New CID Cosmetics i-Gel Multi Eyeliner Trio with Brush

I've used several gel eyeliners over my time and a recurring problem I've found is opacity and viscosity of the gel, this set from CID suffers some of that problem.The viscosity of the gel is excellent, very slippy and spreads well, setting well on the eyelid with only budging if the eyes rubbed hard, but I didn't get a strong line. The best I can say is on application it looked 'watery' as it looked a bit see through or wishy washy wi a lack of strength in opacity throu out the applied line.Now if you just want a smudge along your lashline to create gentle definition and perception of edge and depth without the more obvious black this is ok, but don't expect it to look opaque and 'clean'.Try to 'touch up' by applying over the existing line doesn't help as it 'splits' the created line thanks to the evaporation off of liquid causing the line underneath to 'set' and the over application to partially remove the existing line by friction, this often happens with liner products which is a shame.I like the choice of three tones to work with your skintone or makeup if you have chosen slightly warmer or cooler neutrals, or indeed to change up your look by using a contrasting liner. If you don't expect a sharp clean line, and just want a little blur, it's perfect, if you want more, look elsewhere.

The brush in this kit is exceptional, perfectly thin and precise. The gel itself however is very metallic so it isn't practical for everyday wear. Tends to smear a wee bit. Looks not bad on, goes on lovely and smooth. Looks good with lighter makeup looks.

This was dried out, I know this make so I’m not sure if this was original

yet to try it but if it is anything like the black/charcoal combo - fantastic

The compact is nicely made. The quality of the colours is good. They stay on and look good all day. The brush is so-so. You'll probably want to use you own. It doesn't take much so should last a long time. Altogether it looks smart and will make a nice gift.

Firstly I had a real job opening this eyeliner trio. Maybe it's simply me, but it really wasn't easy. It's nicely packaged with a mirror and brush. This is the first time I've used this brand and I was impressed. The liner goes on smoothly and seems to stay put. The colours are very wearable. Recommended.

This type of formula needs a little practice as gel liner is often a tougher line to app,y- it's staying power and depth makes it stronger and deeper and there is a Choice of 3 colours- smart new packaging and portable in your make up bag. We all look so much better in a little liner!

I like this product, I have never used a gel eyeliner before and I have never used a brush to apply eyeliner either so it was a new experience for me.The product went on well and accurately due to the fine brush. It had good staying power and was on all day. My only negative is that I find the palette really hard to open - particularly with long nails - I didn't want to break them but it is quite fiddly and difficult to open.