Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof eyeliner - review

Bourjois caught the wave of long-wearing eye products a couple of years ago with the release of the Clubbing range. Volume Clubbing mascara and Liner Clubbing came in a variety of deep jewelled shades including bronze, teal, blue and deep purple. As the name suggests, the products were intended to provide dramatic looks that would last through a night of sweaty dancing.

The latest addition is Contour Clubbing eye pencil. Removing the cap reveals a coloured “lead” in a surround of black “wood”, a format that recalls Urban Decay’s 24/7 waterproof liners, GOSH’s Velvet Touch waterproof liners, and more long-wear pencils of a similar bent.

Contour Clubbing has been released in the UK in two shades - Blue Remix, a delicious deep metallic teal, and Bleu Neon, a shimmering Royal Blue. Each costs £4.20 (rrp) and you can take advantage of a 3 for 2 deal currently on at Superdrug to try them both (and something else - recommend Liner Effect mascara).

Both are powerfully pigmented, although Blue Remix has the edge, gliding on to provide a dense hit of mesmerising colour with a single stroke. Bleu Neon is slightly less rich and reflective, but can boast a similar effect when layered once or twice.

The waterproof and long-wearing claims are definitely accurate. I haven’t worn these to a club, but I can confirm that after a few seconds drying, these pencils grip the skin with a smudge-resistant tenacity that’s hard to beat. They definitely outperform Urban Decay’s 24/7 liners which are more than twice the price.

There are also a black shade, two shades of grey and a green, which are currently on sale only in the US market. Let’s hope the full range appears over here soon.

Verdict: A powerful hold and rich, dramatic colour make these pencils a steal at just £4.20 each. Buy both!

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