- LASTING LINES: Rich color looks freshly applied all day long; transfer-proof, waterproof, smudge-proof and fade-proof
- UP TO 24HR WEAR: Creates the look you want and stays on strong
- EASY APPLICATION: Glides on, creating intensely defined lines that can go from subtle to dramatic. Includes built-in sharpener for the perfect pointed tip and a smudger to blend.
- TWO FINISHES: Available in 12 totally wearable matte and shimmer shades
- OPHTHALMOLOGIST TESTED: Suitable for use on waterline and comfortable to wear
Eyeliner
REVLON ColorStay Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner, Smudge-Proof, Eye Makeup with Built-In Sharpener, 209 Black Violet, 0.01 oz
Original price was: $7.97.$7.00Current price is: $7.00.
Disclosure| Color | Black Violet |
|---|---|
| Brand | REVLON |
| Product Benefits | Long Lasting, Easy to Apply, Versatile |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Eyelid Color Type | Eye Liner |
31 reviews for REVLON ColorStay Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner, Smudge-Proof, Eye Makeup with Built-In Sharpener, 209 Black Violet, 0.01 oz
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DaisiesDo –
Nice quality. Have always liked these. Good color, stays put. Made in Spain. I also got the Jade it’s my favorite.
Amazon Customer –
Love using this. I’ve used this eyeliner for many years. Don’t smudge unless I smudge it. It blends in when slender with eyeshadow. Lasts a while and feels smooth when applied. Don’t bug my eyes. Easy to apply. Lasts all day. A lot of eyeliner in it, lasts over a month. Easy to remove with soap. Highlights my eyes nicely.
DaisiesDo –
Love it. Only one I have found to look natural
A.J. –
It’s a good one , not smudging staying as applied and doesn’t leave any black under eyes.
Timkatmom –
I love how this goes on so easily I use it more like a tight line in my waterline just to pop my eyes a little. I have brown eyes and I am older, so a darker color is too severe sometimes during the day.. The only problem is because it goes on so smooth it does break so you just have to bring the point up a tiny bit.
This is a true blue green color. I find with my dark brown eyes it’s better than a real green or a blue. The mixture is at the two colors being turquoise is the best color for someone with brown eyes and light skin..
Also, the cap color is black. I wish it was the color shown at time of purchase as it would be easier to find in my eyeliner box in my organizer.
MathiVadana –
Revlon Eyeliner . Ich bin begeistert von diesem Eyeliner. Da ich ihn auf der oberen Wasserlinie auftrage um meinen Wimpernkranz zu verstärken, kann ich den Stift nur weiterempfehlen. Er brennt nicht und er färbt nicht auf die untere Wasserlinie ab.
MLD –
Works well on outer edge of the eyelid, however, not the inner edge of the lower lashes.I was looking to replace the eyeliner pencil I’ve always used from Avon, which they no longer make. I will continue to use this one until I find a liner that I can use on the lower lid. Nice product though.
Claudia Werner –
This isn’t my first time buying the Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner, and there’s a reason I keep coming back. I’ve tried other brands, but I always end up returning to this one. It goes on super smoothly, the color is bold and rich (I always get the 201 Black), and most importantly—it actually stays put all day. No smudging, no raccoon eyes, even when it’s hot or humid outside.
I really like the built-in sharpener too—it’s convenient and keeps the tip clean and precise. The 2-pack is great value, especially since I use eyeliner almost every day. I can honestly say it’s one of the most dependable eyeliners I’ve tried. Highly recommend!
Dee A –
It’s a good color – not to dull or not too bright. It went on pretty well, and covered my lids without much of an issue. It blended easily – I like a muted line on top and bottom. Only issue is, I accidentally extended it too long and broke a large portion of it off. I guess that was my fault, and just hope it helps the next person not to make that mistake. The durability is nice, not sticky, but nice staying power. It’s also not hard to clean your eye makeup off, and that’s a big plus for me — I don’t like tugging on my lashes or under my eyes or anywhere around that delicate area. And, the texture, nice, long-lasting, and it is not sticky. I am presently surprised of the quality. I’m a happy customer.
Dee –
Like the eyeliner pencils, stays on and waterproof only thing if you push out penil too long it will break off, otherwise pretty good pencil.
