Hello, lovelies! I realize the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Kohl Liner in Nude is quite popular and has been reviewed numerous times, but I wanted to review two other colors (Light Blue and Deep Blue) and compare Nude to my only other nude eyeliner (MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in NC15/NW20). I do think these eyeliners are quite good and they're very affordable. From the drugstore I really liked the Milani Liquif'eye Eyeliners and the L'Oreal Extra Intense Eyeliner, but these are better and cheaper!
Texture
These pencils are quite creamy. Some of the creamiest I've found at the drugstore so they are quite easy to work with. The only one that was a touch drier was Deep Blue.
Formula
They are actually quite water resistant once they set. All of them are very pigmented and long lasting. They don't smudge badly on the waterline either. The only negative I found is that once I opened them they stiffened a little and the tip broke off Light Blue and Deep Blue after the second use.
Overall
These are really good eyeliners for the price (and in general, really). I think the standout color for me is Light Blue because it's very unique. Most brands don't have this kind of color in their eyeliner collection.
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Nude vs. MAC Chromagraphic NC15/NW20
I'll say right away that I prefer MAC's NC15/NW20. I think both eyeliners are creamy, pigmented, and brighten your eyes when worn on the waterline. However, NC15/NW20 wears a bit better on my waterline. I have to reapply Nude more often. That isn't the deal breaker for me since the Rimmel pencil is less than half the price. What makes me prefer NC15/NW20 is the color. As you can see from the swatch, it's more yellow/neutral than Nude. Nude looks quite peach when you swatch them side-by-side. It's not a big deal, but I think that NC15/NW20 looks more natural for my skintone.
I'm definitely thinking about picking some of these up now - they look beautiful on you. xxx
ReplyDeleteI bought a nude/champagne liner in I Get No Kick from MAC a couple of years ago and there is no colour payoff so I'd love to get the nude one from Rimmel x
ReplyDeleteIt is pigmented so I think you'll enjoy it x
DeleteGreat review, want to see these in person now! xx
ReplyDeleteThe nude liner looks too dark for my skintone in my waterline! I really want to get deep blue though :)
ReplyDeleteI remember you saying that before and I definitely see it being too orange or dark on some people. I think NC15/NW20 would be quite nice on you though xx
Deletewow beautiful picks & swatches,
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They look great on you. So far I've only got black, nude and taupe. After seeing your photos I think I need to pick up the blues!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you're going to make me go broke LOL Every time you review a product I want it! haha Can't wait to put my hands (or should I say eyes? hehe) on Nude *wink~wink Thanks for the review Coco, Deep Blue is gorgeous and I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for you darling ^^ xx
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I can't wait for you to try it either! I think you'll be excited once you get the package so I can't wait xx
DeleteDeep Blue looks incredible on you!
ReplyDeleteGreat swatches :)
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The nude colour totally opens your eyes!
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the blues are my favorite!
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The deep blue shade is soo pretty. I love the Nude liner but I lost the lid to mine and it dried out super quick. Although I think I prefer the MAC liner too xx
ReplyDeleteThese look so nice, soft and pigmented! xxx
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Your eyes are so pretty, and i love the light and dark blue :)
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Coco, oh cool thank you for this review! i need a liner that isnt going to smudge and i also need it to set. i just tried a bunch of glimmersticks liners from avon and i bought a turquoise color and a nude color and omg they sucked! like no pigment whatsoever. just crap. this might be a sign. the nude one i bought looked like that color from rimmel. if it would show up a little better! i did the review on those glimmersticks liners if you wanna check them out. the lip liners were good though. i might have to buy the nude and light blue from rimmel. the dark blue reminds me of the one from physicians formula or the one from mally and i have both so i shouldnt buy the one from rimmel. although dont hold me to it! haha
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I haven't tried Avon eyeliners in years but I don't remember being them too good. Going to check out your review right now <3
DeleteI love the nude eyeliner from rimmel, now I really want to try the light blue shade! xx
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to pick up the nude one for a while because I don't want to spend so much on one MAC one. great review and pictures as always, the products always look so clear.
ReplyDeleteI like the dark blue shade, pretty.
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You're eyeliner always looks so fantastic. Which black eyeliner do you use?
ReplyDeleteThe nude seems like a good, and cheaper, alternative to the mac one so I'll be checking it out.
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I used Bourjois Liner Pinceau liquid liner. :) xx
DeleteAwesome, ty :) xxx
DeleteI have the nude one which I love, and now I'm lusting after the other too, oops!
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Oooo I love the look you created with the deep blue winged liner and nude liner in your waterline!! Looks really really gorgeous :) And I'm glad to hear an all around review of these pencils; all I ever hear is how outstanding they are so it's good to hear the minuses as well <3
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Glad you enjoyed it! :) I try to write balanced reviews xx
DeleteI'm so glad you've done a review on these, because although I have the one in the shade Nude, I bought it whilst it was on promotion and so I didn't look at the other colours. But they look gorgeous!
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These are absolutely gorgeous! I definitely need to check them out at my Rimmel counter! The nude one looks incredible! :)
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Aww they all look amazing! Deep blue is gorgeous :)x
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These are great colours, I love the make up you created :)
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The deep blue looks amazing with your brown eyes! I always steer clear of blues but might have to try one out now after seeing it on you :) x
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I don't like icy blues with my eye color but I think navy looks amazing on brown eyes :) Try it out xx
DeleteI can't wait to get these! Loved the blue eyeliner on top with the nude on the bottom <3 <3
ReplyDeleteI have the nude one but I have to have that light blue!!!
ReplyDeleteThe blue one - <3! I got Avon's new Super Shock Eyeliner in Aqua Pop, and it's also a great blue shade, such a pretty thing for summer :)
ReplyDeleteI really need to try these pencils!
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These look absolutely amazing! I am so excited to pick some up next time I see them! Definitely have nude on my list but you just made me want both those blues as well!
ReplyDeleteThese look fab! I used to love wearing blue eyeliner but kinda just stopped! So pretty!
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Ooh, love these shades of blue for spring and summer! And thanks for the helpful comparison of the nude pencils. These two- along with NARS Rue Bonneparte and Illamasqua Vow- have been piquing my interest lately :)
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I almost got Vow once but it went out of stock at that moment! x
DeleteI agree - the Rimmel nude is great because there is a drugstore option out there but I prefer my NARS eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte because the Rimmel one is darker and peachier.
ReplyDeleteNice to know someone feels the same :)
DeleteThey look great
ReplyDeleteDeep blue looks absolutely stunning on you! Rimmel really seem to have stepped up their game this year! xx
ReplyDeleteI agree! The most surprising brand of 2013 so far I think x
DeleteGreat colours and love the pigmentation. The shades look amazing on! Definitely want to purchase the blues ) x
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I really want to try the nude one - I've heard these are better than the nars eyeliners?
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I haven't tried NARS, but the commenters above seem to prefer the NARS pencils xx
DeleteDeep Blue looks great on brown eyes. I am going to have to grab one next time I am browsing in the drug store. Rimmel has some great products. Rimmel's Epic is my favorite lip liner.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try out the Rimmel scandaleyes for a while! Especially in nude. But I might pick up the deep blue one too! Gorgeous looks! :)
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very nice!!!!!
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Amazing eye makeup xx
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with the nude one. It makes such a difference! I'm tempted to pick up a few other shades too. xx
ReplyDeleteI want the nude eyeliner so badly but I can never find it.. and it's always sold out online haha... I don't think the downside of needing to reapply more compares to the price difference! xx
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a good nude pencil, I'll have to give this one a go.
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