Almay • Amazing Lasting 16 Hour Eye Pencil in Precise Black • Eyeliner

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christy24 on 2/12/2009 12:29:00 AM more reviews by christy24

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is my favorite eyeliner. Its the only one i have tried that lasts alllll day. Even after i take a shower and wash my face its still there lol. I love it.

The only thing that really takes it off easily are the almay oil free make-up remover wipes. They are amazing as well. [and cheap, which is a plus]

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tiny101 on 11/14/2008 3:54:00 AM more reviews by tiny101

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Lots of people suggested this eyeliner to me when I said I had sensitive skin around the eye area. Here is what I came up with:

[ PROS ] - long-lasting, easy to apply, sharpening factor was good
[ CONS ] - caused a serious reaction - flakes/redness, you name it

I believe that it caused such a serious reaction for me, perhaps because of the 16-hour factor. Any product that has amazing staying power I hear (esp. eye products) just aren't good for sensitive skin. Thus, I am 100% certain I would not repurchase this.

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Julie18 on 10/1/2008 3:41:00 PM more reviews by Julie18

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

Ok so i only give this product 3 lipsticks because it doesn't last on my waterline. But but but it does last every where else. It goes on very well and i like the fact that you don't have to sharpen it. Also its just a nice deep black color. So i put this product on the lash line and then put macs liquid last on my waterline. So the macs liquid last is good for the waterline and it stays all day, but it does kind of crack on the waterline after awhile. So if anyone knows a good liquid eye liner that really lasts well on the waterline please let me know.

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*TOP REVIEWER* WhereAmI on 7/8/2008 8:47:00 PM more reviews by WhereAmI

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Pros: non-irritating, intense black, very easy to apply, stays fresh-looking all day without smudging or fading!
Cons: will not stay on waterline, will not come off with cleansers that usually remove m/u, eye m/u remover is a must (Almay Non-oily Eye Makeup Remover does the trick).

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whimzer on 6/3/2008 2:56:00 PM more reviews by whimzer

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Awful. This does not last for 16 hours. I'm lucky if it lasts for 2 hours without having to re-apply. I only wear it on my waterline, and disappears after a couple hours. It doesn' t even look black, more like a grey. The colour fades too easily. The sharpener is horrible and useless. The only positive about this product is that it glides on smoothly.

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peacegiraffe on 4/9/2008 5:10:00 AM more reviews by peacegiraffe

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

My friend's eyes always looked really great and I asked what eyeliner she used and she recommended this one so I went and got this and instead of making my eyes look great like hers, I ended up throwing it away! Maybe it's just my eyes or my skin, I don't know but it looked really harsh on me (and made my eyes look strangely darker) and it dragged so badly! It looks great on some people but I guess it's just not the eyeliner for me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Green_Tea on 3/24/2008 6:14:00 PM more reviews by Green_Tea

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Pros: Amazing staying power. Reasonably priced. Very pigmented color.

Cons: Messy, useless sharpener (that came with it on the end of the pen). Drags a little.

Will maybe buy again if I don't find anything better.

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xlonely_dreamer on 3/14/2008 1:01:00 PM more reviews by xlonely_dreamer

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this 3 years ago in anticipation for prom and I was satisfied with it. It didnt really last as long as I liked without budging but thats b/c my lids become oily. The liner really is a dark black color and goes on smoothly. I threw mines out 2 weeks ago because when I tried using it on my eyelids, there was a lot of tugging because the pencil became hard. I drew it on the back of my hand to see if it could be used, but it took a longgg time to get those marks off. So, I guess this is a good purchase but it's not good for the long run.

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sdsuchelle on 2/27/2008 6:39:00 AM more reviews by sdsuchelle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I really like this eyeliner. It lasts for quite a long time (although it does fade) and stays in place, but sometimes the corners smudge a little.. but I think it looks sexy. :) It glides on really easily, too, and doesn't irritate my eyes like other eyeliners.

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*TOP REVIEWER* rubie on 2/11/2008 4:43:00 AM more reviews by rubie

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This doesn't even last for two hours on my lids. I threw it away.

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candylilli on 11/5/2007 4:00:00 PM more reviews by candylilli

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I just got this cuz my local drugstore ran out of Revlon Colorstay in black (oh the horror!) and it is working just as fine if not better as that one. Extreme lasting power. Nice consistency of color. And slightly smoother application than Colorstay. I'm fine with the sharpener. Basically, an Almay replica of Revlon Colorstay.

