Abroad there are Bobbi brown gel liners which are the best..and which unfortunately we dont get in India..we have MAC Fluidlines and Clinique in high end which have gel and cream liners respectively..in many different colors which retail for Rs 1000/- and Rs 1100/- respectively.
In drugstore brands there is Maybelline and Tips and Toes which are for Rs. 375/- and Rs. 210/- respectively.
Coming to the Maybelline one…here it is…
What the Company claims: Creamy gel types allows to draw a smooth clean line without crease. Customized eye line brush allows lines to be drawn as desired from fine to thick. The creamy gel texture dries quickly after application. Long lasting water proof and smudge proof formula that resists sweat,tears and water.
Directions for use: 1. Dip Tip Of Brush Into Gel Formula And Wipe Off Excess On Rim Of Jar. 2. Glide Brush In Small Strokes Across Lash Line. 3. Continue To Build Line, Until Desired Intensity Is Achieved. **After Each Use, Wipe Brush Clean With Dry Tissue And Close Cap Tightly.
Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Ceresin, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax/Cire De Candelilla, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide. [+/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Mica, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77007/Ultramarines, Ci 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide, Ci 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, Ci 77289/Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ci 77742/Manganese Violet, Ci 42090/Blue 1 Lake, Ci 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77510/Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide.]
MRP: Rs 375/- for 2.8 g
And after trying to smudge them..
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| The Brush |
Pros:
1. The texture of this gel is awesome..glides on super smooth and nicely.
2. The brush that comes with is damn good…I have shaky hands..yet it helps in getting a smooth line…and this brush gives a thick to thin..any desired lines.
3. It is long lasting and smudge proof as it claims..it stays on whole day without smudging or fading.
4. It gives an even and matte look..better than liquid liners.
5. It helps in getting that perfect winged look too.
6. Its perfect for tightlining the eyes.
7. It dries quickly and hence does not smear or spread.
Cons:
1. It comes in a single color in India i,e Black..there are other colors like Brown and Eggplant available abroad.
2. The brush is separate and there is a chance of misplacing it..unlike Tips and Toes which have their brush attached on top.
3. Tips and Toes is more economical at Rs.210/-
4. Its not meant to be used on waterline..so do not use it there..though some people do..I tried it twice..but it kinda irritated my eyes and I felt itchy..though nothing harsh…But I would suggest avoid it as it contains lots of chemicals and is Made In China :p
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 5/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes if I get it in some other colors…or else would try Tips and Toes if I run out on this..which wont happen soon.
Tip: Usually gel liners tend to dry out..especially the Bobbi Brown ones..though Maybelline doesnt any soon…what one can do is keep them upside down so that the air in the jar gravitates downwards and stays a bit away from the gel..and if your gel liner has already dried out..try adding a few drops of Inglot Duraline to it.
Do you use gel liners? Which are your favourite ?
I love Gel liners… Will try out this one too:D
cool review 🙂
hv heard a lot abt it, only thing which makes me sad is it gets dried up in 3-4 months or if lid is not closed properly. 🙁
Good post! I use blacktrack fluidline by MAC and it sticks to my waterline for quite a bit. I have two other fluidlines that have dried out though. 🙁 Have you tried the Bobbi Brown ones?
i have this one and i love it!
Woww…great review bhumika..and very nice tip for gel liner users. I haven’t tried any gel liner so far..but will sure give it a try soon sometime!! 😀 😀 😀
i havent tried gel liners, but would love to
I m surely getting this once I finish up some of my liquid liners 🙂
i cant beleive we dnt get this here in aus, i really want to try it out, i havnet coem across any gel liners in any of the drugstore brands
I love gel eyeliners! I have Bobbi Brown’s gel eyeliners in black and brown. They give the perfect line and are so easy to use!
I’ve never tried gel eyeliners, are they good for those wearing contact lenses?
i was actually planning to get this … thanks for the review ! is that the secret of your beautiful eyes ? 🙂
@evolution: ya do try..
@prerana: maybelline 1 doesnt dry..m d lid is quite easy to close.n wud remain tight..
@ scarlett: No I havent tried bobbi brown..its very expensive here..n not easily available in India..
@anju: ya I knw..dey look fab on ur eyes..
@cali,rentu,HD: surely try this..
@abi: ohh u dont..there must be sum brand..wud tell u if I come to knw any..
@ash: ya I hav heard a lot bout BB gel liners..jus dat dey dry faster..
@speaking chic: I myself wear lenses..so they are safe..but avoid using it on waterline..
@chennai ponnu: hehe..thanks..may be..if u say so..:)
aheeemmmmmmmm!!!! i liked the review!!:D:D
i have this and this is my go-to liner for work everyday. love it.
@ikky: hehe..thanks..such a long ahemmm..:D
@pooja: ya its gud..nice ya u workin nw..happy for u 🙂
hope its goin gud..
I have this and though I like it I wish it gave the blackest black color that kajal gives. I heard Bobbi Brown is opening in India sometime this year. I’d love to try out their brown gel liner!
I’m eyeing this one now. Bhumika could you pleeease pleease show a clearer picture of the brush tip if you don’t mind? I want to buy this one but want to make sure how the brush tip eaxctly looks like. If this is this smudgeprrof I will wait till I finish my existing eye liners and make this one my HG may be. I don’t want this to dry up sitting idly in my closet
work is good, but tiring. Plus office is really far away. So, lot of travelling also. But it feels nice to be busy.
@ankita: ya..bt its for upper lash line..dats y finr for me..lower I too like blackest black..BB is opening..dats gud..
@nivedita:my camera broke n I use my cell..which sucks..rite now I dnt have any..I will give u d link of the pic..the brush is very gud n dis wont dry up..for sure..
@pooja: ya I agree..feels gud to be busy…me too waiting for dat..:)
And now gel liners…didnt know they existed, good to know…and didnt know that Tips & Toes still exists? I thought they only had nail polishes….anyway I have crazy sensitive eyes and only few products work for me…but nice to know 🙂
hey anamika..des r jus for upper lashline..so wudnt harm ue eyes I believe..n ya tips and toes is back n wit a whole lotta nice products..
great idea!!
today I’ll buy it.
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ya alrite..
I’d been reading abt gel liners on other blogs but always wondered how exactly is it applied. Thanks to ur post I know now ..will surely try this one out.
thanks..do try out n tell me ur experience..:)
hi Bhumika, wonderful purchase :))
thanks scarlett..not sleepy ?!!
i need to find this!