I’ve noticed a very interesting phenomenon in L’Oreal and Maybelline brands in Asia. They are starting to skew towards Japanese style cosmetics! First was Maybelline Glow Diamond eyeshadow palettes and the Maybelline gel liner.
Not to be outdone, sister company L’Oreal Cosmetics too has come up with a gel liner and an open eyes eyeshadow palette in gradational colours. Tell me they don’t remind you of Japanese makeup!
The new L’Oreal Super Liner gel liner comes in a glass pot with black cap that reminds me of the Kate gel eyeliner that I hated. The base feels the same as Maybelline’s but the cap is a servicable black unlike the metal cap of Maybelline. That metal cap really bugs me, Maybelline!
Texture wise, the gel liner is smooth and easy to apply. It comes with a very useful brush too. The brush is a little soft for very thin precise lines but if you want a thicker line this is your friend.
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