Sunday, May 5, 2013

Bronze Line Up

One thing that's been consistent with my makeup in the mornings is bronze eyeliner to define my lower lash line. Black is a bit too harsh for the day time, especially paired with black mascara on the bottom lashes, so bronze appears to be the natural alternative. Previously, I'd lightly dip an angled eyeliner brush into black gel liner to softly line my lower lash line (so the colour was closer to a grey), but fully converted to bronze after discovering Benefit Busy Signal. The rich, warm bronze with gold shimmer was just the shade I was after, but I wasn't a fan of needing to use a brush to apply the cream shadow. Pencil eyeliner seemed a much easier option (except the sharpening part), but finding one that ticked all the boxes has proven to be a tall order. With the recent purchase of Australis 10 Hour Waterproof Eye Pencil in Bombastic Bronze, I was inspired to pull out my other bronze pencil eyeliners and see how they stack up against each other.





l-r: Australis Bombastic Bronze, Essence Teddy, Rimmel Bronze, Savvy by DB Brilliant Bronze

Australis 10 Hour Waterproof Eye Pencil in Bombastic Bronze
The newest addition to my bronze pencils, and my current go-to. Soft in texture and ultra smooth to apply, it glides on without any friction. Very nice pigmentation and staying power. I detect an almost an antique, patina edge to the bronze — it's a fraction more yellow-grey than the others, kind of like there's a hint of MAC Powersurge about it.

Essence Kajal Pencil in Teddy
I'm not sure whether Teddy intentionally references the MAC Eye Kohl of the same name, but it's hard not to draw comparisons. I don't have MAC Teddy, but I admit to running to the shops to grab this Essence pencil when I initially read that it was a potential dupe. It's harder in texture than the Australis and tugs slightly at first, until it warms up from contact with the skin. It needed several swipes for the pictured opacity, but once built up, becomes a rich, metallic chocolate brown with no shimmery particles. Lasting power is far from amazing, but it's a good option for the weekend or more low-key makeup.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Bronze
Lightest and warmest of the four, the shimmer is also the strongest and distinctly golden, almost giving an overall yellow sheen to the bronze. Not as smooth-gliding as the Australis, and the staying power, though similar, also isn't quite as good. I'm a little bit disappointed with it as I've found it starts to fade and smudge with my mascara by the end of the day, though it holds up well for the first 5 hours or so.

Savvy by DB Luxury Liner in Brilliant Bronze
Excuse the fact mine is in desperate need of sharpening. From the swatch, Brilliant Bronze looks like a cross between the metallic chocolate brown of the Essence and the gold shimmer of the Rimmel. It has exceptional lasting power — the best of the four. These Luxury Liners were reformulated when Savvy by DB relaunched their entire line last year. From memory, the new bronze pencil is darker. I'm curious to test out the new one and compare it to its predecessor, but they were sold out during Priceline's recent 40% off sale.

32 comments:

  1. Oh so lovely... reminds me that I need to start whipping out my liners once again (I've gotten so gosh darn lazy with my makeup). Bronze is SO much more flattering than black and it looks like you have the perfect little collection going for you <3

    Cassie
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  2. Bronze is really flattering on almost all skintones, I have a Gosh bronze liner that I love using near the inner corner of my eye :)

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  3. The Australis one is so pretty :D

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  4. I really like bronze liners at the moment, I think it suits everyone! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  5. It's a shame the Rimmel one doesn't last, I like that range for their staying power!
    You still need powersurge ;)

    xoxo

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  6. These are so pretty! I love bronze liners, the Rimmel one looks great! :) ♥

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  7. bronze is also a staple shade on my stash. It's easy and perfect for every day use!
    I have never tried Essence pencil eye liner, but now you make me want to give them a look :D
    I'd like to try the Rimmel one as well but Rimmel has just recently left German's drugstores T.T

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  8. Ooh they are all such gorgeous shades! I love brown liners :D xx

    Gemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  9. Every time I go to Ulta I Stock up on Essence Teddy!It's probably the best bronze available for only a dollar. Bronze liners are a great alternative for black on the lower lash and that's exactly what I like to use them for too :)

    NYX also has a great bronze liner called Golden Bronze.

