I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with liquid eye shadows. I like the idea of dabbing a touch of color on my eyes and being out the door, but I’ve never found a liquid shadow that lasted throughout the day. That being said, I was very intrigued by the Clinique Lid Smoothie and its bold promise to last for eight hours. With a good deal of doubt and skepticism, I put this product to the test.
First Impression:
The first thing that caught my eye was the sleek and functional packaging. Most liquid eye shadows are glorified lip gloss tubes that prove to be very messy and cheap. This one, however, has a smooth metal doe foot applicator that neatly dispenses product while simultaneously soothing and cooling your eyes. As for the color, I have the shade Bit O’Honey, a shimmery golden nude tone, perfect for everyday wear. It starts out as a sheer mousse, but intensifies slightly as it dries to a powder finish. I found that a little goes a long way with this product; just dispense a tiny drop onto your lids and smooth it out with your finger.
Trial:
The first time I used my Lid Smoothie, I primed my eyes with a trustworthy eye shadow primer to prevent creasing. I was extremely surprised to see that, after multiple classes and even a workout at the rec, the eye shadow looked the same as when I applied it! It hadn’t creased or faded in the least. Sadly, the next day when I tried the product without any primer it creased immediately and then wore off after about three hours.
Do you need a Lid Smoothie in your life?
All in all, I would recommend this product. The cooling metal applicator is refreshing and the shadow is infused with antioxidants which are packed with anti-aging benefits. I also really love Bit O’Honey because it looks natural, yet it adds a hint of brightness to your eyes making you look more awake and put together for those 8 a.m. classes. In addition to this one, Clinique offers eleven other gorgeous shades. As long as you prime your eyes first, the Lid Smoothie will deliver a comfortable and chic wash of color throughout the day. You can buy Clinique’s Lid Smoothie for $19.50 online, just by following the link here!