Beauty and the Review: Gel Eyeliner

I've decided to start doing reviews on my beauty products, I've pondered the idea since having a blog but just haven't really gotten around to it. I will provide the product name and other major details, review the product based on a few criteria I find important (criteria may vary based on type of product but for the most part will be the same), give a few comments and/or critisizm I feel necessary.

What: Gel Eyeliner

Brand: Maybelline New York

Line: EyeStudio

Color: Blackest Black

Application: Easier than liquid, slightly trickier than a pencil

Coverage: One swipe and done

Longevity: Lasts all day without fading or cracking

Positives: The gel liner is thicker than liquid so when there is more room for error during application, so if your hand is a bit shaky it won’t be totally obvious than if you were using liquid. The color lives up to its name, very bold black which I appreciate very much. With pencil eyeliner I find that the color seems to “bleed” down under my eyes throughout the day and I can never seem to prevent it, not an issue with the gel liner.

Negatives: The brush that comes with the liner is not as fine as that of a liquid liner, so if you want to do a thin line or cat eyes, it can be challenging, but for the most part has not been a problem. Another set-back is potential smudging, the eyeliner doesn’t dry the same as liquid so if you rub it accidently it can smear a little.

In a nut shell: Great for bold lines, not for smoky eyes.