When I first saw the Maybelline gel eyeliner, I was reminded strongly of the Kate gel eyeliner. It must have been the packaging and the brush that is included in the set. So, I was rather worried at first because you see, the Kate gel eyeliner I have has a very strong chemical scent I truly dislike. It also did not last long and was just basically one failure after another. The only thing I liked was the brush. I think I’ve tossed the liner.
I’m happy to report that the Maybelline gel eyeliner is anything but a failure! The first thing I did when I opened the tub was to take a healthy sniff. No scent = good! The second thing I did was to test the included brush. Tapered, dense and fairly stiff synthetic bristles make for a good liner brush. I was already fairly impressed. The next test came how it applied. The Maybelline gel eyeliner is a nice creamy gel so it applied very smoothly. It was easy to pick up colour and to apply it. Here are my tips for applying gel eyeliner.
It was easy to get a nice line near to my lashes and a nice winged flick at the outer edge of the lid. I have Black which is a dark dark black – just how I like my liners. Upon applying, it can take a couple of seconds to dry, so don’t blink too much or it might transfer.
Once applied, it lasted on me the whole day without smudging so I’m giving this the thumbs up! The Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner retails at RM39.90 at all Maybelline counters. It comes in Black, Brown and Blue (Limited Edition).
You know, since gel eyeliners dry out eventually I might just switch over to the Maybelline gel liner once my Bobbi Brown gel liners dry out for good. It performs just as well for me, and costs much less! Now Maybelline, pretty please make some nice metallic colours and I’m a convert! 🙂
Pros: Inexpensive, Longlasting, No Smudge, Good dark colour, Useful brush, No scent
Cons: The metal cover looks strange, Takes a few seconds to dry
Have you tried the Maybelline gel liner? Do you have any thoughts on this? I’m rather taken by the thought of having a blue liner 😀
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
Monstro says
July 21, 2009 at 11:43 amHey PB! How do these compare to the Loreal HIP gel liners?
P/S I miss wearing makeup!!! Homebound mom here has no chance!
ParisB says
July 21, 2009 at 4:24 pmHi Monstro
I’ve never tried the L’oreal HiP liners so I can’t compare sorry! 🙁 I’m sure you’d be too busy running after baby to put on makeup!
synical says
July 22, 2009 at 12:17 amI usually don’t wear eye makeup cos I hate removing at the end of the day. I can’t put on eyeliner without looking like a raccoon or Amy Winehouse 😛 Putting it is one thing, removing is another…
Anyway, thanks for the review!
Jooj says
July 22, 2009 at 1:32 pmwow! the black looks like a good, solid DARK black. i’m impressed! i might try this out once my blacktrack fluidline dies on me (because who can ever finish it up before it dries, huh?)
ParisB says
July 22, 2009 at 3:00 pmHi Jooj
Yes its dark, solid and BLACK! Just how liner should be 😉
kawaii says
July 22, 2009 at 3:03 pmThanks for the review! I’ll definitely go and check this out. My dark brown Bobby Brown eyeliner is dried up and I’ve only managed to get a green and a silver Mac fluidline from the warehouse sale last week.
By the way, I notice that the staying power of my Bobby Brown eyeliner has reduced tremendously ever since it has shown signs of drying up. Anyone has a tip or two to share on how to revive the drying up pot?
ParisB says
July 23, 2009 at 10:00 amHi Kawaii
Some suggestions have been given in the comments to this post on how to revive dried up cream liners/shadows. Hope some of it helps.
Marusya says
July 22, 2009 at 3:25 pmThis product imo is not even close to my darling Stila SmudgePot 🙂
enn says
October 20, 2009 at 10:20 amwow… i want it.. but where i can get it?
Diega says
December 21, 2009 at 10:08 pmHi! I’m sharing this post on my blog because I just made a recent purchase of this eyeliner! Love your blog! Keep on blogging!
Diega says
January 2, 2010 at 4:22 pmHi, I made a comparison of the Maybelline gel eyeliner with a Filipino local product, Fanny Serrano. Please check it out on my blog. Thanks for a good review and pictures!
Diega
Mpie says
January 6, 2010 at 5:16 pmHave you try to heat your dried out gel liner?
I put them on the microwave for 15″ or more (just remember to make it in several heating, instead in 1 long heating).
Or using my straightening iron.
The gel would turn to creamy again.
ParisB says
January 7, 2010 at 12:23 pmHi MPie
Thanks for the tip. Yes I’ve tried it but do be warned that it will dry out even faster after heating repeatedly.
Jade says
January 21, 2010 at 7:52 amwhere are you buying this gel eye liner? in stores its only 13.99
ParisB says
January 21, 2010 at 10:57 amHi there not sure where you are but I’m in Malaysia.
MissCraftyFingers says
May 7, 2010 at 1:36 ami love this eyeliner! i have black, brown, blue and plum! 😀 it now comes in plum! :D:D:D Plum’s pretty!
Whitney says
May 18, 2010 at 5:08 amHi. I just tried Maybelline Gel eyliner and LOVED It. I had a problem with my eyeliner not staying on all day and it seemed to flake. I had to constantly re-apply to get the blackest line I could. I have not tried any other gel eyeliners, but this one is BY FAR the best. It stays on all day. The only con, you have to purchace makeup remover, but if this stays on ALL day.. i will buy LOADS of makeup remover!
Kay says
June 1, 2010 at 2:15 amHello! May I know where to get these in th Philppines? And do they run when for example tears or water touches it?
ParisB says
June 1, 2010 at 9:37 amIt does not run at all for me. I suppose you could look at the Maybelline counters to see if they stock it in the Phillippines but I’m not sure
marie72 says
June 7, 2010 at 6:11 pmBEST EYELINER I HAVE EVER USED! I am serious!
Diana says
June 27, 2010 at 11:05 amHello,
Thanks so much for your thoughts on the Maybelline gel liner. I do have a question though. Can this gel liner be applied to the waterline of the eye?
Shayna says
June 30, 2010 at 4:42 amThe control of a pencil, and the intensity of a liquid. You have just gotta LOVE IT!! This is my favorite liner yet, and I’ve tried them all. Stila has nice colors, and can double as a shadow, but should I go to sleep with my Stila liner on, I have to remove it, and start fresh the next morning. Lasting drama lasts, and looks as fresh as when I applied it the next morning. Plus it’s half the price of Stila!!!
Kristin says
September 7, 2010 at 10:01 pmIt smudges on me & gave me the panda eyes 🙁
what am i doing wrong…or is it because i have oily lids??
Seline says
October 30, 2010 at 10:23 pmHi Paris,
I bought myself a tub of the gel eyeliner and it was so difficult to remove them. The area around my eyes got so red and painful from excessive rubbing in an attempt to remove the eyeliner. What do you use to remove this eyeliner?
ParisB says
October 30, 2010 at 11:06 pmI use a waterproof makeup remover – the one from L’oreal is not bad. Or i use cleansing oil and it removes without problems. I clean the brush about once a week with the rest of my brushes. I use baby shampoo but you can use a brush cleaner.
Seline says
October 30, 2010 at 10:25 pmThis is my first time using gel eyeliner and I’m wondering whether you wash the brush every time after you used it? What then do you use to wash the gel off the brush? I supposed water alone is not going to remove it completely.
niki says
January 27, 2011 at 11:30 amyes it is a good product indeed. i bought the brown one, it looks great. i suck at applying eyeliners using pencil or liquid. but instead of using the brush which maybelline provides, i used an angled brush. it works perfectly and it’s almost a miracle that the lines were perfect.