Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in 954 carbon

Description: 3g of gel eyeliner that comes in a little glass jar the diameter of a toonie and costed a little over $10CDN at shoppers drug mart.

Claims :     -Lasting drama
                    - Smudge-proof
                    -Water proof
                    - Last 24hr
Verdict: all holds true after testing on back of hand, I only didn't test the 24hr claim

Pros:
-Less harsh in appearance then liquid eyeliner
-Finer and less smudge than pencil eyeliner
-Reasonable lasting power
-Easy to use- doesn't require much practice to get it right


Cons:
-It is not sebum-proof!
- It will last on the back of your hand forever but not your eye. I don't have particularly oily skin or eyelids. It's lasts well on the upper lids but when it comes to tight lining it's not completely smudge proof. It lasts a couple of hrs but then it collects at the outer corners of the eyes.
- Eventually fades and smudges on to crease. At the end of the day it's no longer that clean crisp line you initially drew.
- Irritates contact lens wearers when used to tight line            

Left: Different thickness of lines achieved and liner smudged out

My Opinion


Would I buy this again?
No- I think I would try a new brand of gel liner 


Grade: B+