So, Gel Liners with flexi-nibs are going to be a thing. There are currently only two on the market that I know of, although I know there are more on their way. It’s Benefit They’re Real Push Up Liner vs Maybelline Lasting Drama Black Shock! Benefit Push Up doesn’t launch until June; Maybelline Black Shock is available now – I bought mine in Boots at the beginning of the week. BUT, there’s a big difference between the two.
Nearest in the picture is Benefit with the orange stopper, Maybelline is the pink stopper. The first thing I notice is that the Maybelline liner doesn’t have such a sophisticated nib – it’s much more basic than Benefit, and the hole at the tip is bigger.
When I tested the line on paper – and they were both freshly opened, brand new products – the difference is clear, with Benefit coming out with a teeny blob but a clear, consistent line, and Maybelline starting with a big blob and a less consistent line. But paper isn’t skin, so..
..on my arm, the first line is Benefit, the second Maybelline. Maybelline undoubtedly has less pigment and is a little less reliable on product delivery. I think if you are good a gel liners anyway, you could get away with the Maybelline product, which at £8.99 is significantly cheaper than Benefit, which will be £18.50.
The upshot of Benefit They’re Real Push Up Liner vs Maybelline Lasting Drama Black Shock is that Benefit is undoubtedly the better product in terms of usability and quality, but with practice, I think Maybelline could work as a budget option – however, I must stress that I don’t think it’s for a novice user. I haven’t tested it on longevity yet, so that remains to be seen.
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Benefit for me I’m afraid….but then again I am an expert ‘liner’ X
I bought the maybelline one about two weeks ago and have just about got used to it and it is great. I agree the line is not as consistent but mine is super black so not sure why yours is less so? Maybe because it is first use haha longevity wise the maybelline lasts all day on me (just like the pot version) and i have oily eyelids so it is a winner for me. I will try the benefit but it will have to be really super for me to pay an extra £10 for it haha!
That’s great feedback.. thanks so much xx
Oooh interesting! Everyone is talking about how Benefit is so sophisticated with this new design, but others have already got it too? I don’t really wear eyeliner, so Maybelline will definitely be the first stop for me!
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I really like this type of review, where similar products are compared.
I didn’t know Maybelline had come out with something so similar! I can’t wait to get my hands on the Benefit one but I’ll probably pick up the Maybelline as well, just because! Great review!
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Definitely think the Benefit liner is the one for me! Thought I’d be a bit biased in comparing the two saying as I’m such a Benefit lover – but the proof is in the pudding!
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Thank you for the comparison- really useful. I think I’ll be giving the Benefit one a go as I hate having to go back over a line!
Great review, so useful! I think I’d rather wait for the Benefit liner! x
CatherineSarah
I use the Maybelline liner at the moment, I did find it pretty hard to use at first, BUT with perseverance I’m finding it ok to use. I think it could be a good idea to test it before committing to pay the £18.50 for the Benefit one.
P.s. the liner does NOT come off without a waterproof makeup remover – micellar water will not work!