$9 Vs. $29 Eyeliner: Can a Cosmetic Chemist Tell Which Is More Expensive? | Allure

Cosmetic chemist Ramón Pagán has been challenged to compare different types of eyeliners. Can he figure out which are the most expensive products? Ramón uses his high-level of expertise in visual analysis, application and ingredients to put together an extremely educated guess. How many will he get right? Watch to find out!
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[@tinaarabia825]

It is nice to see an educated and cultured person speaking in his field of knowledge

[@TM-js1hh]

Liquid A - Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner Liquid B - Maybelline Master Precise Gel A - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Point Made 24-Hour Gel Eyeliner Pencil Gel B - L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Pencil Shimmer A - NYX Epic Wear Eyeliner Stick Shimmer B - Pat McGrath Labs PermaGel Ultra Eye Pencil (90% sure, the ingredients list here is odd, unsure of shade too)

[@honeybee591]

thank you ! bless 🙏

[@bmckong]

True MVP

[@fen-7899]

Thanks!

[@poppop.ehrmantraut]

You’re amazing!

[@lolerene3776]

You ROCK!! I’m getting that gel liner 🙂‍↕️

[@JillKnapp]

Thank you Ramón for explaining that parabens (preservatives) are there for an important reason! The misinformation out there is maddening.

[@Lissbirds]

That doesn't mean that you couldn't use a different preservative with a different safety profile, though.

[@kellye.5678]

@@Lissbirdsthe acds named parabens as the non allergen of the year in 2019. Parabens are an extremely well studied preservative and when used correctly are perfectly safe. If you have an allergy to it then it should be avoided, but most people don’t have issues with it.

[@lyssaearland618]

Please keep bringing him back! He’s educational and entertaining 🥰

[@CM094]

Latinos in STEM! So proud of us! Loved his knowledge and ability to effectively communicate it to audience members that may not know about this. Thank you for this!

[@Aliiiita]

Siiii! 💙✨

[@idalarsson4729]

“ Cute name for a baby “ 😂you’re killing it! Both on the comic side and the knowledge side! 💕

[@ddavidjp]

we need more experts talking about the necessity of parabens in makeup. i’ve tried “clean beauty” products that i’ve had to throw away because they go bad so fast.

[@carolhutchinson566]

This guy is brilliant. He’s telling us exactly what goes into the making of these products. Bravo and encore!

[@Carloslav]

It would be soo nice making a comparison between setting powders (loose, compact, colored, brightening, etc.)

[@baileydubs]

Thank you allure for letting Ramon undemonize parabens ❤

[@K_W_31415]

LOVE seeing Ramón on the channel again!! So cute, so smart, so funny, I could watch him talk about makeup all day

[@yelanchiba8818]

Please do concealer, setting spray, setting powder, primer, eyebrow pencil, contour stick

[@kateharvey9676]

Liquid Eyeliner A: Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid--Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez. Gel Eyeliner A: Point Made 24-Hr Gel Liner--One/Size Patrick Starr. For the life of me, I cannot find the product Bs for these two.

[@deredm]

shimmer gel eyeliner A : NYX Epic wear waterproof eyeliner stick shimmer gel eyeliner B : ???

[@choycejoyce4699]

The liquid liner B is shaped like the Maybelline master precise liner and the ingredient list seems to suggest the same.

[@martinam7806]

⁠@@choycejoyce4699I also believe it’s Maybelline

[@katec.4361]

Always love listening to Ramón’s knowledge!

[@capricorneum7745]

this guy is so smart and engaging! bring him back!!

[@mentri0n_326]

Holy shii, he knows his stuff! You can just feel his experience as he’s able to explain it all so well ❤

[@lillyrose6568]

I'll never get tired of this series. I love how honest and straightforward it is!

[@littlegeo1]

More of this!! I love his videos! 🤩

[@jennylynn6804]

MORE OF THIS AND THIS KNOWLEDGABLE PERSON!!!

[@isabellabello986]

He explains everything so well! More videos please! So interesting

[@maryarmstrong2231]

I love Ramon! His matte sunscreen stick with Beuaty of Joseon is my absolute ride or die for summer reapplication!!!❤ he knows his stiuff🎉

[@sarahrune5318]

First video I’ve watched but I love his explanations and demonstrations very much

[@salmaaljabor3563]

In this title you write cosmetic chemist but for Javon Ford you write makeup expert. 😒

[@pgprata]

These kind of videos are amazing!! Love it!

