There is no comparision, BB excels at this as I believe she created this gel eyeliner product about 10 years ago. I have tried so many others because her colors are really just black, even if it is labeled "violet", etc., but these are the best. If you want a fun color the only one I would say comes close is Buxom in the blue color. The other colors are not worth the not as good by a little texture, but the blue in Buxom is really pretty. Otherwise I only have BB. I've even tried the new Lancome and it is not as good as BB.

I also have Smashbox's eyeliner and I can see why it might wear off some people sooner than others. Are you using an eyeshadow primer? If not, I would suggest giving it a shot before you give up on Smashbox's product. Try Too Faced Shadow Insurance!

I actually prefer Stila Smudge Pots over Bobbi Brown's version. It seems much more rich and lasts me ALL DAY.

I hope this helps!

I have used many different brands and this is the best I have ever used. I bought it to go to Hawaii and it stayed in place all day through salt water, pool water and sweat. It is awesome. I have never had a friend hate it either.

I like the Bobbi Brown much better because it's creamy and smooth, so it doesn't tug as much. It makes for a smooth line much easier than Smashbox. Also, I have found that it doesn't dry out as fast and for the price it has lasted me way more than a year.

I find BB liners to be more moist and gel-like when compared to Smashbox liners. I have full sizes of both brands, and the Smashbox is firmer and drier. The Smashbox also dries out faster in the container, but I've never had that problem with BB.

I do want to say that I have never used either brand to line the bottom of my eye, since you asked specifically about that. But I will say the BB liner lasts longer on me than the Smashbox liner does.

This formula is much creamier than the Smashbox jet set- it also doesn't dry down as fast. For me- it doesn't last at all on the waterline because of the creamy consistency.

I have tried Smashbox & you are right it doesn't stay. The Bobbi Brown gel liner will stay & I mean all day!!!!!

Its extremely creamy - it has a smoother consistancy than most other gel liners. It takes about 30 seconds to fully set, but once it does it lasts all day. No fading, no flaking. Its my favorite liner bar none.

This is way better than Smashbox Gel Liner. I used to have to be at work at 5am and I would apply this eyeliner at 4:30am and it would literally still be in the same place until I took it off at night.

I don't use this on the waterline, I'm not sure it is meant to be used that way. The Smashbox Jet Set eyeliner is intended to be used on the waterline (even though I find it does not last). Maybe ask a Sephora consultant at the store if the Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner can be used on the waterline.

Unfortunately it doesn't come with a brush. Would be nice if it did though.

I use sephora's gel liner brush... Iventryed other brushes with it (angled, regular, etc. and I found that the actual gel liner brush works best. Just make sure no matter what brush you use clean it right after! I forgot to clean it once & it got very hard. Nothing a little brush cleaner couldn't fix but I made sure I never forgot again. Lol Hope this helped. =)

It doesn't come with a brush but they have a brush made specifically to use with it. The brush is great but $21.

No it does not come with a brush. Try an eyeliner brush! Example: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P268708&categoryId=B70#

Mine did not come with a brush. I just use a very stiff brow brush or slanted eyeliner brush. Very small, so I can just do the lashline

mine came with a brush. it's a pretty nice brush and easy to use. easy to make fine or thick lines.

No, it doesn't!

To use this you will need to buy an eyeliner brush. There are different types - angled and not angled...For about $25 you can buy Bobbi's eyeshadow brush that works well but isn't worth the price (mine snapped in two!). I'd look around and get a cheaper brush. I also prefer the ones that are not angled but that's just me.

No. It does not smudge well. It is fabulous for a clean gel eyeliner look. When I want a smudged look, I use dark eyeshadow along the top of the eyeliner and smudge upward/outward. But the eyeliner itself dries so fast and then doesn't move, so if you try to smudge it much, it starts to get uneven. You can apply it wide or thin, though, depending on the look you are trying to achieve.

This is pretty smudgable until it dries.

yes

Yes, you can. However, you have to do this before it "sets". When I want a more natural look, I take a cotton swab and smudge the edge of the "line" that I created. Also, one can apply his/her eyeshadow on top of the eyeliner to soften the "line". This is more malleable than a "pen" eyeliner.

Smudge away! It's amazing the precision of the lines you can create with this amazing product, but you can definitely smudge until smoky. Just don't wait ten minutes to do it. By then, this stuff ain't movin'.

I recommend the Bobbi Brown fine eye liner brush. Its super fine and skinny and firm enough to give you a good line.

Yes. I don't know how you're going to apply it without a brush. Get the BB eyeliner brush. It works perfectly.

you would need some type of brush to apply this yes. You could use a q-tip but may be a little thick.

