Beauty Beat: Hindash eyeliner review
Does the Hindash eyeliner live up to expectations? Plus a new mask to try
Not to brag, but I always get compliments on my winged liner skills. People ask me how I got so good at it, and my answer is always the same — “practice”. I’ve had a lot of that, as I first started doing winged liner on myself as a teenager. Speaking of life as a teenager... I sit here writing this with a massive spot on my cheek. Who knows when exactly my skin will catch up with the fact that I’m not a hormonal teen anymore but an almost-30-year-old woman with no time for zits? On that note, here are two tried-and tested products to help you get that killer wing, and clear up your skin (hopefully).
1 Hindash X Wow By Wojooh Eyeliner When UAE-based make-up artist Mohammad Hindash first announced his eyeliner collaboration with beauty retailer Wojooh, I was sceptical for maybe a minute. Would it be as good as he says? Is he just banking on his fame to carry this launch? I quickly got over my scepticism because anyone who follows him on social media or watches his YouTube videos knows he’s a perfectionist and wouldn’t put out something less than brilliant. This product hits it out of the park. Seriously.
The liner comes in the ever popular pen form with a felt tip nib, and the liquid is jet black right off the bat. There’s no need to overly layer the product to get full opacity and the formula is lightweight and sits comfortably on the lid.
It’s very long wearing and will last through almost anything. There’s thankfully no flaking, which some liners tend to do, and has a lovely matte finish.
As a self-proclaimed eyeliner connoisseur, I will say that I prefer brush tips over felt tips, which have the tendency to fall apart towards the end of its life cycle. The felt tip nib on this one seems like it will stay intact until the liner is over, but we’ll just have to see. If you’re looking for your next pen liner, let it be this one because it’s absolutely worth it.
(Dh85 at Wojooh stores and online)
2 Sukin Charcoal Anti-Pollution Facial Masque:
Clay masks are truly my favourite type of masks because they work almost instantly to help the skin feel cleansed and balanced. This mask from the Australian natural brand combines kaolin and bentonite clay, which is what the popular Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay is made of, with charcoal for that deep pore cleanse. What’s extra special is the addition of soothing ingredients such a rose hip oil, avocado oil, aloe vera and glycerin to avoid a taut, dried out feeling.
The mask is a thick, smooth gray paste that has a pleasant, light smell to it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — don’t let clay masks dry completely before removing. A dried up mask will start pulling moisture from your skin.
After the mask is off, the skin is left feeling soft, clean and hydrated. One point comes off for the inclusion of a known comedogenic ingredient — coconut oil — in the formulation. While moisturising, it can be tricky for those who are acne prone, so do watch out for that. All in all, this is an affordable product with great ingredients. (Dh64)
The liner comes in the ever popular pen form with a felt tip nib, and the liquid is jet black.