*bimbotic mode*

I finally got down to getting myself a pot of gel eyeliner to try out and see what the fuss is about! Tested a few brands at various counters and settled for Maybelline’s. Most gel eyeliners only come in black or brown, and I couldn’t find one that was in between. I can’t do jet black for my eyeliner because I end up looking scary – my poor MAC pencil liner has been sitting around feeling useless.

I never did like liquid eyeliners because I couldn’t control it. Also didn’t quite like the look of it. When I heard about the gel eyeliners, I figured I’d give it a go.

Settled for Maybelline’s liner in black because it wasn’t as dark as the other brands, which I liked. I know a lot of people don’t like that though. They also have it in a brown that’s really quite nice, nicer than the other browns I’ve seen so far.

I just tried applying it for fun, and my verdict? It’s INSANELY easy to apply! The liner just glides on smoothly, and it’s really easy to control with the brush. I just used the free brush that came with the Maybelline one, and it works fine. I was surprised when I first applied it on my eyes actually – feels very different from liquid application. It also looks a little more natural than liquid liners.

My eyes are usually lined with pencil – Anna Sui’s in brown, mixed with Shu Uemura in gray. I only line the lower lid, which is again, different from almost everyone I know. I don’t line the top usually because despite having single eyelids, my top lid is stupidly “deep set” so you can’t see the liner anyway.

Although I adore the application of the gel eyeliner, I doubt I’ll be going out of the house in it anytime soon. Not until I get enough practice anyway. I’m totally not used to the way it looks and the effect it achieves. Very happy with my purchase today though! Yay! I think I will head back and get the brown pot too!

Now, I really should get some sleep. Can you believe this – I’m actually sleepy!! At 330am! That’s a whole 3 hours earlier than what’s been the norm this past week! Haha. I had a great day, and I’m looking forward to another awesome day tomorrow! I’ll be meeting my ex-colleagues from Spoon and going to have brunch!!!!!!! *bounces around*

On that note, I couldn’t get a dress I tried on today because of the weight I put on. Totally unflattering in the pretty dress. *sigh* HOW IS THIS FUNNY??? My boyfriend couldn’t stop laughing when I told him about this! Pftttt!!

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