Independent

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Independent
How to use
Start at the inner corner of the eyelid and draw the eyeliner close to the lashes. A fine line will give discreet colour and a thicker line will give boldness to the eye.

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Independent is our quick-setting, no-nonsense jet black liquid eyeliner with eyebright infusion- an herbal remedy that has traditionally been used to treat eye afflictions. Independent gives you the freedom to create your own style with delicate thin strokes or thick, bold lines. Whatever your style, Independent’s smudge-free formula ensures it will stick with you all day long. Will you be calling all the shots today? Independent; stand on your own two feet.

Features

  • Instant results: Independent dries immediately after application and stays put all day long.
  • A bold stroke: Is it a classic cat eye you’re after? Or perhaps a delicately placed accent? Whatever your look, Independent gives you the freedom to experiment.
  • Bright and beautiful: Independent’s recipe includes eyebright infusion, an herb traditionally used to treat eye irritation.

Customer Review

from Cupcake
"I tested this at my local LUSH store and had to have it. Its very gentle on the eyes, doesn't irritate the delicate skin. I can put this on in the morning over an eyelid primer and it lasts all day. It is also easy to apply, and easy ...more"

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Independent
 
4.1

(based on 16 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (13)
  • Gentle (12)
  • Good value (7)
  • Cleans effectively (5)
  • LONG lasting (3)

Cons

  • Pricey / poor value (3)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (13)
  • Travel (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (7), Budget shopper (7)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

there are people who DON'T like this?

I'm surprised this got any negative reviews. I've been wearing this pretty regularly and I've never had any problems with it, certainly not with it flaking. If anything it remains moist and blendable for...Read complete review

I'm surprised this got any negative reviews. I've been wearing this pretty regularly and I've never had any problems with it, certainly not with it flaking. If anything it remains moist and blendable for most of when I am wearing it, so I have to be careful not to rub my eyes after putting it on for the first hour. But after that it stays put and goes the whole day.

Another huge thing is that once, I got a big dab of it in my eye while I was putting it on and I didn't even notice because my eye wasn't irritated at all! I just blinked a few times and it was like it never happened. I'm more careful putting it on now, but it's good to know that I don't have to worry about harsh makeup on my eyeball if my hand shakes in the future.

Of course it can be messy to put on if you have long eyelashes, but with practice it gets easier. It's so smooth going on that you don't have to apply hardly any pressure for it to make a line, so getting the size line you want--thin or bold--is really easy. And if you make a mistake, you can wipe it off with nothing but your finger!

The only thing I can think of that could account for any problems those other reviewers might have had was if they were using it on their waterline--the eyeliner doesn't stick there, probably because it's too wet from the eyeball. Not a huge deal if you're like me and don't care if you have a perfectly black waterline, but I could see it being an issue if that's what you wear. I'd say invest in separate liner for your waterline but leave everything else to INDEPENDENT. It's awesome, and it's all I need.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Wanted to love this soooo bad

I would first like to state that I have been an LUSH addict for the past 12 years. I have tryed everything they have ever come up with good and bad, but I must ...Read complete review

I would first like to state that I have been an LUSH addict for the past 12 years. I have tryed everything they have ever come up with good and bad, but I must say there are not too many iteams that I dislike. I love them all some more then others. But most have my heart.

this will be the first I will have to say, lush love the idea but u must work at it a lot more in the lab before women around the world busy or not put this on there eyes;(...

I sooo desperately wanted to Love this eyeliner but I just can't make any excuses for it.. It's drips all over the place,takes so long to dry. And to top it off it flakes all over you face within a few hours. Lady's please if your going out to a club or bar Do NOT USE THIS! No matter how good your drink makes u feel once u walk into the lady's room to Rosie up your lips u will u understand why every guy at the bar was holding up on buying u a drink.

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5.0

Long Lasting and Easy on the Eyes

By Cupcake

from Pontiac, MI

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Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Gentle
  • Good Value
  • LONG lasting

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use
    • Travel

    Comments about Independent:

    I tested this at my local LUSH store and had to have it. Its very gentle on the eyes, doesn't irritate the delicate skin.

    I can put this on in the morning over an eyelid primer and it lasts all day. It is also easy to apply, and easy to fix if you make a mistake with it.

