MAKEUPALLEY REVIEW: Essence Gel Eyeliner

Midnight in Paris 

Miami's Ink 

what is it?
Ultra-smooth gel formula allows for precise application. apply it with the eyeliner brush. quick-drying, long-lasting, smudge and waterproof.

product link

CLICK HERE

price/availibility

$3.99 at Ulta/ulta.com (LINK) 

dupe for
MAC Fluidline (LINK)

$15.00 at Nordstrom/shop.nordstrom.com (LINK) 

things to rave about

• Waterproof/Longlasting: "I can wear this for more than 24hours and go swimming in this without it smudging or chipping. It's basically bulletproof. The only thing is that after wearing this for more than about 13 hours, the colour will fade in the slightest bit. No one notices, but me." kikidoll27
• MAC Fluidline in "Blacktrack" Dupe: "I also have the MAC Fluidline in "Blacktrack" and these two are definitely comparable. I will even say that I prefer the Essence one more the Mac." by mzjade22
• Lasts on Oily Lids: "I have oily, hooded lids, so many supposedly "smudge proof" gel liners do not hold up for me, but this absolutely does." by heather
• Blackest Black: "It's literally the blackest black liner I've ever used, and it is soooo pigmented." by takemenow
• Doesn't Dry Out: "Whoever has owned mac's blacktrack knows that it dries out so quickly. That is not the case with this stuff. I think I had it for 4 months before it started to show the smallest signs of drying (even though there were days I left the lid open for a long time!)." by kat2004\
• Easy to Apply: "And it's sooo creamy and easy to apply, even doing a winged end. It actually takes me less time to use this than pencil or even felt tip liquid liners." by sherrybird
• Semi-Matte Finish: "It dries to a more-than-semi-matte finish (yeah I made that up.) It doesn't look as dry and flakey or wet and shiny as some liquid or gel liners." by idg
• Buttery Texture: "Its texture is super creamy and applies unbelievably smooth.. like half way melted butter." by thathoneydip 

things to rant about

• Hard to Remove: "REMOVING THIS THING IS SUCH A PAIN. My regular eye make up remover couldn't do the job, and i had to keep tugging...I guess it's that hard to remove because of it's staying power. But overall, i highly recommend this." by slippingbeauty

is it for you?

YES:
Want a very long lasting, waterproof eyeliner

 Love MAC Fluidline 

 Desire quick, effortless application

NO:

 Unwilling to deal with the required tugging and removing to remove the liner

ratings

average rating: 4.6 of 5 (141 reviews)

93% would buy again
package quality: 4.2 of 5
price: $