3INA All The Colours

As part of the 3ina & Superdrug PR package I received, I got a set of 3 makeup items showcasing their Colours collection: 

3INA The Color Pen Eyeliner in 850

This eyeliner pen comes protected in a cardboard box which matches the shade inside so even though the colours are named using numbers, it is easy to select the colour you want or need. Inside it houses the plastic pen which has a light matte texture. It is very lightweight and easy to work with. 

The pen's felt tip is fine and very precise, allowing you to make very thin lines on the eyelids with ease. It is also incredibly pigmented, and even though I would not usually go for a coloured eye pencil, the electric blue shade was very interesting to try out and I quite liked how it looked when I used it for a colourful mini cat-eye.

I wasn't sure what the shade would look like once on but the intense colour is very fun to use. I only did one pass of the eyeliner and after a couple of hours, however, the intense colour seemed to dull down a bit and it looked matte and slightly patchy which could be expected given my skin is on the oilier side. 

Overall, this pen eyeliner is good quality and I would not rule out trying it out in different colours. 

The PAO is 6 months, which is the usual time for this type of product.

3INA The 24H Eye Stick in 791
It comes packaged in a cardboard box with the 3INA logo embossed on the front and is coloured in the same shade as the pencil inside. Contained within the box is a chunky plastic pencil with a soft matte texture, presenting the 3INA logo, product name and shade. 

Once the cap is slid off, it reveals the pointed eye shadow stick, which can be shaped into a neat point again after each application by utilising the handy sharpener included, which is hidden inside the base of the pencil. The twist up action is smooth and whatever product is dispensed stays up when applying.

The colour 791 is an aqua or teal shade, a bold green with a hint of blue which pops against the skin. While the shadow stick is not difficult to apply and glides on without tugging or pulling, I did find it a bit hard to blend as it dries almost instantly after application to help it achieve a longer lasting wear. The 24h Eye Stick also has a matte, chalky finish which isn't personally a favourite. 

Bold colours are not something I usually reach for when doing my makeup, however I believe this shade goes well with the 3INA The Color Pen Eyeliner in 850 and they can be used together to attain a fun, 60s inspired makeup look. 

This product has a 24 month PAO, so gives plenty of time to use it up.

Unfortunately, this was probably my least favourite item from the trial because of the unusual shade colour, difficulty blending which caused patchy application, as well as the matte finish. 

3INA The 24H Cream Eyeshadow in 482

Comes in a tiny cardboard box coloured in the matching shade inside, with the contrasting 3INA logo embossed on it in white. Inside it contains a hefty frosted glass bottle with a matte plastic lid which also matches the eyeshadow colour. I find the packaging very appealing and of great quality. I also like that the lid and bottle are connected with a sticker for security and in the interior it has an extra detachable plastic lid to prevent any spilling or the product drying out. 

The eyeshadow itself has a creamy, whipped consistency that is easily picked up with fingers. I also found it extremely easy to apply and blend onto my eyelid, which is fantastic as it means it is perfect for a quick makeup look. 

This cream eyeshadow is very pigmented and only used the tiny amount I initially picked up with my finger to cover my entire eyelid without having to use more product. 

It looks very dark and metallic inside the pot, however once applied and blended it is more of a lilac with a pink and purple iridescent shimmer. 

After only minutes the eyeshadow sets onto the lid and will not rub off, however it does make the skin feel slightly dry. 

Contains vitamin E and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract added as skin conditioners and has a PAO of 12 months. 

The shade is very pretty and even though is not a colour I usually wear, I think it would make some lovely spring/summer looks and because of the colour payoff and formulation I would also love to try other shades.

Have you tried any 3ina makeup?

xo