    The color is nice and dark, just the way I like it!

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    • Must-Have
     
    4.0

    Great Eyeliner

    By LJ

    from Charleston, SC

    About Me Budget Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Gentle
    • Good Value

    Cons

    • Watery

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use

    Comments about Independent:

    This eyeliner is overall a great product! My only complaint is that its pretty liquid-y. However, I am not too good at eye make up, so that could be part of the problem! I love using this at night because it is so easy to make a thin line for a casual look, or thicken it up for a bolder eye.

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    5.0

    Never need another liner

    By Happy

    from Florence, AL

    About Me Budget Buyer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Cleans Effectively
    • Easy To Use
    • Gentle
    • Good Value
    • Stays put

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use

      Comments about Independent:

      This is the liner I've been looking for. Finally, one that isn't harsh on my eyes, yet stays in place all day! I line my top lids as close to my lash line as possible and then tickle the length of my bottom lash lines for a clean, radiant finish. No more ending my days looking like a panda bear. Not to mention, I can feel great about the ingredients!

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      • Most Wanted
       
      2.0

      Feels good, but more blue than black

      By French Eyes

      from Raleigh, NC

      About Me Brand Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Feels Good On
      • Gentle

      Cons

      • Looks Blue Not Black
      • Pricey / Poor Value

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use

      Comments about Independent:

      So sad. So wanted this in my life. It feels great on and is super easy to control and looks natural (as natural as liquid/cremem liner can look). However... it has a blue tint to it. It appears like a navy eyeliner, not a black one. Very sad.

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      • None of the above
       
      5.0

      Great eyeliner!

      By bluetwingle

      from New York

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Gentle

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

        Comments about Independent:

        Was never big on using liquid eyeliner but have started getting hooked on Lush products so thought I'd give this a try. Love it! Goes on easily, wears all day. I have very sensative skin (yes, including my eye area) but this product does not irritate at all!

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        PLEASE KEEP THIS ONE AROUND!!

        By lightwing

        from arcadia, ca

        About Me Budget Buyer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Value

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use

          Comments about Independent:

          I have very very sensitive eyes and I was so thrilled when Lush debuted Emotional Brilliance! I couldn't wait to try this liner! So far I have no problems with it. Yes, it can get flakey at the end of an 8 hour day and yes, it will smear if you cry but it is SO worth it just to have a simple black liner that doesn't drive my eyeballs insane with irritation. Please keep this product around!!!

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          5.0

          New Favorite!

          By RachelLouise

          from Maryland

          About Me Budget Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • LONG lasting
          • Pigmented

          Cons

          • Price Too High

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use
          • Workplace

          Comments about Independent:

          A little goes a long way with this bottle. I have had Independent for 5-6 months and I am just getting close to finishing it. The brush is incredible, small and very easy to apply. I find the color to be true; appearing very black. It dries fairly fast on my eyelids. If I have to make any corrections I wait about 30 seconds. I have worn this on my long days, at work or just out and about, and it has stayed on without even smudging. I remove my makeup with 9 to 5 by Lush and Independent comes off smoothly. The best part about this product is that it is vegan! The only negative comment I have to say is that it is too pricey, but that is expected of Lush. I will continue to buy this as my only black liquid eyeliner for as long as they sell it! :)

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          4.0

          Very nice

          By Cat Lady

          from Indianapolis, IN

          About Me Budget Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Gentle
          • Good Value

          Cons

          • Pricey / Poor Value
          • Smells Bad

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use
          • Travel

          Comments about Independent:

          I'm a huge fan of winged liner, and as far as liquid liner goes, this one is easy to use. I think it smells a little funny, but it's no big deal. Takes some practice to get used to, as most liners do, but it washes away easily if you mess up and stays in place for most of the day. A little more expensive than I would've wanted to spend, but there's loads of it in the bottle. Lush wins again.

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          • Cult Classic
           
          4.0

          Nice!