Maria –
I’ve been using the Revlon ColorStay Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner for a few months now, and I’m really impressed with the formula and performance. The pencil glides on smoothly without tugging, and the waterproof, smudge-proof formula really lives up to its name — it didn’t budge through a long day, heat, or humidity.
I also like that it comes with a built-in sharpener, which makes it super convenient to keep a sharp tip without extra tools. The black shade is rich and deep, great for defining my eyes with either a subtle line or a more dramatic look.
What I love:
Long-lasting, really lives up to waterproof & smudge-proof
Smooth application
Two pencils in one pack = great value
What could be improved:
Slightly firm pencil tip at first — a little softer texture would be nice
sharpener comes out easy
Overall, for the price and performance, this eyeliner is a solid everyday choice — especially if you want long wear and reliable results.
K –
This is my favorite eyeliner! It’s a beautiful dark brown that gives enough impact to your eye look without the starkness of using black liner. It also smudges in a good way when fist putting it on, so that you can shape your wing, and then stays with minimal smudging throughout the day. I do touch up my liner in the evening sometimes as it does fade slightly after 8 or so hours.
Helen –
Goed potlood ben er blij mee!
Living Life S O JO –
PRODUCT: Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner, Black-brown.
∘ QUICK OPINION: This is basically a decent gel eyeliner packaged in a pencil-style barrel. The ultra soft formula and pencil-style applicator do not pair well together. The product would have been better off packaged in a pot & applied with a brush. The pencil applicator is the product’s biggest design flaw, and it negatively impacts most of the positive qualities of the actual formula. It also causes a lot of waste, which is frustrating since there’s really not much product in the barrel to begin with. I found this eyeliner to be irritating to my eyes (a problem I’ve rarely experienced even after decades of using dozens of other eyeliners). This is very disappointing since the item’s most redeeming quality is that it applies and adheres well to the water line. Now its only redeeming quality is that works great for precision blending along the outside of the lashes. The silicone blending tip is nicely shaped and easy to clean. I don’t think this will be a good enough reason to make me want to buy this product again, though. The cons definitely outweigh the pros with this eyeliner. And the small amount of product vs relatively high price tag make it a poor value.
MORE DETAILS:
∘ COLOR: Rich, consistent, opaque, and as described. (“Black-brown” is actually black-brown.) Dries to a matte finish.
∘ TEXTURE/SOFTNESS: Very soft. Very malleable. Almost creamy. Makes applying neat, consistent, very thin, and/or precision lines difficult.
The product is so soft, there’s no need for the non-bladed “sharpener” that’s hidden within the end of the barrel. I tried using the sharpener twice and found it to be more problematic than helpful. The sharpener basically just twists and mushes the tip of the liner around. The first time I tried it, the eyeliner stuck to the inside of the sharpener and the entire tip pulled off. (I barely applied pressure.) The second time, I was left with an unstable tip that looked and felt “whipped” into a ridiculously soft point that ended up immediately clumping and breaking off in my lashes. I found it easier to just shape the tip using my fingers. Even then, I still can’t maintain a decent point long enough to make a single thin line along my upper eyelid. I have to reshape the tip at least 2-3 times.
Using this product is like trying to draw on a warm plate with a room temperature stick of butter. You have to be quick, but very light handed. I found that putting the liner in my freezer a few min before use helps it to maintain it’s shape better. But it’s a huge inconvenience to have to do this every time. I suspect it would be a nightmare to try to apply in a hot environment.
The ultra soft, almost creamy consistency is nice for application on the water lines and intentional smudging/blending. However, it’s otherwise not practical nor ideal for a pencil eyeliner. It’s the kind of ultra creamy liner that results in a bunch of chunky spots and caking along your eyelashes. (I have to use a spooly or a wet wipe to remove it from my lashes before it sets. I have black eyelashes, so the matte black-brown color looks sloppy and powdery if I just leave it. Kind of like I applied a heavy amount of loose eyeshadow without following up with mascara.)
If applied too thick (which is very easy to do given how soft it is), the liner is prone to flaking off, smudging (unintentionally), and smearing after minimal contact with water. If applied just right, these issues aren’t much of a problem.
