Maybelline New York Tattoo studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner, 0.28g

In the smokey pencil eyeliner category, the Maybelline Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner is a 0.28g micro-precision gel pencil built for effortless smokey and smudged eye looks with tattoo-grade lasting power. Creamy micro-fine gel pencil formula draws on smooth like a soft kohl but bonds to skin like a gel liner — the ease of a pencil with the longevity of a gel. Uniquely smudge-friendly during a 30-second application window, then sets to a fade-resistant finish that holds through humidity. Designed specifically for smokey eye techniques. Spice-sharpened for a precise point. Available in intense black and coloured smokey tones. BIS compliant. Maybelline New York created this for Indian consumers who want a genuinely lived-in smokey eye without the mess of powder eyeshadow or the rigidity of a hard gel liner.

For the warm lid colour that elevates any smokey gel pencil base, a rose-toned mini eye palette blends warm shimmer above the smudged pencil base for a complete dimensional smokey Indian eye look.

Look Guide

Classic Smoky Eye

Apply the maybelline smokey eyeliner thickly along the upper lid and below the lower lash line. Blend upward and downward simultaneously for a fully blended smoky eye base. Top with eyeshadow.

 Defined Lower Lash Line

For a subtle everyday smudged look, apply the maybelline tattoo studio eyeliner along the lower lash line only and blend downward minimally.

1. How do you use the Maybelline Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil?

Apply to the lash line with light pressure for a thin line or heavier for thick smoky intensity. Blend immediately within 30 seconds using fingertip circular motions or the built-in smudge end. Once blended, the gel sets and will not migrate through extended wear. For the eyeshadow that completes the blended eye, a blendable warm lid palette adds diffused colour above the smudged pencil base for a layered smoky Indian eye.

2. What is the difference between this pencil and the Colossal Kajal?

The Tattoo Studio Smokey Pencil is a gel formula designed for smokey upper and lower lash line work — it smudges for 30 seconds then sets hard. The Colossal Kajal is a soft kohl designed for waterline use with a creamy formula that stays soft. Smokey pencil for blended liner looks. Kajal for waterline depth. For the lip that pairs with the smokey eye, a creamy matte bullet lip keeps the lip understated so the smokey eye remains the focal point.

3. Does this pencil work on the waterline?

It can be used on the waterline but is primarily designed for the lash line and lower lash area. For dedicated waterline use, the Colossal Kajal is the better option — specifically ophthalmologist tested for waterline safety. For the mascara above a waterline-to-lash pencil look, a curl-hold waterproof mascara lifts Indian lashes above the smudged pencil line for a wide-open dramatic eye.

4. How long does the Tattoo Studio Smokey Pencil last after setting?

Once the 30-second blending window closes and the gel bonds, expect 10 to 12 hours of fade-resistant hold through Indian humidity. The tattoo-grade bonding prevents the muddy colour migration that ruins standard soft pencil liner by afternoon. For the setting spray that locks the entire face around the long-hold liner, a face-sealing setting mist locks base and eye makeup together for maximum all-day hold.

5. Can I use the coloured versions of this pencil for Indian skin tones?

Yes. The coloured smokey tones — deep brown, plum, bronze — complement Indian warm undertones beautifully for a softer, more dimensional smokey effect than intense black alone. Brown and bronze smokey looks particularly suit medium to deep Indian complexions for everyday editorial eye looks. For the face glow that complements a coloured smoky eye, a liquid warm cheek glow adds skin-warmed colour on the cheeks that makes coloured smoky pencil looks feel cohesive and intentional.