Image: Kahla and her liquid hero.
This week, I panicked in Priceline.
Not because I got to checkout with my little pile of essentials and realised I left my rewards card at home (hey, it’s worth it for the monthly discounts); nor because the store was about to close while I was still browsing.
No, the panic happened because for about 45 terrible seconds, I believed one of my long-time favourite products had been discontinued.
RELATED: What happens when your favourite beauty product gets discontinued.
With makeup and skincare, I’m quite the monogamist. When I find a product I like, and that doesn’t make my wallet cry, I’ll stick by it for years — partly out of laziness, but mainly because I like products I can rely on. Rimmel’s Glam’Eyes Professional Liquid Eyeliner has been one of my go-to prods for ages.
So when I noticed only the Tester was left on the shelf, I asked a nearby staff member if there was any more stock out the back. She studied the barren shelf, frowning. "Well... we haven't had a delivery of that one for a while now." she said.
RELATED: "My quest to find the best products for thin brows."
It sounds ridiculous, because it is, but my heart sank a little bit. Was this really happening to me? Was I being... divorced?
My makeup skills are fairly rudimentary. I'm still learning how to use bronzer and blush, and I find eyeshadow palettes incomprehensible. However, there's one notoriously tricky technique I've somehow mastered: winged eyeliner. I wear it almost every day, and thanks to lots of practise I rarely stuff up the application, even when I'm in a rush. (Post continues after gallery.)
Eyeliner wing-spiration
The thing is, I can only really pull it off with those old-school paintbrush-and-pot applicators, which is what Glam'Eyes has. I notice there's been a general move towards felt tip pen-like applicators recently, which is great news for some people but they just do not work for me.
Last time I ran out of liner, I accidentally bought one of new versions, and my wing tips were chunky and wiggly for weeks until I returned to my beloved.
In other words, my makeup routine would be screwed without this little budget beauty.
RELATED: 5 foolproof hacks for the perfect winged eyeliner
That's the other great thing — Glam'Eyes costs just $11, and you get some serious longevity for those eleven bucks. I can put the liner on at 7.30am and it'll stay put until I cleanse it off (well... most nights) at 10pm or later. Also, as the name suggests, it'll make your eyes look ~totally glam~.
Anyway, this terrible tale has a happy ending. After speaking those heart-breaking words, my friendly attendant noticed a basket full of stock nearby and walked over to have a little rummage through. Alas, there was one glorious tube of Glam'Eyes sitting right on top of the pile, which is now tucked safely inside my makeup bag.
What's your go-to budget beauty product?
You can buy this product through Priceline here — it's currently on sale for $9.56! Go!
Top Comments
Eyeliners enhances beauty of your eyes. but the eyeliners cost i very expensive, to avoid more on time make up and save money the eyeliner tattooing is best choice. Eyeliner Tattooing instantly enhance your eyes beauty and shape. if you are looking for best eyeliner tattoo procedure center in gold coast visit: http://www.cosmetictattooin...