Kanebo Kate Gel Eyeliner

Eyeliner

Jul 5

The Kanebo Kate Gel Eyeliner (P660) has a sort of quiet yet esteemed rep among makeup enthusiasts here in Asia. You see, I've been hearing about this product for years as a great cheap substitute to the famous (and expensive) MAC Fluidline. So is it true?

Well, yes.

What I love about the product

Extremely creamy to the point of being liquid. This makes the product easy to maneuver as it glides effortlessly on the lids without tugging.
Applies as a true matte black in one swipe. No need to layer.
Waterproof and stays put all day. There is a teeny bit of smudging, but it's not bothersome. (I don't have oily lids though)
Very affordable! It's only P660 for 2.5 grams in SM. This'll last forever too since a little goes a long way.

What I don't like about the product

If you're not careful, you end up with too much product in the brush due to the creaminess. I always have to control my hand whenever I dip.
Can be difficult to remove if you don't have the right makeup remover. It's so very, very black and sticks like nobody's business when it hardens.

Neutral

Good for smudging on the waterline, but make sure to set it with black eyeshadow to keep it in place.

Recommendations

I highly recommend the Kanebo Kate Gel Eyeliner to girls who love themselves a good pot of eyelining goodness. It's affordable, and it delivers very well. It's similar to the MAC Fluidline in many respects, except the fact that the Fluidline has a less creamy texture for easier control and of course, better packaging. Otherwise, this Kate eyeliner is a great dupe for it.

I suggest you get this if you like a defined, sharp line but not fond of the limited brush that liquid eyeliners offer.

Verdict

I love it! This eyeliner has made it in my routine. I prefer gel eyeliners over pencils and liquid ones because they offer precision while still being easy to apply. I also like that I can depend on it when I plan to be out all day.

Currently, I love using it with this dual-ended brush from Avon - it's only P129. YES, Avon makes brushes! This deserves another post since this brush is one of my favorites.