Maybelline New York Unstoppable® Eyeliner

This is a great product for your handbag or to travel with as you don't need a sharpener because it just screws up. It is a gel formula which means it's easy to apply and is versatile enough for your upper and lower lashes. I have it in onyx and just use it on special occasions as I typically don't wear eyeliner everyday. This lasts fairly well on the upper lashes but I find it isn't as good for the water line and can be a little bit hard to get dark enough. Overall it is a good budget option for anyone on the go.

I bought this gel eyeliner in the 'Expresso' shade to add to my smoky eye tool kit & was really impressed with the formulation of the product! I use the pencil to line my lower lashline lightly and then gradually fill in a much thicker line on my upper lashes on the lashline in a slightly larger wing shape than I'll use my black liquid eyeliner to go over (this adds depth to your winged eyeliner as there is a expresso-hued shadow just above the strong winged line - I got this tip at a Bobbi Brown store in San Francisco!). The staying power of the product is excellent as it's a waterproof gel (it won't smudge or budge on you once you've applied it) but is easy enough to remove at the end of the day with micellar water or a make-up remover. The design of the product is great, no sharpener required as the swivel tip makes it easy to use even if you don't have much time on your hands. If you don't want a super-strong winged liner you can also just use this gel eyeliner on it's own in any of the darker shades, it's quite a versatile product!