Jumping right in, the first thing I want to discuss in this review is the eye safety warning on the packaging, because eye warnings on eye makeup products annoy me. The Revlon Glimmer Liquid Eyeshadows ($8.97 – $10.49) have a warning (avoid getting into eyes) that can only be seen if you open the packaging to view the ingredients. These shadows come with a shrink wrap that must be removed, followed by a white label with product information that opens to reveal the ingredients (where the warning is located). That white label also has to be removed to open the eye shadow. While I appreciate the secure package from the standpoint that it is less likely to be opened and swatched, I think it should be easier to see this eye warning. I wanted to mention it especially since it is listed as being safe for sensitive eyes and suitable for contact lens wearers. I know that many everyday care products also carry this type of warning, but I wanted to highlight it because I didn’t see it in the online product information. I have not experienced these getting into my eyes. Even when I remove them, they come off easily and haven’t migrated into my eyes. I haven’t noticed any eye irritation either.

These have a cooling sensation when they are first applied. It goes away after the eyeshadow dries. I didn’t get good results when I used them without an eye primer, so, at least for me, they require a primer. Although they dry down faster, they apply better and have more opaque color payoff when used with an eye primer. They still dry down somewhat quickly without primer, but there is more time to work with the formula. Using a brush also gave me more play time before the eyeshadows set. The Revlon Glimmer Liquid Shadows don’t blend well with each other. Once they set, they don’t budge, so blending isn’t really possible. When I tried adding more eye shadow to soften the transition between two shades, it was passable, but not as good as I’d have liked to see. Using a synthetic blender brush does help blend the eyeshadows together more effectively than finger application. Starstruck (203) and Spaced Out (208) are shimmery and accentuate texture a little (nothing terrible). In Your Orbit (205) has a more satin finish with the shimmer not standing out as much.

Revlon Glimmer Liquid Shadow Swatches (Starstruck, Spaced Out, In Your Orbit)

Revlon claims that the Glimmer Liquid Shadow is buildable, high-impact, and provides up to 24-hour wear with a mess-free and no-tug application. The only thing I disagree with is that it is buildable. I have tried building all three of these shades (Starstruck, Spaced Out, In Your Orbit). When I apply the second layer with my finger (instead of a brush), they build up, but they still look about the same. It is easier to just apply one slightly heavy layer and not have to worry about building. When I used a brush to build up the Glimmer Liquid Shadows, I noticed some patchiness and bald spots. That issue was worse with Startstruck (203) and In Your Orbit (205) than with Spaced Out (208).

Ok, I also don’t know if it lasts 24 hours, but I haven’t had any creasing issues (when used with eye primer), and it stayed in place until I removed it. These did not adhere well to my eyes without eye primer. They were more patchy and moved around, but I tried to build them with a brush when I wore it that way, so that problem may be solved by applying them with my fingers. I agree that they are high-impact; they have nice pigmentation even when used lightly. And despite the fast dry down (especially when worn with primer), I didn’t have issues with tugging or getting the eyeshadow where I didn’t want it to go. Due to the problems I had with blending the shades together, I think they are better suited for a one-and-done eyeshadow look. That isn’t necessarily bad, but for those who like to layer and blend several shades, these may not be the right formula. The Revlon Glimmer Liquid Eyeshadows are $8.97 at Walmart and Amazon. They are also available for $10.49 at Ulta.

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