It’s time to face some cold hard facts. Achieving a flawless winged eyeliner with liquid eyeliner has always been the Mount Everest of our beauty routines. With liquid eyeliners, one wrong stroke during a rush hour touch-up and you need to start all over again. Sigh. Even in pen form, liquid eyeliners can be pretty tricky to use. Gel eyeliners, on the other hand, are much easier to remove, have far better consistency and dry almost instantly.
So take it from us. Gel eyeliner is the elusive eyeliner formula you’ve been looking for. Why? Well, it will give you a perfect, smudge-free line every single time. Which is what we’re all looking for when it comes to eyeliners, right? Right.
Here are some must-know tips for using gel eyeliners that will better your eyeliner game for good. Basically, they’ll make you actually look forward to swiping eyeliner on every day. And maybe again at night. Whether cool cat eyes are your signature look or you prefer a strong swipe of eyeliner to just define your eyes. Or maybe you’re simply trying to copy the absolute freshest flicks spotted on the latest runways. No matter. We’ve definitely got you and your eyes covered.
Here is why you should switch to gel eyeliners
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The Straight Line
Nobody's a stranger to the struggle of trying to achieve perfect symmetry with liquid liners. Many people vouch for liner pens, but they are still pretty difficult to get off in case of a smear. It is much easier to get a precise application with gel eyeliner, especially if you invest in the right brush.
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It's a More Versatile Product
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We are all too aware of what the wrong kind of tip can do when it comes to eyeliner pens. With gel eyeliners, you have more control over how much product is transferred to your eyes.
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It Blends Like Magic
When you are using multiple products on your eyes, gel liners are the way to go. Liquid liners do not blend well with all eyeshadows, pigmented products and especially glitter. Also, if you ever change your mind midway through your eyeliner routine and want to alter the look, gel liners are very easy to manipulate and blend away.
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For the Drama
The best thing about gel eyeliners is the level of risk-taking they allow. For instance, we wouldn't attempt these Black Swan eyes in the absence of a makeup pro, but with gel liners, it is unbelievably easy to play around and experiment. They are also the go-to products if you need defined edges.
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For Lining Lashes
When you're going for that minimal, just-the-lash look and want a hint of black over your lashes, opt for a gel liner. Since it's not liquid, it doesn't clump on your lashes and it's also very easy to touch up.
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It Gets the Retro Done
Gel eyeliners are the ultimate choice if you are looking to go dramatic and retro. Be it a broad stroke cat eye or a 60s Anna Karina-type lining, gel eyeliners always give you a seamless look.
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