Holiday to Nanyang Multifunction Liner 1.6g

A good alternative as mini but double fun to the corresponding girlcult's contour/highlight or lip shades.

Core Benefits (Shared Across Shades): 

Exceptional Longevity & Smudge/Transfer Resistance:

• How: High concentrations of film-forming silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) create a flexible, water-resistant, and tenacious film on the skin. Waxes (Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Copernicia Cerifera/Carnauba Wax - prominent in ML04, Euphorbia Cerifera/Candelilla Wax - prominent in ML02/03) solidify this film, locking pigment in place and preventing movement or transfer throughout the day. The crosspolymer specifically enhances adherence and resilience.
• Benefit: Stays put for hours, resists humidity, sweat, and oils (within reason), minimizing touch-ups. Supports its'feature "long-wear." 

Waterproof Performance:

• How: The combination of volatile silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane - evaporates quickly leaving a water-repellent silicone/wax film) and water-insoluble waxes/silicones forms a hydrophobic barrier. Pigments (CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491/77492/77499/Iron Oxides, CI 15850/Red 7) are typically encapsulated within this barrier.
• Benefit: Resists running or dissolving when exposed to water or tears. 

Intense, Opaque Color Payoff:

• How: High pigment load evident from their prominent position in the lists (CI numbers). The silicone/wax base allows pigments to be densely packed and lay down evenly without sheer patches. Film-formers ensure the color sits vividly on top of the skin rather than sinking in.
• Benefit: Rich, vibrant, and opaque color in a single stroke. True to pan color. 

Smooth, Effortless Application & Blendability (Initial):

• How: Volatile silicones (Cyclopentasiloxane) and emollients/slip agents (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Methicone) provide an initial silky, slippery texture that glides smoothly over the eyelid. This allows for precise lining and easy smudging/blending before the product sets.
• Benefit: Easy to apply sharply as a liner or diffuse as a shadow without tugging or skipping. 

Flexible, Comfortable Wear (Minimizes Cracking):

• How: The Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is key here. It creates a flexible, elastic film that moves with the skin. Emollients contribute to pliability. Waxes are balanced to provide structure without being overly brittle.
• Benefit: Avoids the uncomfortable, tight, cracking feeling common with very rigid long-wear products. Feels more comfortable on the lid. 

Multi-Functionality:

• How: The texture (slippery initially, sets firmly) and high pigment load make it adaptable. Can be applied thinly as a precise liner, built up for intensity, or smudged/diffused as a cream shadow or base.
• Benefit: One product for multiple eye looks (liner, shadow, base). 

Shade-Specific Nuances & Benefits: 

ML02 & ML03 (Silicone/Wax Dominant):

• Texture: Likely the most "slippery" and fastest-setting due to higher volatile silicone (Cyclopentasiloxane) content. Sets to a very firm, transfer-proof finish. Best for sharp lines and maximum longevity.
• Potential Added Benefit: Presence of Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) in ML02/03 offers mild antioxidant properties, though likely more for formula stability than significant skincare. 

ML04 (Wax/Oil Dominant):

• Texture: Noticeable shift in base. Relies on Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (emollient), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient), Coconut Oil (emollient/softener), and Paraffin (wax). This creates a creamier, potentially more emollient feel compared to ML02/03. It takes longer to set fully and could have a less "dry" finish. The presence of Silica helps absorb excess oil, improving wear on oily lids.
• Benefit: Slightly more comfortable or hydrating on very dry eyelids compared to pure silicone-heavy formulas. Silica helps combat oiliness.
• Trade-off: Slightly less transfer-proof under extreme conditions than ML02/03 due to the oil content, though the waxes still provide strong hold. Contains Phenoxyethanol (preservative), common in creamier formulas.
• Unique Aspect: Uses Montan Wax (a hard vegetable wax) for structure alongside Carnauba. 

Key Formulation Takeaways: 

• Silicone-Wax Synergy: ML02 and ML03 exemplify the modern approach to long-wear color cosmetics: volatile silicones for application ease and quick-set, film-forming silicones for waterproofing and adherence, flexible polymers for comfort, and waxes for lock-down. This delivers the core benefits intensely. 
• Creamier Alternative: ML04 offers a more traditional cream/wax approach, prioritizing a creamier texture and potentially more emollience, while still delivering strong longevity and pigment payoff through high wax content and silica. It caters to those who prefer this feel over a pure silicone slip. 
• Pigment Focus: All shades clearly prioritize high-impact color achieved through significant pigment loading within their respective bases. 
• Multifunctionality Engineered: The initial slip combined with the final set is precisely what allows these to function as both a liner and a shadow. 