∘ APPLICATION/SETTING TIME: Setting time depends on how thick the eyeliner is applied. When I manage to apply an ideal amount, it takes about 3-4 min for the eyelines to fully set. If I apply too thick, the setting time is double or more. During application, the liner has a neutral sheen to it. After is dries and sets in place, it becomes matte.
I actually like that this liner doesn’t dry and set quickly. It allows me an adequate amount of time to smudge and blend. (Other gel or pencil liners dry very quickly, making them painful or impossible to blend after the first 30 seconds or so.) Plus, I need an extended setting time since it’s so easy to make mistakes with this pencil.
Once this liner sets in place, it becomes very dry. This is why it’s crucial to apply just the right amount and why it’s very frustrating that it’s so easy to over apply. If over applied, the liner feels heavy and dry on my eyelid. The lines also start to look cracked and flaky after a short period. It becomes impossible to touch up a spot using the same eyeliner. The tip of the liner will crumble and/or wipe away the dried on liner rather than smoothly glide over it. But if the ideal amount is applied to begin with, there really isn’t a need to do a touch up except maybe once on your waterline. The liner is dried in place, but doesn’t feel overly drying around your eyes.
Something important I noticed: The “stick” of eyeliner inside the barrel isn’t actually ultra thin. The barrel container is, but not the actual liner. It’s about the same size as most mechanical pencil-style liners I’ve used. I was disappointed bc I expected this liner to have a very fine point and to be a bit stiffer.
∘ WATERPROOF/SMUDGE RESISTANT: Overall, the formula is very “water-resistant.” The eyeliner can be smudged intentionally for at least 2 min after application. As already mentioned, it sets in place very well when not over applied. At that point, it becomes very smudge resistant and water resistant.
If the liner is over applied, the smudge-resistance and water-resistance are greatly diminished. If the eyeliner doesn’t crumble or flake off in tiny chunks, it can be smeared around from simple contact with hands or clothing. The smearing isn’t too crazy unless there’s pretty aggressive contact, though (such as eye rubbing). Moisture will make flaking, crumbling, and smearing a lot easier.
∘ REMOVAL: Removal requires makeup remover – especially if you applied a lot. At the minimum, most of the liner can be removed with warm water, a gental face wash, and a cloth. It may take some gentle scrubbing to remove all traces, but it’s not a terrible process.
∘ OVERALL DESIGN: If the formula wasn’t so soft, the eyeliner barrel is actually a decent design. The barrel is slim, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Twisting to despense more product usually provides the convenience of not needing to carry around a sharpener. Even so, there’s one hidden in the bottom of the barrel. Attached to the sharpener is the silicone blending tip. It’s contoured to allow precision blending. It works well, feels nice against the skin, cleans easily, and prevents waste of product. Way better than porous sponge tips.
I thought the cap on the smudging tip would be problematic, but it actually stays on fine. In fact, every time I try to pull it off to use the smudge tip, I end up pulling the entire tip off and exposing the sharpening tool. It’s a bit annoying, but I guess it’s better than loosing the cap. I honestly feel the sharpener should just be nixed.
SENSITIVITY: I’ve used so many kinds of eyeliners over the last couple decades. I rarely experience sensitivity or irritation. This liner actually irritated my eyeballs, not my skin. It leaves my eyes looking so red and causes some tearing. I think because some of it rubs or breaks off my water line. If I avoid that area, all is fine. No particular problems noticed when wearing with contacts.
julie –
Loved the color . It is a nice blue color . It is water proof and has smudge resistance.it is smooth.
MathiVadana –
This isn’t my first time buying the Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner, and there’s a reason I keep coming back. I’ve tried other brands, but I always end up returning to this one. It goes on super smoothly, the color is bold and rich (I always get the 201 Black), and most importantly—it actually stays put all day. No smudging, no raccoon eyes, even when it’s hot or humid outside.
I really like the built-in sharpener too—it’s convenient and keeps the tip clean and precise. The 2-pack is great value, especially since I use eyeliner almost every day. I can honestly say it’s one of the most dependable eyeliners I’ve tried. Highly recommend!
J. Nelson –
Excellent eyeliner for the price! Stays on all day and sharpens itself!
Jessica –
Goes on dark and easy. Great eyeliner. Stays on all night.
K –
I love this stuff, it goes on easy and stays on all day, then washes off easily. Pretty, natural colors. Easy to lighten with your makeup sponge or fingertips.
