Maybelline Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner - 940 Rich Amethyst - 0.04oz: Defining, Contains Micellar Water, Smooth Finish
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Guests are highly impressed with this eyeliner, praising its smooth application, long-lasting wear, and rich pigmentation. Many find it easy to use and appreciate its ability to stay put throughout the day, even in challenging conditions. However, some guests experienced issues with sharpening and smudging. Overall, it is a favorite for its performance and ease of use.
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 4471 reviews
easy to apply: 3.98 out of 5
easy to remove: 3.68 out of 5
long lasting: 3.64 out of 5
quality: 3.19 out of 5
value: 3.09 out of 5
44% would recommend
155 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
24 March, 2026
- Skin concern: Uneven skin tone, Aging
- Hair color: Brunette
- Skin type: Dry
- Eye color: Brown
- Skin tone: Medium
(no review title)
This actually works amazing as a brow pencil, bold brown. The only problem is you have to stick something up to push out the product as it wears down
1 out of 5 stars
23 February, 2026
originally posted on maybelline.com
A Rip Off - Shame on you, Maybelline
Deceptive packaging. Do not buy. Little tiny nub at end of plastic pencil is all useable product there is. VERY disappointed in Maybeline. Thought Maybelline had higher ethics than to knowingly deceive customers. I now will question all products from Maybelline. Sad because I once was a decades long customer but will be no more.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Hey there! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil. Please give us a call at 1-800-944-0730 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET and provide this case number: 45393353. We look forward to speaking with you!
1 out of 5 stars
16 February, 2026
originally posted on maybelline.com
Waste of money
Worst gel pencil I have ever purchased in 20 years Impossible to sharpen I tried three different sharpeners, Maybelline included. The PLASTIC PENCIL makes it impossible to sharpen and used this pencil more than 2 or 3 times before you have to discard
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Hey there! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Tattoo Studio Gel Eyeliner. Please give us a call at 1-800-944-0730 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET and provide this case number: 45333928. We look forward to speaking with you!
1 out of 5 stars
15 February, 2026Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Normal
- Hair color: Brunette
Impossible to sharpen
Terrible pencil, impossible to sharpen. I have a brand new Maybelline pencil sharpener. It will not sharpen this pencil. It just keeps breaking and cracking. I tried a couple of my other eyeliner sharpeners and they didn’t work either. I ended up taking three eyeliner pencils back to target thank goodness for their return policy. I did receive credit for them.
1 out of 5 stars
15 February, 2026
- Skin type: Oily
- Skin tone: Dark
- Eye color: Brown
Deceiving packaging
Love the liner itself but I’ll never buy it again. I like everyone else mentioned the struggle when needing to sharpen. I purchased this thinking you’d be able to screw the bottom to auto-sharpen the stick. Yeah, no. That’s not how it works. I literally came on here trying to figure out how one is supposed to get the rest of the product out of the tube when it comes in a plastic stick. Make it make sense.
1 out of 5 stars
7 February, 2026
(no review title)
Worked one time
1 out of 5 stars
6 February, 2026
originally posted on Maybelline.ca
Does not sharpen
Does not sharpen - complete waste of money. Do. It buy
1 reply from BEC team - 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear the TattooStudio™ Sharpenable Gel Pencil Longwear Eyeliner Makeup is not your new favorite do to the difficulties with sharpening. Please note that this eyeliner pencil is sharpenable and we may suggest trying an alternative sharpening while using this product. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and we appreciate you sharing your experience. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team. We hope you continue using our products!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
17 January, 2026Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Combination
- Hair color: Blonde
- Eye color: Green
My go-to eyeliner
I have been using this Tattoo Studio sharpenable gel pencil for a few years now. I started using the black and switched to the purple. I would have previously given this about two stars because it would constantly break when I sharpened it. It was so frustrating because I would only end up with half of the pencil being usable by the end. I finally broke down and bought a new sharpener. What. A. Difference! This particular pencil, I assume because of it being gel, needs a good, sharp sharpener. It gives me a little trouble once my sharpener starts to dull a bit. Once I figured that out, I haven't had such difficulty. It glides on nicely, does not smudge on me and lasts all day without issue. The purple is now my favorite
1 out of 5 stars
12 January, 2026
originally posted on maybelline.com
Waste of money
So frustrated with how little product comes in this pencil. Love the color (I got white and green ones) but they are basically one or two uses. Waste of money
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
We're so glad you loved those white and green shades! We’re sorry for the frustration regarding the amount of product. Pro-tip: Many of our pencils that look like plastic are actually sharpenable with a standard makeup sharpener! If yours isn't a twist-up, try giving it a sharpen to reveal more color. If you’ve already tried that and it’s still an issue, please reach out to our customer care team so we can help.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 January, 2026Verified purchase
- Skin type: Normal
- Skin tone: Light
- Eye color: Blue
- Hair color: Brunette
Beware of the glitter
Be aware! This eyeliner is loaded with very fine glitter. it will be in your eyes and on your face for days. It was ridiculous.