[@MelissaPaccagnella]

I could watch this for hours!!!

[@goeshen4359]

YYYYAAAAAYYYYYY YOU’RE BACK!!!!! Thank you💐

[@MyBlackSheep]

"back in my makeup days" ??? I NEED to know more 🥺

[@jastohrr]

i love Ramón his youtube page is awesome!

[@UAte.e]

@@jastohrr link

[@leannezzers]

Fantastic video! Love seeing his personality and passion :) This makes me want to be a chemist…!

[@brittanyt33f]

I love Ramon! This was a great video ❤

[@UAte.e]

ATE The video up as always 😊

[@teresasunny]

love this video!! please do more

[@aoielf]

Alright who knows what Gel Eyeliner Product A is?

[@AAA-hz7fh]

Same I want to know as well

[@tracevicente]

We are here for Ramon! Love these videos ❤

[@jayheh]

Love all the knowledge he’s sharing 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@skyllo]

Thank you for explaining parabens in makeup

[@stephswavycurls]

Thank you so much for giving us moaaar RAMON 😂❤👏

[@mashaa.7509]

love his no-bs approach

[@TamaraLeaMusic]

“That’s very unfortunate” had me laughing!

[@hopenield8234]

Great series, great science, great presenter! Not often you get a guy with a microscope being entertaining as well as informative. Thanks or the baby name suggestion ;-)

[@o.h.7306]

Allure this guy is so good. Please rehire this man.🥰🥰

[@miss1of2]

I'm pretty sure the first liner B is the one I use!!

[@LilBrownieD]

This is legit so educational

[@Neenerella333]

Anyone else have issues with gel pencils dragging/not putting down pigment easily when it's cold? All different qualities seem to do it. I keep it in my pocket to warm it up.

[@ninin117]

you have to do a video in this vein on foundations!

[@chesellhzn]

Latinos in STEM make me so incredibly proud. Absolutely love him 10/10 need to bring him back, just give him the series

[@ChrissieSM]

It is easy to guess which one is the most expensive due to the look of the pencil. It would have been better to (partially) cover the pencils.

[@theamazingbellamelon]

We love Ramon

[@katirisherman9169]

Now I need the product names lmao

[@angelaulait143]

Wish we knew what the products were!

[@JenVanVeelo]

Just dont say ,when its a lower price its lower quality. That is not true!Take the Essence gel liners, they got Pigment,wear long and dont go anywhere.

[@borisrohland6663]

Wow he knows some stuff 👌🏻

[@Sepidaryf]

I want to know what the more expensive gel liner was in round 2!

[@Just2dreamsaway]

Gel A - ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Point Made 24-Hour Gel Eyeliner Pencil Gel B - L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Pencil

[@jellyfishes-png]

very nice ramon woohoo 🎉

[@shxttynails]

Dude fully grinds away at one pencil line and gently strokes the other then acts shocked when the former doesn’t hold up to the same degree.

[@crystalbluepersuasion7556]

You need to introduce this gentleman to Trixie Mattel. They would get along so well.

[@BlackChamomile]

Im on the train, blurry visioned, saw the thumbnail and thought "ezra miller is a cosmetic chemist?"

[@tortugapoet]

The SASS when the liners have the audacity to break! 😂

[@ropasidi5154]

The same question as always... we wanna know the brands!!!! make up is such a scam!

[@user-dn1xi9ct7l]

Where are those detectives who find out what the products are so we can buy them?? :D

[@aoielf]

gel eyeliner A is Kylie

[@catrice1296]

Its in the comments section now

[@loonybinreject]

I would have loved if the first 2 had a similar tip, would have made a more even comparison.

[@elaine170]

Thought this was Brendan schaub was giving make up formulation a go! 😂

[@miwbimiwbi8621]

he's so well spoken it's really enjoyable and calming to listen

[@JillyDreadful]

Does anyone else feel like Ramon is giving hardcore Morphine Love Dionne vibes?

[@natestea3613]

off topic.. hes so fine

[@lemonz1769]

I have no interest in cosmetics but he’s so cute so here i am

[@sacgeekgirl]

❤❤❤

[@joenisnapje712]

Gurl definitely knows her sh… stuff 😉 Why are your makeup days behind you? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@eatlocal123]

hola hola 😌

[@M3RCURAY]

Daily reminder that price ≠ quality

[@meganwalker27]

❤❤❤