Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Gel Creamliner - Brown Eyes

Part of Physicians Formula's Glam collection is the Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Liner Trio which I recently purchased for my brown eyes as part of a BOGO 50% off deal at my local drugstore (regular retail $10.99; net weight 6g).

Gel Creamliner Trio pictured on the left

The trio offers a gel cream liner in handy stackable pots in gold, bronze, and black with bronze shimmer as well as a brush.  If you have a tendency of losing your eyeliner pot, these are for you as the pots snap together, making them easier to locate and store (an organizer's dream)!

Gel Creamliner Trio for Brown Eyes

Physicians Formula says:


Custom Eyeliner Trio for Metallic Glamour!

• Unique gel creamliner in three metallic eye enhancing shades for glamorous definition.
• Brilliant liquid metal shades create an instantly luxurious and stunning glow.

Easy & Precise Gel Cream Formula

• Innovative formula glides-on effortlessly and provides the precise definition of a liquid eyeliner.

24-Hour Wear

• Long-wearing, water-resistant and smudge-resistant formula for 24-hour wear.

Professional & Portable Application

• Pro-Eyeliner brush provides easy and precise application.
• Stackable eyeliner pots can be pulled apart for individual use on-the-go.

Here are close-ups of each shade and the brush:

Gold

Bronze

Black with Bronze Shimmer

Pro-Eyeliner Brush

Here are some swatches:

From Top to Bottom: Gold, Bronze, Black with Bronze Shimmer

Overall rating:  Booyah!


The formula is very smooth and glides on beautifully.  If you prefer a thinner, more precise line, I recommend a different brush with a longer handle; though the one included with the trio worked nicely on my upper lash line.  I found that the liners wore for 14+ hours and didn't run or smudge throughout the day.  I will definitely be looking for the other trios as I just love this formula.


Have you tried these?  Please let me know your thoughts.

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trio - Brown Eyes

Lately, I have been seeing more and more kajal liners available at the drugstore.  The latest of these is a trio from Physicians Formula which is eye-color-specific.  Being a "brown-eyed girl," I picked up the Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trio for Brown Eyes.

Kohl Kajal Trio pictured on the right

The set includes 3 shades in Espresso, Purple and Black for a Total Net Weight of 2.7g for a retail price of $7.99 which I happened to get during a BOGO 50% off sale at my local drugstore.

• Espresso

•  Purple

• Black

The liners are advertised to be 100% waterproof and good for inner rim (waterline) lining.


Physicians Formula says:


Ultra-Dramatic Definition

• Highly pigmented eyeliner trio delivers rich color and instant drama!
• Versatile eyeliner for eye enhancing definition and inner eye rim intensity.
• Super-smooth gliding texture makes defining eyes effortless.

3x Custom Shades = 3 Custom Looks

• Each shade creates a custom look for your eye color.
• Natural - Espresso
• Playful - Purple
• Dramatic - Black

100% Waterproof Wear

• Unique kohl formula is 100% waterproof for high-performance and ultra-glamorous definition.

Here are some swatches:

From Top to Bottom: Espresso, Purple, Black

Overall rating: Boo-Boo (not bad if you don't mind having to go through several passes to get desired color intensity)

I found the initial application a bit lacking of pigment but as I continued to use it the color intensified.  I found the wear to be good though I only applied to my upper and lower lash line and not my waterline.  For a drugstore liner, I prefer the Milani Liquif-eye eyeliners (available in a variety of colors) or for Kajal, the L'oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner (which I have heard come in different colors but I was only able to find in black).

Have you tried these?  Please let me know your thoughts.


*****

Edit: Tried to do a smokey eye with the brown one and the tip broke off revealing that the tip is not very secure and you need to use a very light hand with these. Boo-hiss!