1 reply from Maybelline Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
Hello Angela! We are sorry to hear that the shimmering finish of our Tattoo Studio Gel Pencil caused such an inconvenience for you. While some of our shades are designed with fine, multidimensional pearls to provide a high-impact, metallic look, we understand that having those particles migrate can be very frustrating. To help keep the pigment and shimmer exactly where you want it, try applying the liner in shorter, controlled strokes and allowing it to fully set for about thirty seconds before moving on to the rest of your eye makeup. Because this formula is built for high-intensity, waterproof wear, it creates a very strong bond with the skin; to remove the shimmer effectively without it spreading to the rest of your face, we recommend using a dedicated oil-based waterproof makeup remover. By pressing a saturated cotton pad over your closed eye for a few seconds, the oil can break down the long-wear polymers and lift away the shimmer more cleanly than a standard cleanser. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we continue to refine our formulas and finishes.
4 out of 5 stars
7 January, 2026
originally posted on maybelline.com
Maybelline Tattoo Studio Gel Eyeliner
This would be the perfect eyeliner except it flakes if you try to fix it after it’s already been on for a few minutes it flakes, but I love how dark it is and how easy it is to put on, but if you leave the cap off overnight by accident, it dries it out and you can’t put it on
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
5 January, 2026
- Skin tone: Medium
- Eye color: Brown
- Skin type: Normal
- Hair color: Brunette
create a better sharpener
i had to remove the cap on bottom and push up w a qtip. seriously maybelline you couldn't design better sharpen technique for this pencil not like your a new company.
1 reply from Maybelline Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
Hi there! We’re so sorry for the frustration. While the barrel may look like plastic, this pencil is actually designed to be sharpened with a regular makeup sharpener! We recommend using our Expert Tools Dual Sharpener to get a fresh point easily. We hope this helps!
1 out of 5 stars
28 December, 2025
originally posted on Maybelline.ca
(no review title)
Bought and really liked it until I had to sharpen it. As stated in other reviews it does not sharpen well and is super disappointing especially considering the price. Won't be wasting my money and purchasing again.
1 reply from BEC team - 3 months ago
Thanks for reaching out to Maybelline! We're sorry to hear you're not completely satisfied with our Tattoostudio™ Sharpenable Gel Pencil Longwear Eyeliner Makeup. If you would like assistance with your purchase or with choosing a more suitable product, we encourage you to go to our website and chat with a Beauty Expert. We are available Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 9 PM EST and on Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM EST. We look forward to assisting you!
3 out of 5 stars
28 December, 2025Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Medium
- Skin type: Normal
(no review title)
This used to be the best! Now they only fill it part of the way. When you get down, not even half it’s like a wax that won’t sharpen and then becomes hollow. Going to try to find a new brand!
1 reply from Maybelline Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
Hi there, Mama1314! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out about our Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil. We truly appreciate your feedback on our pencil design. Consumer feedback is very important to us and allows us to improve all our products. We will be sure to pass all your feedback along to the appropriate team. We hope you will continue using more of our products soon with full satisfaction with the results!
1 out of 5 stars
22 December, 2025
originally posted on maybelline.com
Disappointment
My stick was impossible to sharpen. I even tried another brand of sharpener but the coating was far too tough and the liner crumbled away each time. I’ve used the liquid in the past and had a much better experience. Very disappointing to pay so much for an unusable eye liner. I’m
1 reply from Maybelline team - 3 months ago
Hi Lislis. We appreciate you reaching out about Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil! Despite the plastic-coated appearance of the liner, it can be sharpened with any cosmetic sharpener. For best results, turn the pencil gently 3 or 4 times, being careful not to apply excess pressure. After sharpening, remove all shavings from the blade edge. We hope you find this information helpful!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
17 December, 2025Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Combination
- Skin concern: Acne, Sensitivity, Puffiness
- Hair color: Brunette
- Eye color: Brown
(no review title)
So easy to use. Doesn't irritate my eyes or make them water. I use it in my waterline
2 out of 5 stars
12 December, 2025
originally posted on maybelline.com
Disappointed in the construct of the pencil.
It wears down after just a few applications and it is not able to be sharpened. Very disappointed; deceiving packaging.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 December, 2025Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Oily
(no review title)
How are you supposed to sharpen this? It’s a plastic pencil and doesn’t sharpen. Trying to sharpen thick plastic to get to the makeup is ridiculous. So I only got to use the tip and that’s it. Couldn’t get the rest out.
1 reply from Maybelline Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
Hello RachM! We understand your frustration with sharpening your Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner. It's a common misconception that our sharpenable gel pencils, which have a plastic-like casing, cannot be sharpened. Rest assured, this eyeliner is indeed designed to be sharpened, much like a traditional wooden pencil. For the best results, we recommend using a cosmetic sharpener, especially one designed for softer, gel-based formulas, or a high-quality sharpener with a very sharp blade. Sometimes, a regular pencil sharpener can struggle with the material if it's not sharp enough. A gentle, twisting motion should reveal more of the product without damaging the pencil. If you find the tip breaking, try placing the eyeliner in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before sharpening; this can firm up the gel and make for a cleaner sharpen. We want you to be able to enjoy every bit of your favorite Maybelline product!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
4 December, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
It’s not waterproof
1 reply from Maybelline Consumer Care team - 3 months ago
Hi there, Misty! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out about our Tattoo Studio Gel Pencil. Consumer feedback is very important to us and allows us to improve all our products. We will be sure to pass all your feedback along to the appropriate team. We hope you will continue using more of our products soon with full satisfaction with the results!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 December, 2025Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Medium
- Skin type: Combination
- Hair color: Black
- Eye color: Brown
(no review title)
clean lines doesnt smudge