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  10. Oo I might have to try the Australis pencils! I recently reviewed the Rimmel Scandal Eyes and I like it.

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  11. Rimmel Bronze is gorgeous!! I'm going to try to find it here x)

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  12. I have a Guerlain pencil that I got from my mom's stash - it was LE and I suspect it came with a set so even though it's really lovely, I have no idea where it came from and therefore can't exactly repurchase :/ The Essence liner looks gorgeous - too bad it needs to warm up first! x

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  13. I don't have a single bronze eyeliner and now I feel like it's a mistake that should be repaired! (Despite the fact that I recently gave up pencil liners again - they won't stay on my eyes.) This is a lovely collection. :)

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  14. I agree, Bronze is lovely for the lower lashline :)
    The only eyeliner I have that you mentioned is the Savvy one and it's super creamy and awesome.

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  15. Great swatches! I've now got my eye on the Savvy by DV liner, interesting that it is the longest lasting out of the bunch!

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  16. Love wearing bronze - brings out blue eyes! MAC teddy eye kohl is my go-to

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  17. I always have trouble with my lower lashline being too harsh but it seems like bronze is the way to go!

    Rose Gold Whimsy

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  18. I love the Rimmel Scandaleyes but it does smudge but for the money is good value I think :)

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  19. I just included brilliant bronze in a recent favourites post, I love it! I'll have to give the rimmel liner a go x

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  20. These all look so pretty, I only have Urban Decay's Whiskey as far as bronze goes but I'm really leaning towards one of these pretty, shimmery ones now! Bombastic bronze sounds so nice.
    Great post & pictures as always xx

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  21. I love the Rimmel Scandaleyes liners and I've been wanting to try this one. It's a shame that it doesn't work all that great... xx

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  22. Love this post! Have you tried Nars Larger Than Life Eyeliner in Via Appia?! I am a fan of brown liners too (can't stand black - will never wear it), and I think it's an amazing bronzy hue. Also there is Mac Teddy!

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    1. No, I haven't sadly! I have wanted to try MAC Teddy and Powersurge for ages ... but I just can't bring myself to spend that much on a pencil eyeliner when I could buy a lipstick for the same price :p

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  23. I have a Savvy by DB pencil in Glitzy Gold and it's one of my favourite liners! I do agree that the staying power is AMAZING!

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  24. You know I'd follow you blind on any crazyness but these all look a little too similar!!! Not that I don't own three black eyeliners that swatched next to one another you would see a difference, but your love for brown/bronze pencils was a bit of a shocker! LOL I guess there's a valid reason for each and everyone of them so rock on, sister! haha xx

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  25. I loved bronze eyeliners! ^_~

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  26. Love love this shade! I've yet to get a shade like this, my most recent was a NYX slide on which is bronze but a reddish copper bronze! I've seen some beautiful ones from Bourjois I might pick up!

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  27. For quite a while now I have put my black eyeliners aside and have dabbled in brown and bronze shades which I find less harsh for everyday wear. I was wondering how Rimmel's Scandaleyes Bronze performed and looked in comparison to my favourite Australis one- and because of its shorter lasting power I think I'll give it a miss. Savvy by DB however is catching my attention- I'll definitely have a look for it, especially being such an affordable brand too!

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  28. Cool! This is what I have been doing, well not bronze but brown. I just started recently as well. The only one that I would be able to get would be the Rimmel one, which doesn't seems to be a terrible option. Love to try it!
    <3 Carolyn
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  29. Bronze/brown liners are my favorite colors to wear, and I'm loving all four of the ones you showed. :D

    ~ Yun

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  30. I have the Australis one and I love them!

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