These are Suqqu's version of gel eyeliners, and although I generally prefer using a pencil eyeliner if I'm in a hurry (it's quicker and gives a softer line) I think the Suqqu gel liners are the best of their kind I've tried (I've also used those by MAC and Bobbi Brown). They also have the advantage of being packaged with a retractable eyeliner brush which applies the liner well enough that I don't use any other brush with them. Like most gel eyeliners, these don't budge at all until you remove them.
Eyeliner Creamy are £22 for 2.7g (including brush). I bought mine from Selfridges, Suqqu is also available online from
www.dollyleo.co.uk.
01 Green. Dark forest green, with warm green/gold shimmer. From Moss Monochrome Autumn 2007, slightly drier than eyeliner creamy colours released with Hidden Beni Autumn 2008 collection.
03 Jet Bordeaux. From Autumn 2008, appears lighter in this picture due to sunlight (to show the shimmer), applies as a soft black with subtle red/purple shimmer.
04 Brown. From Autumn 2008, the shade I reach for most often. Neutral deep brown, with subtle warm brown shimmer.
05 Green Blue. From Autumn 2008, cool dark green with cool green/blue shimmer. I bought this to wear with the couple of blue eyeshadows I've bought from Suqqu, and as I very rarely wear those I don't reach for this liner very often either. I prefer the colour of 01 Green.
The other colour available is 02 Black, released in Autumn 2007.
Swatched left to right 01, 03, 04 and 05, with Bobbi Brown Sepia Gel Eyeliner underneath for comparison. In my experience, the Suqqu shades have a creamier texture and are easier to apply than the Bobbi Brown gel liner that I own.
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Wow. These look utterly magnificent. And great staying power? I'm sold.
ReplyDeleteLovely swatches! The shimmer makes Suqqu's 04 Brown so much more alluring than Bobbi Brown's Sepia.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see some gel liners other than BB - I feel as if I am the only person earth who just never got on with them, I found the texture unforgiving and the whole experience a sorry mess of frustration and disappointment. I too prefer a pencil, but it is good to see that other gel liners exist with a more sludgy and in my mind more wearable group of shades. Thanks for this Grace. Jan x
ReplyDeleteOooh, these look a beaut! Were they limited editions? Will have to take a look at Suqqu next time in Selfishes and see if they're still around.
ReplyDeleteLoving the fact that they have a little shimmer for depth and dimension. Compared to the BB swatch, they look much richer in pigment. I'd like to try one to see how I get on as I like the look of the brush. 04 Brown is very appealing.
Prefer pencil as my go to liner unless I'm doing something spesh, just because there's no faffing.
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Hi Dempss - they are very good, and not written about that much, which surprises me.
ReplyDeleteHello Cecilia - thank you :) I do prefer the Suqqu to the BB one for the shimmer and the creamier texture.
Hi Jan - with BB they tend to push their own gel liner brush with them and I didn't get on that well with the BB brush. Sepia isn't bad, but I do prefer the Suqqu if Im using a gel liner.
Hi Miss Merx - these weren't limited edition and are all still available. 04 Brown is my favourite of them, and the brush is great (v unusual in a brush which comes with a product!)
I love those kinds of colors!
ReplyDeleteAmmie
I was going to buy some BB gel liner this weekend, but on seeing your swatches I have changed my mind! Thank you lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese all look lovely. 01, 03 and 04 all grab me. I had completely forgotten about that website too. I thank you and yet I don't, all at the same time ;)
ReplyDeleteMB x
I live in Japan and I like suqqu's purchases.
ReplyDeleteI don't know Japanese cosmetic brands are also popular in UK before I've read this blog!