CessOmictin –
Looove this! I was using another brand before finding this. The old one I was using was very expensive burns so fast with everyday use which is why I searched & found this. It’s not really smudge resistant but will stay on the entire day if I don’t go rub it or anything. It’s very smooth to put on, glides well with lots of color. The eyeliner itself is somewhat buildable so you can do wonders with this – soft eyeshadow effect to solid line which is amazing! It’s easier to remove than most waterproof eyeliners i’ve used, so I wouldn’t say it’s waterproof. This is probably the best eyeliner for me. Loooove love it!
Timkatmom –
Great color
Kathryn –
PRODUCT: Revlon ColorStay Pencil Eyeliner, Black-brown.
∘ QUICK OPINION: This is basically a decent gel eyeliner packaged in a pencil-style barrel. The ultra soft formula and pencil-style applicator do not pair well together. The product would have been better off packaged in a pot & applied with a brush. The pencil applicator is the product’s biggest design flaw, and it negatively impacts most of the positive qualities of the actual formula. It also causes a lot of waste, which is frustrating since there’s really not much product in the barrel to begin with. I found this eyeliner to be irritating to my eyes (a problem I’ve rarely experienced even after decades of using dozens of other eyeliners). This is very disappointing since the item’s most redeeming quality is that it applies and adheres well to the water line. Now its only redeeming quality is that works great for precision blending along the outside of the lashes. The silicone blending tip is nicely shaped and easy to clean. I don’t think this will be a good enough reason to make me want to buy this product again, though. The cons definitely outweigh the pros with this eyeliner. And the small amount of product vs relatively high price tag make it a poor value.
MORE DETAILS:
∘ COLOR: Rich, consistent, opaque, and as described. (“Black-brown” is actually black-brown.) Dries to a matte finish.
∘ TEXTURE/SOFTNESS: Very soft. Very malleable. Almost creamy. Makes applying neat, consistent, very thin, and/or precision lines difficult.
The product is so soft, there’s no need for the non-bladed “sharpener” that’s hidden within the end of the barrel. I tried using the sharpener twice and found it to be more problematic than helpful. The sharpener basically just twists and mushes the tip of the liner around. The first time I tried it, the eyeliner stuck to the inside of the sharpener and the entire tip pulled off. (I barely applied pressure.) The second time, I was left with an unstable tip that looked and felt “whipped” into a ridiculously soft point that ended up immediately clumping and breaking off in my lashes. I found it easier to just shape the tip using my fingers. Even then, I still can’t maintain a decent point long enough to make a single thin line along my upper eyelid. I have to reshape the tip at least 2-3 times.
Using this product is like trying to draw on a warm plate with a room temperature stick of butter. You have to be quick, but very light handed. I found that putting the liner in my freezer a few min before use helps it to maintain it’s shape better. But it’s a huge inconvenience to have to do this every time. I suspect it would be a nightmare to try to apply in a hot environment.
The ultra soft, almost creamy consistency is nice for application on the water lines and intentional smudging/blending. However, it’s otherwise not practical nor ideal for a pencil eyeliner. It’s the kind of ultra creamy liner that results in a bunch of chunky spots and caking along your eyelashes. (I have to use a spooly or a wet wipe to remove it from my lashes before it sets. I have black eyelashes, so the matte black-brown color looks sloppy and powdery if I just leave it. Kind of like I applied a heavy amount of loose eyeshadow without following up with mascara.)
If applied too thick (which is very easy to do given how soft it is), the liner is prone to flaking off, smudging (unintentionally), and smearing after minimal contact with water. If applied just right, these issues aren’t much of a problem.
∘ APPLICATION/SETTING TIME: Setting time depends on how thick the eyeliner is applied. When I manage to apply an ideal amount, it takes about 3-4 min for the eyelines to fully set. If I apply too thick, the setting time is double or more. During application, the liner has a neutral sheen to it. After is dries and sets in place, it becomes matte.
I actually like that this liner doesn’t dry and set quickly. It allows me an adequate amount of time to smudge and blend. (Other gel or pencil liners dry very quickly, making them painful or impossible to blend after the first 30 seconds or so.) Plus, I need an extended setting time since it’s so easy to make mistakes with this pencil.
