Maybelline recently released new colours in their gel liner collection, and I picked up what looked like the last few pieces from Target. The one I am reviewing now is the blue-toned Sapphire.
Like all of Maybelline's gel liners, this too comes in a glass pot, and a brush is included in the packaging. Quite unlike applicators included with most products, this brush is actually very nice, so remember to clean it after every use, and it should last a good while.
On to the liner itself, it is a purple-blue colour, and while putting it on at home I was a bit disappointed because it looked almost black to me. After I got a chance to take a look at it under a bit more light though, it definitely is NOT black.
Swatches on my arm:
The liner goes on smoothly, but it takes a bit of time to dry, so if you aren't patient you could end up with a line near the eyebrow - not a good look :P It doesn't fade or flake off, and it stays on my lids without smudging or disappearing once it sets. I have tried it on my waterline, but since it isn't specifically written on the package regarding use on the waterline, I am not too sure about it.
How to Use:
I found this a good eyeliner for days when I don't want to bother with an eyeshadow (which would be most days) yet want a bit of colour. I did try this on my waterline, just for fun, but as I said, I am not sure if it's safe for use that way.
Overall, a fun and not-too-expensive gel liner for anyone looking for some colour on the eyes.
Cost: About $8.
Ingredients:
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MAC Fluidline Siahi EOTD
MAC Fluidline - Dark Diversion
Like all of Maybelline's gel liners, this too comes in a glass pot, and a brush is included in the packaging. Quite unlike applicators included with most products, this brush is actually very nice, so remember to clean it after every use, and it should last a good while.
On to the liner itself, it is a purple-blue colour, and while putting it on at home I was a bit disappointed because it looked almost black to me. After I got a chance to take a look at it under a bit more light though, it definitely is NOT black.
Swatches on my arm:
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Swatches L to R: Maybelline gel liner Blackest Black Maybelline gel liner Sapphire MAC Fluidline Siahi |
How to Use:
I found this a good eyeliner for days when I don't want to bother with an eyeshadow (which would be most days) yet want a bit of colour. I did try this on my waterline, just for fun, but as I said, I am not sure if it's safe for use that way.
Overall, a fun and not-too-expensive gel liner for anyone looking for some colour on the eyes.
Cost: About $8.
Ingredients:
Similar Posts:
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - Charcoal/Charbon
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - Eggplant/Aubergine
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - Blackest Black
MAC Fluidline Siahi EOTD
MAC Fluidline - Dark Diversion
Woww Rads- its looking so goooodd... I got to get this... ASAP!!!
ReplyDeleteRads, you told me it looks black!! No way its black! It looks super blue, abso gorgeous and makes your eyes look sexy :D Hmmmm...thanks for making me want it now that I won't be able to find it :(
ReplyDeleteI knowwwwwwwwwwwwww....am sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrry :( I tried it last weekend...and I thought it looked so black, but I guess it was the lighting :(( I was pretty sure you would kill me now that I know it's blue :| :| :|
ReplyDeleteBee - I hope you find it :)
ReplyDeleteAppu - I don't this one is "limited edition"....the green liner has LE mentioned on the packaging - my feeble attempt at wriggling out of the black/blue fiasco :|
ReplyDeleteI thought I saw LE on the packaging plus its not listed on the Maybelline site :( haha issok...me wil go check again at Walgreens :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteawesome color rads and you have applied it so neatly.... :) and the gel looks so silky in the pot.... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ramya :) It is a really smooth liner and quite easy to apply..
ReplyDeleteLovely Lovely Blue i must say! I am a sucker for blue liners. I found Revlon Fabuliner in blue the best (which is discontinued btw!) and keep looking for that perfect blue :D This one is gorgeous! abd ur eyes, they say something? ;)
ReplyDeleteMy eyes...aaah I think they are trying to say..are those Cheetos I see in the distance there :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteI love your eyes Rads, you can do so much with them...I for one dont like lining my eyes as it makes them look even smaller...as it turns out i dont have deep set eyes, i have hooded eyes which I do quite like actually but keeps me out of all the fun that eye makeup offers that is the only thing :)
ReplyDeleteHeheee thankooo Debb...:D :D
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ReplyDeleteThis looks sooooooooooooooper gorgeous Rads!!! :D Me wantttttttttt
ReplyDeleteWow! This is the exact kind of blue i was searching for! wish they released it here :( woh faces ka blue liner bhi always OOS rehta hai.Do you have that rads? do they look atleast a bit alike?
ReplyDeleteSapphire is my most fav color Rads :D And it luks lovely on ur eyes :)
ReplyDeleteCali - :) try in Germany..would you find these there??
ReplyDeleteSiri - I don't have anything from Faces..so no idea..sorry :((
Shweta - It is a pretty color naaaa...and thank you :)
nice site....
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
ReplyDeleteThe color looks lovely on you. Trust me Im picking colors that looks good on you as I feel my skin tone is very close to yours :)
ReplyDeleteIt's really a lovely shade of blue. Wish they would launch more shades here, apart from the black gel liner.
ReplyDeleteYa Sabrina.wonder why they don't introduce more colours in India..it's not like they won't sell..t
ReplyDeleteAarthi - I tried an Avon eyeliner pencil in blue...liked it..so am trying other blues now :D
Rads...you looking very pretty....:)....I am picking the black one from urban touch...how I wish this was available....one decent comment from me to you :rolls eyes:
ReplyDelete:happydance: :happydance: thankoooooooooooo :D :D :D Maybelline mad not selling these in India naaa
ReplyDeleteI dont own a gel liner yet, want to get the black :)
ReplyDeletesapphire is looking pretty on u
I wannnttt bloooooo one nowwwwwwwwwww....wwwwwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
ReplyDeleteI have started using my brown maybelline gel liner and I like *pom pom pm pom* hehhe
I now like you... you come jaldi to india .. and before that i send you my list. :D :D
Hehhee I didnt see sidebar...me do rpair work now :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vid..there is something differentabout gel liners..kind of like between a pencil and the liquid liners. Do try the black one..am sure you would like it :)
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ReplyDeleteHeheheee...sidebar savior :D :D Thankkkkoooooooooo :D
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