I felt a sudden gold rush the first time Chanel’s Ligne Extreme in Or touched my lids!
Team Coco developed this $32 liquid liner, part of Chanel’s holiday 2011 affair, to draw crisp, intensely golden lines with a single stroke, and they bestowed upon it a water-resistant formula to help it last through wintery downpours.
We’ve played together a couple of times over the past two weeks, but the last time things got a tad tense… Or, which means “gold” en français, has a tendency to over-apply.
It has a consistency on the thicker side for liquid liners, but patting or swiping away any excess from the brush before bringing it my eye definitely helps. As long as I remember to do that every time, I’m able to draw fairly smooth, even lines with it — albeit lines with softer edges than I’m used to from most liquid liners. It seems that the combination of a thick formula and a delicate brush make drawing super crisp lines with it a challenge, at least for me.
I still think Ligne Extreme looks lovely and has top-notch pigment and shine. It also holds up well to water, which is another plus. As far as its resilience under pressure, though, be careful if you rub your eyes a lot (I know I’m not supposed to, but sometimes I slip!). I did a few times this week, and Or rubbed right off.
PRICE: $32
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Chanel counters and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: C+/B-
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Gina says
November 19th, 2011 at 9:05 pmThat’s a bummer that the formula isn’t great. But that shade of gold looks gorgeous on you!
Tiffanie says
November 19th, 2011 at 9:07 pmThanks for the review! I have been considering buying this since it came out. I’ll save my cash for another Illusion Long Wear eyeshadow. 🙂
Shannon Mackey says
November 19th, 2011 at 9:31 pmThat is a unique color.
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Karo says
November 19th, 2011 at 10:01 pmI love Chanel and this shade is wonderful!
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Melissa says
November 19th, 2011 at 11:04 pmHow does it compare to the gold Mac Superslick or the other gold liquid liners to come out recently?
Vonvon says
November 20th, 2011 at 1:09 amBeautiful shade! But too bad for the slight difficulty in applying.
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The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog says
November 20th, 2011 at 5:39 amIt is a lovely shade, but I don’t think I could manage the application!
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Chris25 says
November 20th, 2011 at 7:02 amThe color is pretty, but I like crisper lines too. :/
APB News says
November 20th, 2011 at 7:18 amHave you tried it with a different brush? It looks like the applicator isn’t really the right shape for the viscosity of the liner.
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Joyce says
November 20th, 2011 at 7:27 amThis shade is definitely something that I gravitate towards, but too bad the formula is not that great. =(
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artemis says
November 20th, 2011 at 9:51 amlooks messy
Bun Bun Makeup Tips says
November 20th, 2011 at 10:39 amAwww, a pity it isn’t that resilient! Would’ve made a really nice eyeliner otherwise. Very pretty gold color!
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Nina says
November 20th, 2011 at 11:22 amthe color is very pretty, but i had hoped for more wear power. i am an eye rubber (i know i shouldnt but … ) and this wont hold up at all on me!
Marian says
November 20th, 2011 at 3:29 pmGood to know. Thanks for the review.
Katrina says
November 21st, 2011 at 12:15 pmUgh, Karen, I was hoping you would review this. I bought it and I completely agree with you. It is very difficult to apply. I’m glad that I am not the only one who had that problem, I thought maybe I was just too clumsy for it. For that price, I think I’m going to take it back.