Once this liner sets in place, it becomes very dry. This is why it’s crucial to apply just the right amount and why it’s very frustrating that it’s so easy to over apply. If over applied, the liner feels heavy and dry on my eyelid. The lines also start to look cracked and flaky after a short period. It becomes impossible to touch up a spot using the same eyeliner. The tip of the liner will crumble and/or wipe away the dried on liner rather than smoothly glide over it. But if the ideal amount is applied to begin with, there really isn’t a need to do a touch up except maybe once on your waterline. The liner is dried in place, but doesn’t feel overly drying around your eyes.
Something important I noticed: The “stick” of eyeliner inside the barrel isn’t actually ultra thin. The barrel container is, but not the actual liner. It’s about the same size as most mechanical pencil-style liners I’ve used. I was disappointed bc I expected this liner to have a very fine point and to be a bit stiffer.
∘ WATERPROOF/SMUDGE RESISTANT: Overall, the formula is very “water-resistant.” The eyeliner can be smudged intentionally for at least 2 min after application. As already mentioned, it sets in place very well when not over applied. At that point, it becomes very smudge resistant and water resistant.
If the liner is over applied, the smudge-resistance and water-resistance are greatly diminished. If the eyeliner doesn’t crumble or flake off in tiny chunks, it can be smeared around from simple contact with hands or clothing. The smearing isn’t too crazy unless there’s pretty aggressive contact, though (such as eye rubbing). Moisture will make flaking, crumbling, and smearing a lot easier.
∘ REMOVAL: Removal requires makeup remover – especially if you applied a lot. At the minimum, most of the liner can be removed with warm water, a gental face wash, and a cloth. It may take some gentle scrubbing to remove all traces, but it’s not a terrible process.
∘ OVERALL DESIGN: If the formula wasn’t so soft, the eyeliner barrel is actually a decent design. The barrel is slim, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Twisting to despense more product usually provides the convenience of not needing to carry around a sharpener. Even so, there’s one hidden in the bottom of the barrel. Attached to the sharpener is the silicone blending tip. It’s contoured to allow precision blending. It works well, feels nice against the skin, cleans easily, and prevents waste of product. Way better than porous sponge tips.
I thought the cap on the smudging tip would be problematic, but it actually stays on fine. In fact, every time I try to pull it off to use the smudge tip, I end up pulling the entire tip off and exposing the sharpening tool. It’s a bit annoying, but I guess it’s better than loosing the cap. I honestly feel the sharpener should just be nixed.
SENSITIVITY: I’ve used so many kinds of eyeliners over the last couple decades. I rarely experience sensitivity or irritation. This liner actually irritated my eyeballs, not my skin. It leaves my eyes looking so red and causes some tearing. I think because some of it rubs or breaks off my water line. If I avoid that area, all is fine. No particular problems noticed when wearing with contacts.
Anita Wijnands –
I have been using Revlon’s color stay eyeliner for years. I always ordered in black/brown, and has no issues. This is the first time I ordered it in black. The black formulation seems very different. The liner is softer, glides on easily, however, this has become a con for me as it seems to break with almost every use…..then I am looking on the floor for that little chunk of black that broke off the pencil. The liner does live up to its name, lasts a very long time, no smudging or fading…..a huge plus!
This is a highly pigmented eyeliner, and does have great color payoff, I would recommend the black/brown over the black.
Isabella –
Nice, smooth eyes! Beautiful blue blend- like the ocean!!
Kathryn –
Great color
CessOmictin –
I love this stuff, it goes on easy and stays on all day, then washes off easily. Pretty, natural colors. Easy to lighten with your makeup sponge or fingertips.
Helen –
Great eyeliner and nothing else matches it
Renae –
It’s a good one , not smudging staying as applied and doesn’t leave any black under eyes.
Amazon Customer –
Works amazing. It’s the perfect color. Waterproof. It actually lasts all day. I wear contacts so my eyes water a lot. Very smooth when applying. Fair priced.
Claudia Werner –
Great eyeliner and nothing else matches it
Renae –
Revlon Eyeliner . Ich bin begeistert von diesem Eyeliner. Da ich ihn auf der oberen Wasserlinie auftrage um meinen Wimpernkranz zu verstärken, kann ich den Stift nur weiterempfehlen. Er brennt nicht und er färbt nicht auf die untere Wasserlinie ab.