In Summary: 

The Girlcult Multifunction Liners deliver high-impact, waterproof, long-wearing, smudge-resistant color primarily through sophisticated silicone-wax film-forming systems (ML02, ML03) or a robust wax-oil-emollient system with silica (ML04). Their key benefit is multi-use performance (liner + shadow) enabled by a texture that starts blendable and sets firmly. ML02/ML03 focus on ultimate transfer-proof longevity and sharpness via silicones, while ML04 offers a slightly creamier, more emollient experience with oil control via silica, maintaining strong wear. All offer intense pigment payoff and flexibility to avoid cracking.

ML02

• ["Cyclopentasiloxane", "Microcrystalline Wax", "Dimethicone", "Synthetic Wax", "CI 77891", "Caprylyl Methicone", "Trimethylsiloxysilicate", "C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate", "CI 77491", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Isononyl Isononanoate", "Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate", "Copernicia Cerifera Wax", "CI 77499", "Euphorbia Cerifera Wax", "Caprylyl Glycol", "CI 77492", "CI 15850", "Triethoxycaprylylsilane", "Ethylhexylglycerin", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "Aluminum Hydroxide", "Tin Oxide", "Barium Sulfate", "Rosin"]
• ["Cyclopentasiloxane", "Microcrystalline Wax", "Dimethicone", "Synthetic Wax", "Caprylyl Methicone", "Trimethylsiloxysilicate", "C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Isononyl Isononanoate", "CI 77891", "CI 77492", "CI 77491", "Copernicia Cerifera Wax", "Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate", "Euphorbia Cerifera Wax", "CI 15850", "Caprylyl Glycol", "CI 77499", "Ethylhexylglycerin", "Triethoxycaprylylsilane", "Aluminum Hydroxide", "Tin Oxide", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "Barium Sulfate", "Rosin"]

ML03

• ["Cyclopentasiloxane", "Microcrystalline Wax", "Dimethicone", "Synthetic Wax", "CI 77891", "Caprylyl Methicone", "C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate", "Trimethylsiloxysilicate", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Isononyl Isononanoate", "CI 77492", "Synthetic Fluorphlogopite", "Copernicia Cerifera Wax", "CI 77491", "CI 15850", "EUPHORBIA Cerifera Wax", "Caprylyl Glycol", "CI 77499", "Triethoxycaprylylsilane", "Ethylhexylglycerin", "Aluminum Hydroxide", "Barium Sulfate", "Rosin", "Tocopheryl Acetate"]
• ["Cyclopentasiloxane", "Microcrystalline Wax", "Dimethicone", "Synthetic Wax", "Caprylyl Methicone", "CI 77891", "Trimethylsiloxysilicate", "C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "Isononyl Isononanoate", "CI 77491", "CI 77492", "CI 77499", "Copernicia Cerifera Wax", "Euphorbia dahurica Wax", CERIFERA) wax", "Caprylyl Glycol", "Ethylhexylglycerin", "Triethoxycaprylylsilane", "Aluminum Hydroxide", "Tocopheryl Acetate", "CI 15850"]

ML04

• [CI 77891, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Synthetic Wax, Paraffin, Coconut (Coconut) Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77492, Montan Wax, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77499, Methicone]
• [CI 77891, Synthetic Wax, Paraffin, Coconut (Coconut) Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77492, Montan Wax, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77499, Methicone] Nucifera) Oil", "Microcrystalline Wax", "Copernicia Cerifera Wax", "Silica", "Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer", "CI 77492", "CI 77499", "Phenoxyethanol", "Montan Wax", "CI 77491", "Methicone"]

EXTERNAL USE ONLY:

• Formulated exclusively for external use. Avoid direct contact with eyes or waterline.
• If product enters eyes, rinse immediately with water. 

PATCH TEST RECOMMENDED:

• If you have sensitive skin, allergies, or wear contact lenses, test behind the ear or on the inner arm first.
• Discontinue use if redness, itching, or irritation occurs. 

AVOID TIGHTLINING:

• Do not apply directly to the inner rim (waterline) – pigments (e.g., CI 77491/77492/77499 iron oxides, CI 15850 red dye) may migrate into eyes. 

REMOVAL WARNING:

• Waterproof formulas require oil-based removers (e.g., micellar water, cleansing balms).
• No tug or rub – soak a cotton pad with remover, hold gently against for 10–15 seconds, then wipe. 

FORMULATION-SPECIFIC NOTES:

• ML04: Contains coconut oil – avoid if comedogenic oils clog your eyelids/face.
• All Shades: High wax/silicone content may feel drying on very mature or dehydrated eyelids. 

STORAGE:

• Keep cap tightly closed to prevent drying.
• Store at room temperature in a dry, dark place and away from children.

• Serial Number: GC058;
• Purpose: Face Makeup;
• Options: 3;
• Net Content: As Packed;
• Origin: Made in China;
• Shelf Life: 3 Years;