Review/Comparison: NYX Tres Jolie Gel Pencil Liner

I am doing a quick review on the NYX Tres Jolie Gel Pencil Liner vs Marc Jacobs Highliner in Blacquer. For the longest time, the MJ one has been my go to for tightening and I went thru two of it. But the price of it at USD$25 is really crazy and I have been looking for an alternative for super long and I think I found it!!

I had quite a long day ahead and decided to put the two liners to test! Its crazy hot/humid in Singapore and I have oily lids so this was a good day to test it out.

Both liners were going strong in the afternoon and I was playing with my nieces and nephews and was having a crazy SWEATY day!

 Not much difference going on...

 Now, both sides of the liners are still visible but the MJ one has started to flake off.

 I took a short nap and when I woke up, the MJ one has completely flaked off. The NYX Tres Jolie is still going V V V STRONG!

Before I took a hot shower and wash everything off, the NYX one is still highly visible while my MJ one has completely rubbed/flaked off!

Well, the pictures did all the talking. The NYX one is really more worth it, right? Both weigh in at 0.5g but the MJ one costs USD$25 but the NYX one costs USD$12?!?!

Ok, hope this post helped u with the tightlining!

Love,

Pea

Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Pen v.s Hourglass Mechanical Gel Liner

Sorry type the hiatus but I'm back with a review/comparison I've been meaning to do for a long while! 

Packaging / Product

MJ Highliner Gel Pen in 42 Blacquer

• Sleek, metallic finish
• Comes in 15 Shades
• Twist pen style with a built-in sharpener at the end
• Shade is indicated by the colour panel around the pen
• 0.01oz
• USD$25

Hourglass Mechanical Gel Liner in Obsidian

• Very thin and small
• Only one shade in Obsidian
• 1.5mm tip
• Twist pen style 
• 0.002oz
• USD$16

Swatches / Application

The first swatch on top is by MJ and the thinner one at the bottom is by Hourglass.

As you can see, both are ultra black and the only difference is that MJ is slightly thicker. Both applies SOOOO SMOOTHLY OMFG. I apply pen liner to my tightline and I did not have to tug or pull. They go on like a dream. 

Let's talk lasting power. I have tried out a gazillion liners, believe it or not. I have extremely oily eye area and pencil liners never last on me. When I got the Highliner, it became my holy grail. I am onto my third one. I never go out without it because it just makes such a huge difference. So yesterday, I put on the MJ Highliner on my left eye and the Hourglass one on my right. I applied it at around 12 noon and came home around 10pm. I was amazed at how well both held up. The Hourglass one performed just as well as the MJ one! [I am sorry for the lack of pictures but the lighting in my apartment now is very crappy so taking pictures is quite tough]

Verdict

I love both the liners. I actually bought the Hourglass one on impulse and it was really of standard. If you are on a budget, then I would suggest the MJ one because it is more value for money and you would get a lot more product. However, if you are looking for a thin gel pen, then the Hourglass one would be better.

Hope this post helps!

Love,

Pea