Spend vs. Save : MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

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I borrowed my sister's fluidline to make a comparison.
Hope you find this post useful.

MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack - Php 1,100
Maybelline Eye studio gel liner in Black - Php 450

PACKAGING :

Both are made of glass jars.

WEIGHT :
MAC - 3 grams
Maybelline - 2.8 grams

TEXTURE :
MAC is a bit creamier than Maybelline.

COLOR - PAY OFF :

Same intense black color.

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STAYING POWER :
(On bare hands without primer)
After a few minutes upon application, I rubbed it several times - it didn't budge or smudge!

When I placed my hand under running water and rubbed it twice, both liners smudged.
Maybelline smudged more than MAC, but hey- just a little bit!

See pic below.

TIPS:
Make sure to tightly close the jar after opening to prevent gel eyeliners from drying fast.

Other gel eyeliners I've tried:
Fanny Serrano gel eyeliner - dries easily after a month. Flaky texture.
Elianto gel eyeliner - creamy consistency at first. Dries easily too, making it difficult to use.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Blacktrack is a nice gel eyeliner, but if you want to save a few bucks I really recommend Maybelline! Its a dupe of MAC Fluidline IMO. I've had this for more than a month the texture is still creamy.

Till next time,