Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
I purchased the color "bluffing". The shadow stick arrived and it was not sealed, which I thought was strange, but it didn't look used, so I didn't worry about it. The "bluffing" color appears a like an antique champagne pink color online, but it's more of a pinkish purpleish brown color in person. It is still pretty, but I did expect a slighter different color. In one of my attached photos, I did two swatches on my hand. The first (top) swatch is just rubbing the stick on my skin, and the second swatch is rubbing the stick on my skin and then blending it out with an eye shadow blending brush. The product goes on very smoothly, and you don't have to apply much pressure, but it is a little harder to blend out -- it takes some work. Overall, it is a nice product and it does stay in place.If this review was helpful, please click "Yes" or "Helpful" below!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
I can no longer use powder eye shadows as I have aged (62 y/o) as they flake & irritate my dry eyes. I have changed over to creme eye shadows to decrease eye irritation & due to drying aging skin tone. (The joys of getting older!!) This stick eye shadow goes on very smoothly with no streaking or patchy spots. It is not a matte shadow. This color is a golden beige which is very attractive under the brow line or on the lid. I have ordered the Taupe color for the crease area of my eye. My Almay sharpener that has 2 size holes will sharpen these pencils, but you do have to remove the circular adapter ring piece from the larger hole to accommodate a pencil this size. I cannot speak to whether this shadow has to be re-applied during the day as I have not worn it all day yet, but it appears that it should hold up very well from initial appearances. It has not irritated my eyes in the short time that I have worn it, but I would already be having eye irritation if I was wearing a powder eye shadow. Overall, I really like this eye shadow. I have already ordered it in 2 more colors.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
LOVE this stick (I use it for eyeliner rather than shadow). Only thing I don't like is that it has to be sharpened. It's a gorgeous color brown (almost dark chocolate colored) and is perfect for someone wanting to get away from black eyeliner (raccoon eyes), lasts me the entire work day with no smears or runs
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
I have monolids, and this shimmery bronze color is the only makeup I use that will not smudge on my Asian eyelids. I don't even use primer, and it sticks on for the entire day! Tip: refrigerate the pencil before sharpening so it doesn't smush too much.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016
Ordered this in Bulletproof Beige, the shadow is SUPER easy to apply as well as using it to dot the inner corners of your eyes. Def recommend along with Trespassing Taupe. Don't be fooled by the word beige in the name. While neutral, it is a pleasingly bright eye color with a low-key sparkle. Nothing dull about this beige!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016
So to get this out of the way, for people who need a sharpener for this... Loreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering eye liner/pencil comes with a sharpener for thick eye liners. It couldn't fit more perfect than it does. And I just want to say that the smoldering eyeliner is my all time favorite. I'm still on my first one that I bought 4 years ago(I wear makeup half the time so like every other day). You rarely need to sharpen it and it leaves a great smoldering look. Easily controlled on how much smudge you want. If nothing else it's worth checking out I bought a backup because I figure by the time I run out of the first one they won't sell it anymore.Anyways, so I received this eye shadow pencil yesterday and something sad happened. Take it as you will whether it's my fault or the seller's. So first of all its not sealed with any plastic which isn't a bad thing unless you know it's supposed to be. When I went to take the cap off to give it a swatch, it felt like it was super glued shut! I'm serious I really struggled with it. I pulled as hard as I could and finally it came off... But so did the tip of the pencil... Mild disappointment. I would probably be more upset about it if I didn't have a sharpener that fit. I smushed the tip between my fingers to give a swatch and let me tell you! It's like softened butter! Takes very little pressure to get bold lines.The colour I purchased is witness white. It has a shimmer to it that really stands out. Not in a bad way though. It blends just beautifully with little effort. When blended it can appear metallic depending on your contrast eyeshadow. I specifically bought this as a base. I have highly pigmented neon eyeshadow that fades quickly. I love the color so I needed to bond it to something that also embellishes the color. The shimmer doesn't interfere at all when I used it as a base.I sharpened immediately after it broke and it's sharpens nicely, meaning the wood shaving is even and intact until your done. You have to be slow though because the shadow again is like softened butter. Very delicate. Oh and it says on and strong until you remove it. The swatch on my arm was hard to clean even with soap. Water proof. This is a wonderful addition to my cosmetic stash! I have a beauty box that has three shelves. It fits all of my makeup and tools (FOR NOW). So I organize my box as follows, bottom shelf holds face creams and my least often used makeup. Middle holds brushes, occasional use makeup and all my BOLD colors that I would only wear to parties or concerts. The top shelf has all the basics that I wouldn't leave the house without putting on, most used brushes and tweezers and finally my ALL TIME FAVES! ScandalEyes Witness White instantly top shelved. Its now one of my classics. I WOULD recommend to a friend. I WOULD recommend to a stranger. I WOULD buy again. I WOULDN'T let anyone borrow mine. I might buy some different colors if its a huge pigment 'must have' color. But for now this is a great base for me. Can't wait to try going black & white shadow, I'm thinking I'll be able to create a whole new (intensely beautiful) look.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
