Glossier Play Colorslide is a gorgeous, long-lasting liner pencil available in an eye-catching line-up of colors.
I always look to Glossier when it comes time to stock my everyday makeup bag. The brand's products are so no-fuss that I can practically apply them without a mirror. The same cannot quite be said for Colorside, a creative take on colorful pencil liner available through Glossier Play, Glossier's sub-brand of "dialed-up beauty extras." But it's still a breeze to apply.
Described by Glossier as "technogel eye pencil," Colorslide is a budge-proof eyeliner that goes on smoothly, though it is a bit tackier in texture than Marc Jacobs and Urban Decay's offerings. If you find it tugging on your lid, try giving the tip a quick sharpen to help it go on like buttah.
I especially appreciate the color selection, which includes 14 unique shades, including mustard yellow Nectar and metallic green Cash Salad. My current lineup consists of Hardcore Velvet, a deep teal, and Candyland, which is metallic pink. I plan to pick up some other colors as soon as I can justify purchasing more liners.
This is a newer launch, with only 81 reviews on Glossier's site. One shopper writes, "These are the best eyeliners I've ever used [...] The colours are pigmented enough for my liking as I'm not looking to do anything too out there, but they are buildable if you are wanting a bolder look. They blend perfectly together and you can create a slim line, which is never something I've been able to do with a liner pencil before."
Writers at Glamour, The Zoe Report, and Man Repeller also give Colorslide high marks. "[T]he eyeliner went on smoothly and smudged easily with the tip of my finger for a cool smoky effect," writes MR fashion editor Harling Ross, a self-described makeup amateur.
Pros: Affordable, smudge-proof, pigmented, unique colors, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic
Cons: Require sharpening
Buy Colorslide on Glossier for $15