          By Haelee

          from Salt Lake City, UT

          About Me Brand Buyer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Applicator Is Nice
          • Easy To Remove
          • Easy To Use
          • Gentle
          • Stays On All Day

          Cons

          • Gets Flakey After 6 Hrs
          • Messy

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use
          • Nights Out
          • Travel

          Comments about Independent:

          I bought this a couple of weeks ago because my eyes were getting really sensitive and irritated by my other eyeliner. This product is so gentle! I've been using it off and on for a couple of weeks with the new Lush mascara, and my eye lashes are getting thicker and softer, and my eyes are no longer irritated.
          It is a bit messy but it is a liquid eye liner. That is to be expected. The only thing that I wish was different is that after about a 6 hr day it starts to get a little flakey.
          Once again Lush makes a great product. Way to go, guys!

          • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
          • Life-Saver

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          there are people who DON'T like this?

          By yarnlass

          from San Francisco, CA

          About Me Budget Buyer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Gentle
          • LONG lasting

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use

            Comments about Independent:

            I'm surprised this got any negative reviews. I've been wearing this pretty regularly and I've never had any problems with it, certainly not with it flaking. If anything it remains moist and blendable for most of when I am wearing it, so I have to be careful not to rub my eyes after putting it on for the first hour. But after that it stays put and goes the whole day.

            Another huge thing is that once, I got a big dab of it in my eye while I was putting it on and I didn't even notice because my eye wasn't irritated at all! I just blinked a few times and it was like it never happened. I'm more careful putting it on now, but it's good to know that I don't have to worry about harsh makeup on my eyeball if my hand shakes in the future.

            Of course it can be messy to put on if you have long eyelashes, but with practice it gets easier. It's so smooth going on that you don't have to apply hardly any pressure for it to make a line, so getting the size line you want--thin or bold--is really easy. And if you make a mistake, you can wipe it off with nothing but your finger!

            The only thing I can think of that could account for any problems those other reviewers might have had was if they were using it on their waterline--the eyeliner doesn't stick there, probably because it's too wet from the eyeball. Not a huge deal if you're like me and don't care if you have a perfectly black waterline, but I could see it being an issue if that's what you wear. I'd say invest in separate liner for your waterline but leave everything else to INDEPENDENT. It's awesome, and it's all I need.

            • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
            • Must-Have
             
            5.0

            Best eyeliner I have come by

            By In love!

            from New York, NY

            Pros

            • Cleans Effectively
            • Easy To Use
            • Gentle
            • Good Value
            • Stays In Place

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use

              Comments about Independent:

              I use eyeliner on my top lid most days, and my problem is that my eyelids get kind of greasy. By the end of the day I go from looking like I'm wearing eyeliner to looking like I have badly applied dark eyeshadow smeared on my eyelids. This eyeliner is absolutely perfect for me. It stays in place all day! I even went for a run with my makeup on and it still looked absolutely awesome. On top of that, the brush gives me so much control that I can finish doing all of my makeup in about two minutes, instead of taking almost ten painstaking minutes trying to get my eyeliner exactly right. It also cleans very easily and just feels very light on my skin. I am definitely going to stick with the LUSH emotional brilliance line for all of my makeup from now on!

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              (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              I'll try this again.

              By Rachel S

              from Michigan

              About Me Brand Buyer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

                Cons

                • Flacks
                • Not Long-Lasting
                • Pricey / Poor Value
                • Smells Bad

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Independent:

                  The first time I tried to post my review Lush didn't accept it, so I guess I'll try again. I wear black liquid eyeliner everyday and this is the worst one I have ever used. First of all it is described as a true jet black, which it is not. It has a silver sheen to it but when I shake it, it turns a dark gray. It has a very strong paint scent. I wore it in a cat eye and It only wears for about 6 hours then it cracks and flacks off. Not worth it.

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                  • None of the above

                  (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  Wanted to love this soooo bad

                  By Disappointed

                  from San Diego

                  About Me Brand Buyer

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Cleans Effectively
                  • Gentle

                  Cons

                  • Ineffective
                  • Messy

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Independent:

                    I would first like to state that I have been an LUSH addict for the past 12 years. I have tryed everything they have ever come up with good and bad, but I must say there are not too many iteams that I dislike. I love them all some more then others. But most have my heart.

                    this will be the first I will have to say, lush love the idea but u must work at it a lot more in the lab before women around the world busy or not put this on there eyes;(...

