Kosas’ Soulglazer Liner Dresses Up My Eyes In Seconds

At one point or another, we can all find ourselves in a beauty rut. While I’ve gotten my 10-minute face down to a science, I knew that it was time for a refresh. When I heard about the Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner, I knew I wanted to give it a try. With its beautiful shade options and promise of a long-wearing, smudge-proof, and waterproof application, I was hopeful that it was the right product to add a little excitement back into my makeup routine. For my full experience and honest review of the Soulgazer eyeliner, keep scrolling.

About My Eyes: Oily lids that can break down shadows and liners

For as long as I can remember, my eyelids have had a tendency to get very oily. Since I don’t wear makeup every day, this isn’t a major concern until I want to create an eye look. Most of the time, I can use water-resistant mascara without experiencing any smudging or flaking, but when I want to wear eyeliner or eyeshadow, I always make sure to prep my eyelids with primer. 

Right now, my favorite primer is the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. I put that over my entire eyelid, work it up to my brow, and sometimes, I’ll sweep the primer under my eyes near my waterline. I find this helps maintain the integrity of any eye products I wear and extends the wearability of the formula. To get a sense of the Soulgazer eyeliner, I tried the product both with primer and without primer and documented the results.

How to Apply: Match your mood

Application for this eyeliner is fairly straightforward, but the brand shares a few tips to take your application to the next level. Since this product is a gel eyeliner, it gives you a few moments of playtime before it sets in place. You can apply this product in a couple of different ways.

One way to use this eyeliner is to create depth on the top of your lid or inside your waterline. Another way to use the pencil is to create a multitude of shapes and lines on your eyes because of how creamy and how well it glides onto the skin. Lastly, the brand encourages you to use the pencil’s built-in smudge brush to try a smudged-out look. You can apply the pencil to the top of your lash line and near your waterline, and smudge it out with the brush before it sets.

The Results: A pigmented pencil that elevates my beauty routine

I can fully admit that I haven’t been loving my makeup routine these days. It’s quite minimal and doesn’t take much time, which is great, but it’s fallen a little flat. Using an eyeliner like the Soulgazer to my routine is the new addition I’ve been looking for. My look is more elevated and the pencil enhances my routine without complicating it.

Using Soulgazer was an easy process because of its formula and texture. The pencil is really creamy, which makes the application process a breeze. But once it sets, it stays in place and doesn’t move. As you can see in the picture above, I’m wearing the shade “Bewitch,” a gorgeous deep violet shade with a satin finish that brings out the brown in my eyes. I tried this color both with primer and without to truly get a feel for the formula and how it held up against my oily eyelids. In the end, I found that I didn’t need the primer—Soulgazer has a waterproof formula that lives up to its promise. The pencil was truly waterproof, smudge-proof, and didn’t disappear by the mid-afternoon each time I used it.

I found myself reaching for this pencil often because of how much fun I had experimenting with different liner shapes. I also played around with levels of intensity when it came to smudging my liner looks out with the product’s built-in smudge tool. Overall, using Soulgazer is the ideal pick me up and refresh my beauty routine. I can still create my everyday makeup look in 15 minutes or less, but my makeup is enhanced every time I use the product. I also never had to worry about whether or not the pencil was going to smudge or disappear, which only made me want to grab more shades of these eyeliners.

The Value

Priced at $24, the Soulgazer eyeliner is more expensive than a drugstore pencil, but I think it’s on par with other prestige gel pencils on the market. With daily use, this pencil can last for a couple of months before needing to repurchase it. Plus, with a built-in sharpener and smudge tool, the Soulgazer pencil has additional value for the price.

Similar Products: You have options

HAUS LABS Optic Intensity Eco Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil: Creamy and long-wearing with a gel texture, the HAUS LABS Optic Intensity Eco Eyeliner is another long-wearing, waterproof alternative. Available in 18 shades, give this pencil a try if you’re looking for unique shade options.

MAC Cosmetics Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner: Incredibly pigmented and creamy in texture, the Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner by MAC Cosmetics glides on with ease. Waterproof, transfer-proof, and smudge-resistant, check these pencils out for an ultra-matte finish.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil: With one pencil sold every 20 seconds, the 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil by Urban Decay is one of the most beloved eyeliners out there. Waterproof, smudge-proof, long-wearing, and available in 38 shades, these pencils are ideal if you need several different finishes.

Final Verdict

The Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner has quickly become a new favorite of mine for creating quick, everyday eyeliner looks. With a creamy, waterproof formula, the pencil is easy to use, lasts all day, and is non-irritating. It elevated my day-to-day makeup look and is my new go-to.