This comes in an outer product box. It’s in a nice gold tube. This has a brush tip applicator. The applicator is very thin so you’re able to get nice, thin, precise lines. That’s important to me because I have really small, really hooded eyes so I need to tightline as close as I can to my lash line. This allows me to do that…mostly… The liner works great when you work with it some. You have to make sure to shake this REALLY well before going to apply it. The first time I tried it, I shook it beforehand like I would any liquid liner and then went to apply it. It was SUPER liquid-y. I couldn’t believe how liquid-y it was. It feathered and ran and didn’t look dark and opaque. I had to go over the same line multiple times to get it to have even color and look as dark as I wanted. But even after doing that, it seemed to fade away quickly throughout the day. I was really disappointed with it, especially since it didn’t seem to live up to its claims - they claimed it wouldn’t feather or smudge and it did, claimed it lasted 12 hours and it didn’t, and claimed to be ultra-black color and it wasn’t. But, I didn’t want to give up on it after just one try. So, I decided to try again. The next time I went to try it I ended up accidentally shaking it a lot longer than I normally would (my son came in to tell me something, so as he was telling me his story I was sitting there shaking it not really paying attention ????). When I went to use it, I noticed it didn’t seem to liquid-y. When I went to apply it, it seemed thicker. It was blacker in color, more opaque, not so thin. It applied nice and even, with even coverage. It didn’t feather or bleed at all. I only had to do 1 layer of it instead of multiple layers like I had to do the last time. That time it ended up lasting me all day without fading until I removed it with my oil based cleanser that night. I couldn’t believe what a difference it was! So, I figured it apparently needs to be shaken a lot more than I do with my regular liquid liners. Why? I have no idea. Maybe it’s something to do with the lash serum this is supposed to be infused with? I have no clue. But, every time I’ve used it since then I’ve made sure to shake it a lot longer than I normally would and I’ve had a great experience with it every time I’ve done that! As for the lash serum effects….I haven’t noticed a difference yet, but I’m sure that takes time. The product box says with “consistent daily use for 12 weeks.” That’s 3 months, so we’ll see. Of course, this needs to be applied right on the lash line to be able to have an effect on your lashes. So, personally, if you’re using this to get that benefit, I’d recommend only using it to apply on the lash line and using a different liquid liner if you’re doing something like a wing. No need to waste this on the wing where it’s being applied just to your skin so the lash serum infused in it will go to waste. But, that’s just my recommendation. I’ve only been using it to tightline right on my lash line and I’ve been using it regularly. So, I’m hopeful I’ll see some results! Overall, I really like this after figuring it out! I don’t mind I need to shake it extra to get it to work well. It works great when I shake it well. The applicator let’s me get a precise, thin line WHEN I’ve shaken it really well. But when I haven’t, it’s way too liquid-y to get a thin, precise line. If it ends up helping my lashes over time, it’ll definitely be worth it. For now, as just an eyeliner, I think it’s pricey. There’s some things I just don’t think are worth more than drugstore prices and liquid liners are one of those. There’s just too many great drugstore priced liquid liners that perform amazing for me to feel the need to pay a higher price. BUT if this does actually help my lashes, then I’d definitely feel like it’s worth the price. So, if it does end up helping my lashes, it’ll definitely be something I’d purchase. I have tried lash serums in the past and just never liked keeping up with them. You have to continue to use them. Of course, initially your have to use it daily and once you get the results you want with your lashes you can use it a little less as just upkeep but you still have to use it a little. I just didn’t like paying the high price for lash serums to continue paying it and never stop ???? But, if it also works as an eyeliner…that’s something I wouldn’t mind because it’s something I’m using daily anyways. So, I really hope it does help my lashes! But, for now, I can’t say whether it will or not. I can say the liner works great IF you shake it REALLY well! So, I’ll give it 4 stars for now.