The casing on this particular pencil is made of more of a plastic material, so it requires a *very* sharp large pencil sharpener. I have another scandaleyes shadow stick that is made of a less plasticy material, and is easier to sharpen - I can sharpen that with my normal sephora sharpener. I can't use the same sharpener with this pencil.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2020
I got this as I read it was a dupe for a Charlotte Tilbury eye pencil in a similar colour costing at least 5 times as much. Some reviewers suggested that this was actually even better.The colour is identical and the product stays on for ages - it can be used as an eyeliner or smudges with a brush to use as a shadow. It goes on really soft and doesnât drag at all, really creamy application. Itâs a very pretty colour that looks super flattering and Iâve been using it every day since I got it.The colour doesnât seem to be available in shops and anyway this is a much better price. It will last ages. Iâve had these pencils before in other colours and highly recommend- they donât settle into creases, smudge up or down into places you donât want it and donât fade away in a few minutes and they spread evenly if you want to use all over the eyelid but also stay put if you want to use as a liner (which I do with this one and the same pencil in black) - just perfect. Basically I got the exact look i wanted and saved about £16 in the process on not getting the designer version :)
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019
I use this instead of eyeliner now and I love how it stays on. I have not had to sharpen it yet and that might be a pain but I have been using it for weeks and it seems to not even need sharpening at all so I guess you could say it goes far.Smooth and not cakey. Great brown shade.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2019
I absolutely love this eyeshadow stick. I bought it originally when I was visiting America, and when I got back I couldn't find it in any of the UK stores, I'm glad Amazon sells it! It's really soft and I love the the nude-light-brown-shimmery colour, it matches perfectly with my skin meaning I can wear it for work and it doesn't look too "bright" or over the top. It also blends well with other eyeshadows and surprisingly lasts all throughout the day (by the time you came back home from work or whatever it'll still be there the way you put it in morning, no smudges or wearing off) till you remove it. Super happy with the eyeshadow stick and delivery was fast too. What more could you want :)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2018
Such a Gorgeous eye pencil. It so smooth to apply , & feels soft on your eye lid when applying. Lovely assortment of colours to choose from. I would definitely recommend. Looks Beautiful on.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2019
Really doesnât budge once itâs on - u need a good cleanser to remove it. A bit shiny for me - I prefer a natural look. If you are a glam clubby type you will probably love it though as it will stay on all night. Need to buy a sharpener with it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2019
This product had a little simmer to it. It kind of crumples on your water line (thatâs the best way to explain it). But I have found use for it. Itâs great for a brow high light or the inner corner of your eye. Itâs cheap and easy. Iâm worried I have gotten to the end of the tip and I donât know if I should sharpen it but itâs thicker that a normal pencil so use the bigger sharpener but still donât now Iâd theres more product night ââï¸ââï¸ââï¸
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2019
I ordered one and it turned up broken, couldnât see anywhere to request a replacement so ordered a 2nd. Broke on 1st use! Still canât see anywhere to request a refund!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2019
I like this product very much because it gives a soft look as it can blended but stays put once applied . It is also good because it does not drag your lids like some pencil liners .
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2020
Very pleased with my purchase,value for money and excellent colour,highly recommend and will definitely buy again ,bought and received within two days,thank you seller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2018
A great eye shadow, very soft and easy to apply. Best used with a primer first and then blended with a brush.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2018
It's ok not noticeable as i would have liked and does go on and looks a tad like you have conjunctivitis unfortunately
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2019
Not the standard size eyeliner pencil. Much bigger which means they last longer and are easier to use. This eyeliner is also waterproof so lasts long into the evening. I have struggled to find the bigger/ wider ones in the shops as they mustnât be fashionable at the moment so very relieved when I found them here. They also arrived very quickly which was great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2018
Good product, easy to apply and lovely shade that can be darkened by applying more. It is sparkly which I didn't realise, also there was some very slight creasing during the day, I might use it over a primer next time.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2020
This is the first eyeshadow I have tried that does not irritate my eyelids. Very pleased.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2018
Great colour, just what I wanted, excellent price and speedy delivery, unfortunately when taking the top off to use the whole pencil fell out, have managed to use it carefully.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2019
Was pleased with product. Went on easy and covered well. Colour stayed on all day......did not have to reapply !
