Youngblood One-Swipe Gel Eyeliner Caviar 0.3g

Gel eyeliner pencil in matte black for sharp, intense lines

For many people, black eyeliner is the one product they never skip. A crisp line along the lashes makes the eyes look bigger and more awake, and instantly finishes even a simple look. The tricky part is often the skin around the eye: it is thin and delicate, and a hard pencil tip quickly tugs at it.

The Youngblood One-Swipe Gel Eyeliner Caviar combines the intense colour of a gel liner with the ease of a pencil. The creamy gel formula glides over the eyelid without tugging and gives a deep, matte black line in a single stroke. Thanks to the fine tip and the built-in sharpener, you draw a neat line every time. According to Youngblood, the colour lasts a long time without smudging or fading, and vitamin E keeps the skin supple.

Colour: Caviar is the true matte black of the One-Swipe range: deep, intense and without shine. For a softer line there is Espresso (rich matte brown), and Bourbon (deep bronze with shimmer) gives a warm, glowing line.

Benefits

• Deep matte black in one stroke
• Gel formula in pencil form, glides without tugging
• Fine tip for a precise line
• Built-in sharpener
• Long-lasting, doesn't smudge or fade easily
• With vitamin E for a comfortable feel

Active ingredients

The One-Swipe Gel Eyeliner is made for the delicate skin around the eye. These ingredients determine how it feels and how well it stays put:

Vitamin E: Listed in the ingredients as tocopheryl acetate. According to Youngblood, it nourishes and softens the skin, which is pleasant on the thin eyelid. This keeps the liner comfortable, even when you wear it all day.

Hydrogenated castor oil and wax: These ingredients give the gel its firm yet creamy texture. As a result, the tip is firm enough for a fine line and still soft enough to glide over the eyelid.

Silicones (dimethicone, methicone): Provide the smooth glide of the gel. The line goes on in one movement, without you having to press or tug.

Silica: A mineral powder that stabilises the formula and supports the matte finish. This keeps Caviar even and deep black.

Iron oxides: Mineral pigments that give the intense black colour. They provide rich colour with just one stroke.

How to use

1. Start with a clean, dry eyelid; use an eye primer if you like
2. Place the tip at the outer corner against the lash line and glide the liner gently inwards
3. Build the thickness with short, steady strokes and connect the line up to the inner corner
4. For a smoky effect, blend the line out softly straight away with the YB12 Line Perfecting Luxe Brush
5. Sharpen the tip after use with the built-in sharpener so it stays sharp

Suitable for

• Anyone who wears a crisp black line every day
• A sensitive eye area, thanks to the soft gel formula
• Both a fine daytime line and a smoky evening look
• Beginners, as a pencil is easier to control than liquid liner

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a smoky eye with Caviar?

Draw a slightly thicker line along the upper lashes and blend it out straight away with a small brush or your fingertip, before the gel sets. Work outwards for a soft shadow. For more depth, combine it with a dark eyeshadow from the Youngblood Eyeshadow Palette collection.

What is the difference between the gel eyeliner and a liquid liner?

The gel eyeliner is a pencil: easy to control, easy to blend and suitable for both crisp and smoky looks. A liquid liner such as the Eye-Mazing Liquid Liner Pen Noir gives an extra sharp, graphic line that dries quickly. Choose the pencil for flexibility and the pen for a sharp wing.

Can I use Caviar on the waterline?

Youngblood describes the liner for use along the lash line. If you do use it on the inner rim of the eye, do so carefully and with a clean tip. If you have sensitive eyes or wear contact lenses, it's best to stick to the lash line.

How do I make sure the line stays put all day?

Start on an oil-free eyelid, with an eye primer if you like, so the liner adheres well. Let the line set for a moment before you blink or rub it. For extra hold, tap a little dark eyeshadow over the line.