I find that it is easiest for me to use a thin flat brush. It allows for a straight thin line and it is easy for me to push the product into the base of my lashes.

Yes, you should get an eyeliner brush.

I tried flat, angled, and pointed. Pointed worked best for me.

I've found it's easier to apply with an angled brush.

the gel liner brush that bobbi brown sells is made for this product and i have found no better brush than this one. hope that helps!

I used an angled brush and it was super easy. Easier than liquid or even pencil liner!

haven't tried angled, but pointed is very smooth; Sephora's #26

I think it's hard for any product to really stay on your waterline, but this product does help stay a little bit longer. What also helps is before you line your waterline to remove the excess liquid on your waterline with a Q-tip and set it with a power afterward.

The non-shimmer colors stay long

YES! this was the number one reason i purchased this product because i have such difficulty keeping liner on my water line, i used to always put my liner there and after an hour it was gone! I researched forever went to many different makeup stores until i came across this gel liner. Most liquids and gels are not recommended for the water line but was just about the only one i found that was. Now i apply it in my water line and it stays for almost the entire day i have noticed after a while its there just not as dark as it was but it is still there.

i've never used it on the bottom waterline, but it lasts all day on the top so i cant see why not! but a better suggestion would be any kohl liner, as kohl liners are made for the water line. hope you find this useful!

Yes, I've had it last all day from 7am until midnight and it stays put.

I have fair skin and light brown hair and find black is too harsh and brown is too light. Caviar was the best color; not too harsh black but not too brown.

can't go wrong with black, but it really depends. do you wear eyeliner on a regular basis? if so, what color? what eyeshadow colors do you typically use? maybe you want brown or blue? but typically, you cant go wrong with black. its too classic to go out of style!

Try expresso (dark brown) or graphite (nice gunmetal gray). I have the same coloring as you and found these work great for me.

What about the Espresso Ink or Violet Ink? Don't forget a brush like I did! This is my first go at Bobbi Brown's gel eyeliner and I'm thrilled with the results. I just used a wee bit of shadow for everyday then the liner. I think for an evening look I'd go for some bit of decorum and put a base of primer own first to ensure everything stays in place.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

Definitley try the graphite shimmer ink. It'll give you eyess plenty of definition without looking too harsh. Also try the blue or browns might work too

You have to buy a brush

No. I use an angled liner brush to apply and when I want to go smokey I smear the line with a smudge brush!

Bobbi Brown Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush, item 1291327 is awesome with this liner.

No applicator is included the Bobbi Brown eyeliner brush is amazing though!

nope, it does not. I just use a eyeliner brush with a pointed tip. For more control though, i would recommend a slanted (or flat) eyeliner brush.

I had one dry out that I didn't use that often but it was after 6 months. These do not dry out. I recommend you use a wet brush to apply then rinse and wipe off the brush after. The gel stays smooth and creamy for months. I use two colors religiously with no trouble.

It does dry hard on the applicator brush. I use the Sephora daily brush cleaner and it works very easily to remove the old stuff, and it dries within a few minutes, so you can use your brush again very quickly.

I don't wash my brushes after every use. I made the mistake of not doing that after trying this for the first time and when I went back the next day to use it I realized and my brush was so hard. I sprayed my brush cleaner on it & it was fine. So I definitely suggest cleaning your brush after each use. Hope this helped. :)

I've had the same problem with a few that I've tried, but so far I'm not having that issue with this one. I do have a towel that I wipe my brush on after every use, so that does help, but I haven't noticed the clumping/drying tendency with this liner at all.

Not if you take a few precautions. I take some product out of the container and put it on a surface I can work with it. Then I close the container right away so it won't dry out and then put on the eyeliner. Once done, I was the brush with soap and water and it's works perfectly.

I think it is better than MAC's fluidline. i luv luv luv MAC. actually most of my cosmetics is from there, but bobbi got them beat with this product.

I have used many other brands and I think this one is the best ever. I went to Hawaii and used it every day in water, sweating and it looked just as good as it did in the am.

The BB gel liners have less "slip" than MAC Fluidlines. I find MAC's, especially colors like Blacktrack, which don't have shimmer, to be very wet upon application, and they sort of slip and slide while you're trying to apply. The BB ones are thicker in consistency, yet remain pliable and easy to manipulate until they dry. Additionally, I find the BB to be more superior in lasting power to the MAC.

Personally, my own experience I find that I prefer the Bobbi Brown Liner. I prefer the consistency of Bobbi's gel liner. The MAC is less dense, more moist. I am able to apply a dark line in one pass on the upper lash line. It is not recommended for inside the water line but I have used it there successfully. On the top it never smudges for me, but in the waterline it does wear off at the corners a bit.