New Fave - Shu Uemura Painting Liner

I’ve had a bundle of new products to try, so stay tuned for lots of reviews, but a true stand-out that I’ve had the most fun playing with is Shu Uemura’s Painting Liner. These tiny little pots look more intimidating that your average pencil, but are actually much easier to apply than a liquid liner and are smudge-proof, waterproof and glide over the lids effortlessly so there’s no need to pull that delicate skin around the eye (ahem, wrinkle control).

I used a cheap liner brush that worked perfectly and have yet to go through all nine shades - mainly because I love the gold so much. The brown and black are great for everyday use. (I'd skip the night blue, only because there's not much difference between that and the black.) The white is more like a shimmery silver that instantly gives you that awake look, while the purple is a beautiful subtle violet. You can also apply a small amount to the base of a lid for long lasting shadow.