I purchased Charcoal, since I figured a dark grey with some shimmer would be more forgiving (and easier to wear during daytime) than a true black. I'm a big fan of my dark gunmetal grey eyeliners!
As you can see, the product comes in a glass jar and a brush is included. The brush is actually quite decent, and it's what I used to test the product with, although I'm sure a higher quality brush with a longer handle would make the product that much easier to apply.
You'll be able to see some of the shimmer below; I've swatched it heavily on the bottom, and blended it out some on the top.
So, how did it work for me? I found this eyeliner long lasting; it didn't budge after it set. Application wasn't a piece of cake, but it wasn't difficult, either. I think with some practice I could get used to this product, and I'm sure people who aren't as eyeliner-challenged as I am would be quite pleased with this product.
Here I am wearing the eyeliner on two separate days as part of two separate looks:
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| With my first look... |
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| And the second! |
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| Another angle from the second look. Sorry for the stray hairs! |
Summary: I would recommend this product, and I'd definitely be open to trying more colors. That being said, I don't know that it's reached holy grail status; I'm still interested in trying other gel eyeliner formulas to see if I find one that's foolproof even for me! It seems easiest to create a thin wing with this product; maybe when I work up my nerve I'll be able to build up the line and create bolder eyeliner looks!
Have you guys tried this product? What do you think of different types of eyeliner: liquid, gel, pen, pencil, etc...?
This is my hg gel liner. Thanks for reviewing.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you like it! I am looking forward to trying another color sometime soon.
Deletei like this gel liner, too! and you are right, it applies MUCH easier with a nicer brush. my favorite eyeliner tool is a thin paint brush i got from michaels. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start experimenting with some of my nicer brushes soon!
DeleteI love, love, LOVE gel eyeliners. They are so much more user friendly than liquid liner and give you the lovely, precise look of liquid. I find an angled brush, and "patting" strokes work for the precise look. Because this can add about 3-5 minutes in the morning for me, I don't always do gel, but I would say 90% of the time, I wear gel.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gel liner is Buxom Lashliner. It's creamy, and SUPER black, which I like, as some gel liners can be not very pigmented. And BONUS, it conditions lashes, so your lashes don't shed as much.
I LOVE gel liners! lol
I'll have to try Buxom's! And thanks for the application tips :)
DeleteI love Maybelline mascara but have never tried any of their liners. Do you think this would work/last on the waterline?
ReplyDeleteI don't line my waterline very often, so I don't know. But it does have microshimmer in it, so I'm not sure if it's even waterline safe... Might be worth looking into! Good luck :)
DeleteI like the idea of a grey liner, it has a nice soft look to it compared to black.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. And it's a lot more forgiving if you don't get a perfectly sharp line!
DeleteThis looks great! I bought this product in black gold today, can't wait to try it :)
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