Review and Comparison: Koji Spring Heart Liquid Eyeliner (Black) and Sana Super Quick Eyeliner EX (Black)

Sana Super Quick Eyeliner EX

Koji Spring Heart Eyeliner

I'm currently in the midst of trying different liquid eyeliner and test out which is the best.  What do I look for in an eyeliner? Easy application (glides on), minimal smudging, highly pigmented, and long-lasting.  Well here are the two that I've bought from Sasa.com and tried.

Application:  "Slowly draw a line along the base of the upper lashes, start form tip to tail.  Finish by drawing an upward line at outer corner of eye." - Koji

"Draw a line with the liquid eyeliner at the roots of eyelashes from the corner of the eye to the end of the eye." - Sana

Packaging:  Both liners are felt-tip pens.  The Sana liner seems to have a shaker inside that helps break up the product while Koji one doesn't have one.

What it claims:
Koji:
- A super fine tip to help you line your eyes.

Sana:
- Draws an extremely thin, waterpoof and vivid eye lines.
- Fills in gap between eyelashes
- Waterproof formula is strongly sweat-resistant, tear-resistant and sebum-resistant

Thoughts / Results:
The Koji liquid eyeliner is relatively hard to apply.  Its tip doesn't easily get soaked with the ink.  It's relatively hard to draw a winged eye with this liner.  The good thing about this product was the long-lasting effect it's formula has and pigmentation.  After a full day's worth of wearing this product, it doesn't smudge.  It takes quite some time rubbing to remove with cleansing oil.  When using plain simple water to remove this liner, it is noticeable that it's wearing off but not fading.  It has a great colour payoff.  But honestly, I wouldn't repurchase this product as it doesn't glide on properly.

Now onto the Sana liner.  It applies really well.  Glides on easily, and I can create a clear, clean winged eye.  Now the downside of this liner is its long-lasting effect.  It smudges.  The colour fades away.  So really, its waterproof formula doesn't hold up to what it claims.  By the end of day, I'd have panda eyes.  Now I can semi-prevent that the panda eyes if I lightly dust some translucent powder over top the liner after application in the morning.  It is easily removable using cleansing oil.

Cost: Koji Spring Heart Liquid Eyeliner ($ 8.40 USD); Sana Super Quick Eyeliner EX ($ 11.20 USD)

Product: Koji Spring Heart Liquid Eyeliner and Sana Super Quick Eyeliner EX
Rating: 2 / 5 (Koji) and 4 / 5 (Sana)

Pros:
Koji:
- long lasting

Sana:
- Glides on easily
- Fine felt tip
- Easy to manipulate

Cons:
Koji:
- Product does not get to the tip
- Hard to draw fine lines
- Hard to manipulate

Sana:
- Not resistant to sweat and water
- Smudges throughout the day

Thin line drawn with each liner using the felt tips: Sana (Top) and Koji (Bottom)

3 strokes of each liner: Sana Super Quick Eyeliner EX (top) and Koji Spring Heart Liquid liner (bottom)

Soaked with water

Rubbed off with water

Rubbed with cleansing oil

After the use of water, rubbing and cleansing oil. Sana liner has faded but Koji liner is still intact with sign of wearing off.

Review: Koji Spring Heart Long and Curl Mascara

This Koji Spring Heart Long and Curl Mascara is the first Japanese mascara I've used and I must say, its quality is very impressive.  Why? Because this waterproof mascara keeps my eyelashes curled for at least 8 hours without smudging.  I must say, if you've never tried this mascara before, definitely give it a try!

Application:  Use an eyelash curler to curl your lashes, if your lashes are short and/or doesn't curl well.  Then apply one to two coats of this mascara, starting at the roots of the lashes and you're set.

Packaging:  The mascara has a curled spooly for easy use and better curls.

What it claims:
- Long-lasting, waterproof mascara that won't irritate sensitive eyes
- Adds volume and curl to lashes, highlighting and beautifying eyes with every swipe
- Ingredients in the mascara won't dry out your eyelashes

Thoughts / Results:
As I've said before, this is a really impressive mascara that gives great results.  After 8 hours of wearing this mascara, I come home without any trace of smudged or flaky mascara.  Therefore it holds up to its claim for a long-lasting and non-drying formula.  And in terms of its volumizing and curling effects, I find that even after 8 hours of wearing this mascara, the lashes stay separated and curled.

However, this mascara does not extend the look of your lashes.  So if you're looking to get a mascara to make your lashes look longer, this might not be your choice.

Cost: $7.60 USD on Sasa.com

Product: Koji Spring Heart Long and Curl Mascara
Rating: 5 / 5

Pros:
- Keeps lashes curled with volume all day and night
- Has a non-drying and long-lasting formula
- Separates the lashes really well, defining the eyes

Cons:


- Nothing I can think of