Avon Super Shock Gel Eye Liner

This is only one layer.

Before I begin, I'm going to warn you that I'm not a make-up expert. Seriously, I'm incredibly far from it, I know little bits but nothing big so If you wanted a fancy in depth analysis of the ingredients and pigments and whatnot then this might not work for you but if you want a jargon-free opinion then please carry on. 

I decided to buy Avon Super Shock Eye Liner in Blackened Metal the other week because if you ordered the eye liner and the brush there was a discount I think. Also, I decided to try it as a cheaper alternative to the Maybelline Eye Studio Gel.  

I like the brush, it's cute and it does it's job (I some know people can write a whole post on one brush but I really don't see what else I could say). The first time I used the gel I wasn't really that impressed. It's called Super Shock so I kind of expected something super shocking and I didn't think it was. It took several layers to get it to the colour I wanted. I gave the gel a bit of a mess around with my finger to soften it up a bit and re-tried. It looked better this time, it got to the dark colour quicker but If i'm honest it still isn't 'super shocking'. I actually think I look a bit more 'natural' when I use this liner, however I am comparing to this liquid and the colour isn't claiming to be the jet black i'm used to so maybe the change to a lighter shade takes a little getting used to. Also, It's glittery but not excessively so, just the right amount so you get that odd glisten which I love. Finally, I didn't feel I had to re-apply throughout the day as I didn't think it needed touching up. 

Overall, I do like this product, I have no doubt it will help me achieve a smokey eye very well one day, and I think i'll switch between this and my liquid eye liner. I still feel like I need to try the Maybelline Studio Gel Liner though, so when one of these runs out I think that's where I'll head. 

 Have you tried any gel eye liners?

Victoria x