner. This type of brush gives you more control over the application.
2. Don’t use too much water when moistening your brush because it will make the liner very runny as well as lessen the intensity of its color. Dab your brush lightly on a tissue paper before you rub it on the cake liner.
3. Use soft feathery strokes during application.

 Go for it if you:

1. Want an eye liner with a staying power of over 6 hours
2. Want a good product at an affordable price
3. Are looking for a liner that is easy to apply
4. Want an eye liner with a matte and smudge-proof finish
5. Prefer liners that can be easily removed with water

Don’t go for it if you:

1. Find its compulsory usage with water a limitation

Hit or miss? An absolute hit!

Priced at Rs. 495 ($ 5.2), Kryolan Aquacolor Cake Liner in Black (071) is worth every penny! If you are interested in purchasing it, it’s available at Naheed Super Market and Scentsation in Karachi. 

My rating for the Kryolan Aquacolor Cake Liner is 4.5/5.

Have you tried it yet?

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