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secreteuphony on 10/28/2007 11:42:00 PM more reviews by secreteuphony

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I kept purchasing this over and over again but I honestly don't know why anymore. It was my HG for a long time because it was the best pencil out there, and pencil was all I knew how to use.

It is quick and pretty smudge resistant, very water-resistant, and great color options. Plus, it's affordable. But I kept getting missed spots after reexamination and just couldn't handle that anymore. I hate doing my liner and then having to touch it up an hour later. Perhaps I just couldn't get this pencil sharp enough, the sharpener at the end is worthless.

I switched to cream liners from Clinique. They require a bit of mastering but I believe will be worth it. If you want a pencil, this was the best I tried.

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Daizie351 on 10/5/2007 8:05:00 PM more reviews by Daizie351

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE. Of all my eyeliners, this one holds up the best! And I love that you don't need to sharpen it.. just twist it up! The lead is pretty thin so I can draw nice fine lines. Lasts throughout the day (even when I'm in class for twelve hours!)... love it. Will buy again and again and again!

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eggiechan on 6/16/2007 1:52:00 PM more reviews by eggiechan

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This is by far my favorite eyeliner. My first eyeliner by Clinique gave me severe raccoon eyes and cost twice as much as this drugstore eyeliner. I don't know if it actually lives up to its claim of a 16 hour lifespan, but it comes close. Towards the end of my day it does smudge a little, especially since I have oily eyelids, but overall it's easy to apply (I don't notice any major tugging) and it's packaged as an extremely convenient self-sharpening pencil. I have it both in the black and brown; I thought I'd hate the brown, but it's actually perfect for daytime wear.

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zombiexcore on 5/16/2007 3:34:00 PM more reviews by zombiexcore

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Other    

I'm one of those people that use black eyeliner like it's my religion, and I have to say, out of all of the drugstore brands, Almay makes the best eyeliner. This really does stay on all day -- rarely do I reapply it, except to sometimes touch up the outside corners of my eyes (because it does bleed out slightly, especially on a hot day or if you're laughing too hard and your eyes get watery). But otherwise, I swear by this stuff. The cost is fair, and you can run up to any CVS or Walgreens and find it if you're in a crunch. I highly recommend this liner.

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Ciaofiore on 5/7/2007 6:36:00 PM more reviews by Ciaofiore

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I have used this product for almost a year now. I do not think it is perfect, because sometimes i have to wipe the corner of my eyes, the liner seems to melt down. also, it isnt as sharp as i would like it to be when trying to get really in my lash line. BUT, with this product, the smudging is so much less than any other eyeliner, and it pretty much stays put ALL DAY. the black is very black and looks great when blended with a shadow close to the lash line. I might try other liners, but this is my go-to liner, my staple until (or if) i find something i like more.

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SimplyGorgeous19 on 7/22/2006 3:46:00 PM more reviews by SimplyGorgeous19

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This eyeliner was ok. It showed up black at first but then faded to a grey after only an hour. It really did stay on all day even through water when i tried just to wash it off. The actual eyeliner kept getting stuck in the tube. at one point it took me months to get it out. and it doesnt really give u a thin line even after u sharpen it. more of a thick line which can look over dont especially since im only in highschool

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shelby101 on 7/11/2006 3:50:00 PM more reviews by shelby101

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I have this in Taupe and I like it. I think it creates a good subtle effect for work and it is easy to apply. can be layered on or under eyeshadow which I like.

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meowbookitty on 6/21/2006 11:25:00 PM more reviews by meowbookitty

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

i bought this today on sale at long's drugs for $4.99. usually i only buy my eyeliner from places like mac or shisheido but i decided to give this one a go because of all the hype surrounding it. probably one of the best decisions ive ever made in my life. i immediatly put it on when i got home and sat around for an hour watching TV, then i went to my swim meet[and totally forgot about my eyeliner]and when i came back home i went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror...IT WAS STILL THERE!! it hadnt budged a bit and i was so amazed that i ran back to long's drugs to get another one in brownish black. and when i got to the store i looked in one of the display mirrors and even after my mile jog in the major heat and humidity it still looked perfect! not even my beloved shiseido could stand up to it earlier!! wow im really amazed at this product and what its capable of doing.

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g33kgirl16 on 6/9/2006 7:22:00 PM more reviews by g33kgirl16

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I love this! It glides on easily, and wears all day long! I put it on in the morning and leave it untill I go to bed, and I only have to touch it up once. I have used this for about 1 year now.

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