I found the application a little tough despite the fairly precise tip because of the more watery formula that left my lines looking patchy. Persevering, though, I was happy with the sharp contrast that this eventually helped create alongside the black liner – perfect for elevating my usual look.
While the formula took some getting used to, it felt like had I shaken it up each time I might have had a sleeker final result. Overall, I can see the potential of something like this, but for me the formula came up chalky and the pastel mint shade was a little too in between – I would have preferred a bolder colour with stronger immediate impact.
Rating: 6/10
Sophie, GLAMOUR’s European Commerce Editor
Shade: Cotton Candy
I never knew I was a neon eyeliner girly ’til today, but I declare myself obsessed. I’ve worn black eyeliner almost every day for the past two years, starting around three-quarters of the way along my eye and winging it out with a flick – and that’s the exact strategy I went for when I (hesitantly) applied Stila’s Stay All Day Muted Neon liquid eyeliner in cotton candy. The tone looks pretty muted at first glance, but on application, it was *so* pigmented and easy to build. That said, it’s a subtle enough colour to rock in the office or over brunch – let’s not keep it reserved for parties and festivals. I’m a coloured-liner convert, and quite fancy picking up the other shades in the range before summer is totally over.
Rating: 9/10
Denise, GLAMOUR’s Commerce Writer
Shade: Mellow Yellow
I love everything pastel-related, and when it comes to eyeliners, Stila is definitely one of my first choices whenever I’m after a sharp cat-eye wing. So naturally, when Stila announced their new range of pastel-coloured eyeliners, my excitement was through the roof. I opted for the shade Mellow Yellow, which is a gorgeous pastel yellow that can potentially work with any eyeshadow look. My favourite part was the colour-payoff – the pigment was unmatched (and given that it’s a muted pastel shade, that’s saying a lot).
Similar to the OG Stila black eyeliner, the applicator tip was super precise, which unleashed my inner graphic eyeliner artistry even more. One thing that I found tricky was how quickly it dries down, but if you work fast enough, that shouldn’t be an issue. I loved that it didn’t budge or smudge throughout the day, so that’s definitely a plus too. If you’re after a fun summer look, I can’t think of anything better (and cuter) than this eyeliner.
Rating: 7/10
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