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Gel Eyeliner FAQs

What is Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner?

Our Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner is soft, smooth, and highly pigmented, gliding on effortlessly with just one swipe. She’s also lightweight, making her your new go-to for eyes that wow from morning to night. If you’re used to using a pencil liner, you’ll a

What’s the difference between a gel eyeliner, a pencil eyeliner, and a liquid eyeliner?

Gel eyeliner is a creamy formula, and can come either in a stick form (like pencil liner) or in a pot that you apply with an angled brush. Gel eyeliner offers the boldness of liquid liner with the control of a pencil liner, and allows for more versat

How long does it take for Red Aspen’s Gel Eyeliner to set?

Our Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner sets in roughly 10-15 seconds.

What looks can I achieve with Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner?

Our gel eyeliner is incredibly versatile, allowing you to create a wide range of looks based on your application technique. Some of the most popular styles include Winged Liner, Smoky Eyes, Cat Eye, and Tightlining.

How do I apply gel eyeliner?

Apply the liner as close to your lash line as possible, following the natural shape of your eye. Glide it along the full length of your lid, building up thickness as desired. For a smoky or smudged look, blend it out gently before it sets. Pro Tip: O

Can Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner be used on the waterline?

Yes, our Gel Eyeliner is ophthalmology-tested and safe for use on the waterline.

Is Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner waterproof or smudgeproof?

Our gel eyeliner is long-lasting, smudge-resistant, and designed to stay in place all day. While not tested to confirm it's waterproof, it is formulated to last from morning to night.

How do I remove gel eyeliner?

Removing gel eyeliner is easy! Simply use a Red Aspen Makeup Remover Wipe, followed by our RefreshGel Facial Cleanser.

How often should the gel eyeliner be replaced?

It’s best to replace your gel eyeliner every 6 months.

What should I do if my gel eyeliner tip has dried out?

If your Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner tip has dried out, simply twist to expose more of the gel eyeliner and remove the dried tip. Your gel eyeliner tip will now be smooth and creamy again for the next application! You can avoid the tip of your gel eyeliner

Is this product cruelty-free/vegan?

Yes, Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner is both cruelty-free & vegan.

Is Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner ophthalmology-tested?

Our gel eyeliner is ophthalmology-tested and non-irritating. It has not been specifically tested for sensitive eyes, so if you have sensitive eyes, we recommend doing a patch test before use to ensure it works for you.

Can I sharpen my Red Aspen Gel Eyeliner?

Yes! To sharpen the gel eyeliner, twist up a small amount of the liner, pop off the built-in sharpener at the bottom of the pencil, and twist it very gently over the tip to reshape. To create a sharper edge for wings or more precise liner looks, gent

Does the sharpener end of my Gel Eyeliner come apart for cleaning?

Yes! The sharpener component pieces come apart easily for cleaning. Just pop apart the two pieces and use a cotton swap or other cleaning tool to clean out the sharpener. The two pieces can be pieced back together by clicking them together with your

What do I do if my liner gets stuck in the sharpener?

If your liner gets stuck in the sharpener, simply pull apart the component pieces and follow these cleaning instructions:. Use a thin tool, like a safety pin, to pull out any excess liner from the sharpener. Use a cotton swap or other cleaning tool t