Sleek Kajal Eyeliner: Odyssey (Purple)

I'm a big kajal liner fan, their pointedness, their ease of use and their smudgeable ways have all attracted me and kept me coming back for more. One of my all time favourite liners is Estée Lauder's Dramatic Teal and that just happens to be of the kajal variety too. Coninkadink? I think not. When I caught sight of Sleek's Kajal Eyeliner in Odyssey Purple then, I knew it had to be mine. 

Pointy Purple goodness from Sleek Kajal Odyssey

Sleek Kajal in packaging reminiscent of the originals 

The first thing that struck me with this Sleek version was the packaging. A thick black plastic bullet with firm click closing, always a pleasure to use. There's a black ribbon on the base, which you use to pull your liner bullet free. It's an unusual casing that goes back to the original kajal liners of India and I likes it. Lots.  

The formulation is highly pigmented purple with a subtle silver microshimmer to bring brightness to your peepers, but despite the shimmer it is beautifully soft and ideal for comfortable use on the waterline. You have about a minute from application to smudge Odyssey to your desired effect until it dries, when that happens it's virtually unbudgeable until it's removed with cleanser when your day is through. 

The precision point is another fantastic aspect of these liners, it allows you to place your line perfectly first time, every time. I always use it sideways so as not to blunt the tip, they can be a bit of a pain to sharpen when I don't. Rubbed all over the eye, you can also achieve a vibrant purple shadow or base for a colourful look. Again, once it's dry on the lid, it won't budge or crease. 

Sleek liners are available online from both BeautyEmporium.ie and Cloud10Beauty.com or, of course, from your local Superdrug, priced at €8. (€4 for Black). 

Are you a kajal fan? 

100 Follower Giveaway!!

The more eagle eyed amongst us will notice that although this is a 100 Follower Giveaway, my follower count has already topped that. I am hugely grateful to each & every one of you, truly. 

The only reason we had a delay for this token of gratitude was that I was trying to get my mitts on these beauties. Any of you living on the Emerald Isle will know the heartache we face trying to get hold of Sleek products. Only a select few Superdrug stores stock 'em and even then the stands can be annihilated before we ever get near them.  

Enter Cloud10Beauty.com, an Irish Beauty Makeup, Skincare & Hair online store for the UK & Ireland. They stock a huge range of beauty products at some of the cheapest prices I've seen. They take Laser and have free, lightening fast, delivery for orders over €50. I urge you to check 'em out!

So, to the fun stuff. Sleek Nude has already been sold out on Cloud10 Beauty and yet to reach another firm Irish favourite site Beautyemporium.ie , this right here is yo' chance to get some.

Cloud10 order incl. FREE samples. Score.

I don't have pictures that would do these swatches justice but the lovely Klaire over on Klaire de Lys has recently reviewed the collection so pop on over for a looksie.

Ooor, because you know I'd never steer ye wrong you can get right to the rules & get yourself entered. The prize up for grabs is the entire Nude collection, that's palette, blush & Pout Polish.

Giveaway is open to Ireland and UK followers ONLY, Soz. You have 4 shots at this but only the first one is a requirement for entry so please read the rules carefully:

To Enter:   Comp is now closed but do enter This 'un!

1. Firstly, you must be a follower of the blog (new followers welcome) via Google Friend Connect. (I'll be checking). If you're not following yet, get clicking on the GFC box on the right, post haste! (If it's missing, please hit refresh, it can be a temperamental swine.) 

2. For a second entry, follow yours truly on Twitter @ItsCherrySue. Who doesn't want to see my tweets? (If you just said 'Me' skip this one)

3. Third entry? You gotta give my Facebook page a big blue thumb up! You can find mehere or by using the ickle box on the right. 

4. Lastly, for all you Twidder lovers,  Tweet the following 'I've entered the Sleek Nude Giveaway with @ItsCherrySue over on http://cherrysuedointhedo.blogspot.com/' 

You must leave a comment on this post to tell me how many entries you are entitled to, again, I'll be checking. Please include your email address/Twitter username/FB ID & GFC name.

The giveaway will close on the 20th of September, that's just one week away, folks. 

Winner will be drawn by random.org to keep things fair. If you are under 18, please get your parent or guardian's permission to enter. 

This is my favourite of all the Sleek collections so far & I've no doubt you'll feel the same. Good Luck!