I first heard about the MUA gel eyeliner on Tereza's blog, Cityscape Bliss. I have tried a couple of gel eyeliners in the past, that either are so hard you can't apply it onto your brush, or are too slimey and come out a grey colour. But Tereza mentioned that the MUA one was different, and she gave it a fab review! So I decided to try it for myself.
I find MUA make up to be very hit and miss, but I picked it up at Superdrug in shade Underground, which is basically black, and hoped for the best. It comes in a total of 4 colours, black, grey, brown, and blue. It was reduced from £3 to only £2! So a massive bargain; I was just hoping that it worked for me.
The gel liner comes in a little glass-look jar, with a long plastic top. The brush applicator is very unique - the hidden brush sits inside of the plastic, and then you can pull it out and clip it onto the end of the top. This makes it easier to hold, and it means you don't have to carry around an extra brush in your make up bag! Very convenient.
The formula of the gel liner is nice and creamy, but still quite thick. It can be a little tricky to use for the first time, but you soon learn how to apply it properly. The colour is very pigmented and dark, unlike other gel liners I have tried. If you like a smokey look, you can blend the eyeliner in whilst it is still wet. Whereas I prefer a sleek look, and once it's dried it stays there and remains smudge proof!
I found that the colour lasts all day, however if you keep reapplying it, the older layers become flakey. So once it's on, it's best to leave it. It glides onto my eyes very easily, and it doesn't pull at my skin. The brush is the perfect size, it is small and fine, but also flat to help create a flicked finish. Overall I think that they eyeliner is fabulous value for money, and it may become one of my beauty routine staples. I would recommend it to those with experience in liquid eyeliner, as it may be a little messy for beginners! But I love it, and plan to continue using it in future.
I also wanted to show you these fabulous false eyelashes from The Vintage Cosmetics Company. I was sent a few of these to review for you, and I am in love! Each design is wonderfully girly and feminine, and create gorgeous 50's doe eyes.
In these photos I am wearing the Kitty pair with my gel liner, and they are available to buy for £6 per set from The Vintage Cosmetics Company.
Have you tried MUA gel liner or Vintage Cosmetics Company eyelashes?
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The liner looks and sounds excellent! I've been hunting for a gel formula that won't budge, so thank you for sharing this. Also loving the eyelashes - I'm still trying to master the fine art of applying falsies!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried a gel liner, I'm a bit clumsy so I think I'd end up with it all over my face! Your lashes look so natural, I may have to treat myself! xx
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I'm sure I've seen those eyelashes in the pound shop! Will be picking some up for sure now! I'm the same with gel eyeliners, they're always rubbish on me but may try this for 2quid!
ReplyDeleteYou look like a doll in these pictures, so pretty!!!:-) Ha, am happy you liked it! When I reapplied it once it got flakey, I more like filled in the holes if that makes sense? and it seemed to stay in place like that, so try that maybe:-) xx
ReplyDeleteOoooh this looks really good, i've been using one from Mac for some time but I found that it's gone quite gloopy after a month or so in the pot but i'm thinking about getting this one now! The falsies look really natural as well which is always a bonus i think!
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I really want to try this gel eyeliner, I have tried so many already and been disappointed. I LOVE these lashes, In fact I want some for myself. Love the blush too, your complexion looks fab x
ReplyDeleteyou are SO pretty! it's insane
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I've tried gel eyeliner once before and after about half an hour it had printed onto my top eyelid! Does it not happen with this one? For £2 I'd be tempted to give it a try!
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I'm not keen on gel eyeliner, having had a bad experience with Rimmels version (it printed onto the top of my eyelid) have you had any trouble with the mua version? The lashes look adorable, definitely considering getting some! xo
ReplyDeleteaww pretty.. no I haven't tried the mua gel eye liner but I will.. also I have some lashes from the vintage cosmetics company that I need to try!!
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I did not realise that the brush clipped back into the top with the MUA eyeliners! That is good to know! I'm really impressed with the eyeliner and love the look of those lashes x
ReplyDeleteI really want to try this out now, if it's as dark and pigmented as you say it is I think I'd love it! I can't bear not true black liners xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the eyeliner/eyelash combo! I have some MUA nail polishes but haven't tried their eye liner, but this is eye I think I need to get. I really love the lashes you have applied in your pic, look so pretty. I think I need these too lol :) x
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