Our Orangetheory workout consisted of a mix of HIIT workouts. The run/row class was split in two: for one half we swapped between rowing machines and running on treadmills, for the other half we did floor work, which was a mix of weight-based arm moves and cardio reps.
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Liquid Eyeliner Reviews
BBB London Eyeliner Review
Instagrammable Packaging
Sleek and – very importantly – won’t be obvious when you cover it in liquid eyeliner, this packaging is super luxe, but won’t stand out in my (v crowded) makeup collection.
3/5
Ease of Application
It’s super easy to get a highly pigmented finish from this liner, however as I don’t use liquid too often I found it pretty tricky to apply, and if you smudge it, that’s it! I reckon if I practice a bit more, I’ll find it a lot easier to use.
3/5
Pigmentation
Blacker than black – exactly what I wanted
5/5
Longevity
It barely moved even though I burned well over 700 calories in an hour – pretty impressive.
5/5
Total: 16/20
Benefit Eyeliner Review
Instagrammable Packaging
Just like the packaging for Roller Lash Mascara, but in liner form – I love! The retro pink screw top is super pretty, and it looks cute as part of my makeup collection.
5/5
Ease of Application
Super slim and easy to hold, this applied easily. However, I think I’ll get the mini Roller Liner next time as sometimes it was a bit difficult to deal with the long length of the packaging.
4/5
Pigmentation
Super black in one application.
5/5
Longevity
It didn’t smudge at all – massive thumbs up from me.
5/5
Total: 19/20
NYX Professional Makeup Eyeliner Review
Instagrammable Packaging
A simple black pen eyeliner, everything you need, but definitely not going to make the ‘gram any time soon.
2/5
Ease of Application
A bit shorter in length than the Benefit eyeliner, this NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner was easy to apply in its pen formula, and dried super quickly too.
5/5
Pigmentation
Took a couple of layers to make it super opaque, but once it was on it looked perfect.
4/5
Longevity
It’s no surprise that the Orangetheory workout put this to the test, and it did go a little grey, however it’s faded evenly so doesn’t look odd at all.
4/5
Total: 15/20
Illamasqua Eyeliner Review
Instagrammable Packaging
Love the super luxe pot, but it might be a bit tricky to tell which colour is which from first glance if you have more than one!
4/5
Ease of Application
I’m pretty good at using gel eyeliner, so just give me an angled makeup brush and I’m good to go, but I do appreciate that this could be pretty tricky to use if you’re not used to the formula.
3/5
Pigmentation
Like with all gel eyeliner, this is a really customisable product – it can be applied pretty sheer, but you can slowly build up coverage to make it just how you want it. Because of this, I wouldn’t say it’s the most pigmented thing ever,
3/5
Longevity
Gel formulas are pretty malleable before they dry, but once this was on it was totally in place and didn’t wear at all.
5/5
Total: 15/20
L’Oreal Eyeliner Review
Instagrammable Packaging
Love the mix of black and gold, and the gothic font is a nice touch, different to all the other ones we’ve been testing today.
4/5
Ease of Application
I’m glad I got this one in our hunt to find the best liquid eyeliner as it was super easy to apply without any smudges.
5/5
Pigmentation
Like the NYX Professional Makeup eyeliner, it took a couple of layers to get a true black, but once applied it was really pigmented.
4/5
Longevity
There was a slight bit of cracking on the wings, but otherwise it stayed in place and I’m really happy with how this eyeliner lasted.
4/5
Total: 17/20
Maybelline Eyeliner Review
Instagrammable Packaging
A slimline pen applicator, this is a simple but cute pen to keep in with the rest of my makeup collection.
3/5
Ease of Application
A very ‘wet’ formulation, if you’re not careful you could easily smudge it, but once it’s on this liner was in place.
4/5
Pigmentation
Super black, and really opaque when layered up.
4/5
Longevity
No smudging, but definitely went a bit grey in areas.
4/5
Total: 15/20
Ardell Eyeliner Review
Tested by Em from @emmuirfit
Instagrammable Packaging
Slightly thicker to hold than the other liquid liners, this Ardell eyeliner is a simple pen applicator.
4/5
Ease of Application
I loved that I could get a super fine line with this, and it applied really black in one layer.
5/5
Pigmentation
No complaints here, I didn’t need to keep layering up as it was black from the first swipe.
5/5
Longevity
It didn’t smudge at all, so I’m very impressed! I can’t vouch for the lash boosting serum as it’s the first time I’ve used it, but fingers crossed I see a difference.
5/5
Total: 19/20
Eyeko Eyeliner Review
Tested by Michelle from @michelle_makeup1
Instagrammable Packaging
Cute handwritten message on the packaging and a pretty box too? I love!
5/5
Ease of Application
The super liquid formula made for an easy application without needing to drag it across the eyes – just be careful not to smudge.
5/5
Pigmentation
Opaque and black – can’t ask for any more.
5/5
Longevity
Didn’t move at all, even when Orangetheory put it through its paces!
5/5
Total: 20/20
And the winner is…
Eyeko
We’ve awarded the prize of best liquid eyeliner to Eyeko, thanks to its super pigmented and easy to apply formula that lasted the whole Orangetheory fitness class without a problem.
However, massive shout out to the Ardell Beauty and Benefit liners which also held their own in the gym, and come at different price points too.
Again, a massive thank you to both Orangetheory and Myprotein who helped make sure we really put the best liquid liners to the test…
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