                    I sooo desperately wanted to Love this eyeliner but I just can't make any excuses for it.. It's drips all over the place,takes so long to dry. And to top it off it flakes all over you face within a few hours. Lady's please if your going out to a club or bar Do NOT USE THIS! No matter how good your drink makes u feel once u walk into the lady's room to Rosie up your lips u will u understand why every guy at the bar was holding up on buying u a drink.

                    • When you survey your stash, you label this product:
                    • None of the above

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    I Love Love Love this eyeliner!!

                    By Piercer Kim

                    from Greeley, Colorado

                    About Me Budget Buyer

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Gentle

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Daily Use

                      Comments about Independent:

                      I use a liquid liner everyday, I have used a ton of different products and I have found over the years that I prefer the fine brush tip, no felt tips for me! This product is true to its color,(Independent =Black) stay on VERY well and doesn't need much of a touch up. The fine brush tip is perfect as well. My one minor complain is that that screw top handle is a little weird to get used to as far as control. (I have very long eyelashes)Otherwise with my oily eyelids and wear preference it stays on great and doesn't move. Its also very easy to correct errors with a wet q-tip. You may think its a bit pricey, but I promise its worth it!

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                      5.0

                      THE BEST EYELINER IN THE WORLD

                      By Tara O.

                      from Phoenix, AZ

                      About Me Brand Buyer

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Amazing
                      • Best
                      • Cleans Effectively
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Good Value
                      • Perfect

                      Cons

                      • none

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Independent:

                        THIS IS SERIOUSLY THE BEST EYELINER EVER! I can't even believe how great it is. I have worn eyeliner for 10 years and never found one that is better. It doesn't smudge or make weird creases or feel sticky or anything. It holds perfectly (even in Phoenix summer heat), it comes off easily when it needs to and I love it so much.

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                        5.0

                        Best Liquid Eyeliner. Period.

                        By Rosie Thornwood

                        from Saint Louis, MO

                        About Me Brand Buyer

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Cleans Effectively
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Gentle

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Daily Use
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Independent:

                          I love the look of liquid eyeliner, but every drugstore brand I have tried has left my eyes feeling stiff and sticky. This is the first eyeliner I have used that has given me the look I want without any sort of stickiness. It applies smoothly, feels great, and dries into a black matte that looks incredible. I will definitely use Independent for a long time.

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                          • Q:

                            If I were to use this every day, how long would it last me? Is there enough liquid in the bottle so that I wouldn't run out for months?
                            Asked on 5/4/2013 by karleegirl from San Francisco, CA

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                          • Q:

                            Can this product be used on your waterline?
                            Asked on 9/2/2012 by Lexi Lu

                            1 answer

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                              A:

                              Yes, you can use our liners on your waterline.

                              Answered on 9/5/2012 by Megan from LUSH
                          • Q:

                            Will this smudge under the eye since i have really oily skin and i sweat a little. I tend to buy many liquid eyeliner and most of them they smudge underneath. I do not put any foundation on my whatsoever
                            Asked on 8/24/2012 by Ashley from Honolulu, HI

                            1 answer

                            • Staff Reviewer

                              A:

                              Independent has a gel base to it, therefore, it is great at staying put. If you are concerned, or want to ensure it doesn't move, the Emotional Brilliance powder works wonderfully as a base to help the liner from smudging.

                              Answered on 9/19/2012 by Melissa S from LUSH Direct
                          • Q:

                            How long does a bottle of LUSH liquid liner last?
                            Asked on 8/13/2012 by Lady Laura

                            1 answer

                            • Staff Reviewer

                              A:

                              As with most Lush products, all of our emotional brilliance colors are good for 14 months after their "made on" date.

                              Answered on 10/31/2012 by Anonymous
                          • Q:

                            Is it black or navy blue? Also, is it waterproof? Thanks!
                            Asked on 7/22/2012 by lauren from usa

                            2 answers

                            • Staff Reviewer

                              A:

                              This liner is black, and is not waterproof (although it stays put quite well once applied!).

                              Answered on 7/31/2012 by Laura from LUSH
                            • Staff Reviewer

                              A:

                              Independent is an ebony black colour. While it's not technically waterproof, I find it has incredible staying power.

                              Answered on 8/28/2012 by Megan from LUSH Direct
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