Magnetic Eyeliner vs Crystal Clear Liner: Which Should You Use?
The magnetic liner holds the lash with magnets. The clear liner holds it with adhesive. Both work with the same Youthphoria lashes. Choose the magnetic liner if you want a defined lash line, and the clear liner if you want no visible liner at all.
How does each one actually hold the lash?
The Hybrid Magnetic Liner contains iron oxide, a standard cosmetic pigment that also appears in foundation, mascara, lipstick and eyeshadow. A magnetic liner carries a higher concentration of it, and the magnets in the lash band grip it.
The Crystal Clear liner has no magnetic component at all. It is a film forming polymer that adheres the lash to your lid. It is closest in principle to a lash glue, but formulated for these lashes so it will not damage the band the way strip lash glue does.
Which should a beginner start with?
The clear liner, usually. Because the line is invisible once dry, a wobbly first attempt does not show, so you can practise placement without also having to draw a neat black line. It is more forgiving in every sense.
When is the magnetic liner the better choice?
When you want the liner to be part of the look. It gives a defined lash line, you can extend it into a wing, and you can lift and realign the lash as many times as you like while you get it sitting right. It is waterproof, smudge proof and windproof, and Youthphoria is the only Australian brand carrying both a black and a brown version.
Can you use the clear liner for a completely natural look?
That is what it is for. Pair it with one of the shorter, softer styles and there is no line, no visible band and nothing announcing that you are wearing anything. It is also the option to consider if you would rather not have pigment sitting along your lash line, though as with any new cosmetic it is worth patch testing on your inner arm and waiting 24 hours.
Do they work with the same lashes?
Yes, and that is the useful part. The same lash works with either liner, so you are not buying a separate set for each look. The exception is Fastbond press-on, which has the bond built into the band and needs no liner at all.
Are both safe?
Both are made with Australian AICIS compliant ingredients and were formulated by Youthphoria's founder, an Australian pharmacist, cosmetic chemist and five times qualified lash artist. Patch test any new product on the inner arm and wait 24 hours, and if you have an eye condition, check with your optometrist or GP first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between magnetic eyeliner and clear eyeliner?
The magnetic liner contains iron oxide, so the magnets in the lash band grip it. The clear liner has no magnetic component and uses a film forming polymer to adhere the lash instead. Both hold the same Youthphoria lashes. The magnetic liner gives a defined lash line, the clear liner leaves none visible.
Which liner is better for beginners?
The clear liner. It dries invisible, so an uneven first attempt does not show and you can concentrate on placing the lash rather than drawing a neat line.
Is the clear liner just lash glue?
It works on a similar principle, but it is formulated specifically for these lashes. Ordinary strip lash glue damages a magnetic lash band over time. The Crystal Clear liner does not.
Can you use the same lashes with both liners?
Yes. Every Youthphoria magnetic lash works with either the magnetic liner or the clear liner, so you can change the look without buying different lashes. Fastbond press-on lashes are the exception: the bond is in the band and they need no liner.
What is iron oxide and is it safe in eyeliner?
Iron oxide is a common cosmetic pigment already used in foundation, mascara, lipstick, eyeshadow and cosmetic tattooing. Magnetic liner carries a higher concentration so the lash has something to grip. Youthphoria's liners use Australian AICIS compliant ingredients. Patch test on your inner arm and wait 24 hours before first use.
