Maybelline Master Precise by Eye Studio Pencil Eyeliner, Vibrant Violet

This was my go-to eyeliner that I have been using faithfully for YEARS. When I went to purchase my latest replacement I noticed that the packaging had changed, but little did I know that the actual pen and formula itself has changed too. The new tip is made of a spongey material and is much thicker and longer than the old pen. This makes it hard to control and makes it impossible to draw the thin lines anymore. The sponge tip is also incredibly long and scrapes on the lid when you take it on and off. I've only used it once and already the sponge tip has frayed. Why fix something that isn't broken? I am so sad that my favourite eyeliner from all these years is now useless. Please change it back or else I'll be searching for a new brand of eyeliner to use.

Why change the formula and tip design of one of the best long lasting eye liners on the market? I have been using this product since it came on the market many years ago and have recommended it to everyone. I work in a humid environment and this eyeliner was the only one that stayed put all day. It took me years to find one that would perform in the environment I work in. I have been using the new formula for 2 weeks and by noon it has faded and started to run everywhere, including into my eyes. I'm so disappointed with this product. I really don't understand why it has been changed...? Please take note of the recent reviews you have on your page because we are all saying the same thing. Bring back the old formula and flexible tip because this product does not work!

I've been using Maybelline Master Precise eyeliner for many years now and I was incredibly disappointed to find out that Maybelline had changed the original brush-style tip of the eyeliner to a sponge/felt tip one. It's so hard to achieve a clean, sharp wing with the sponge tip, not to mention you have to press down on the tip a number of times until the ink actually comes out... Genuinely upset with the new design and really hope Maybelline takes this feedback on board and brings back the brush-style tip! Now in the process of having to look for a new liquid eyeliner..

I have been using the old version literally every day for yearrrs. The new tip makes it difficult to get that really nice, thin line and perfect wing. It's so dissapointing to now have to find a new brand of liner to use - this new design is horrible, definitely won't be buying again.

I loved the original Master Precise liquid eyeliner. Application was always perfect, not scratchy, didn't bleed etc. This one is rubbish. I'm so disappointed. Have hunted high and low to try to stock up on the old version but can't find it anywhere. Please save me the search for a new eyeliner and just bring back the old one that was tried and true

I have been a loyal fan and customer of the old master precise liner. Now the packaging and formula have changed and now it is the WORST liner I have ever tried to use. The tip is DRY, it doesnt come out on your lid but scrapes across your lid irritating it. The old tip was soft and inky and perfect, the new one is dry and useless. I just stocked up and bought 5 and now have to throw them all out and find a new brand. Would like a refund and explanation.

I have been buying this eyeliner for many years and have always stayed so loyal to it, but now it's changed to a new terrible design that isn't soft on the eyes and the tip is much larger and harder to create an accurate wing. I feel like I'm drawing with a sharpie on my eyelid with this new design. Why would you fix something that wasn't broken in the first place? now this eyeliner is just like any other cheap, bad quality eyeliner that you can find everywhere.

I've been buying this eyeliner for several years and rely heavily on it for convenience. They've unfortunately changed it recently... the new version pen tip is thicker and less flexible and therefore much harder to use; I end up with a bulky line when I want a fine line for my day job. Very disappointing. Also to note, the eyeliner changes between countries e.g. NZ and Germany. The one in Germany was also useless.

I first noticed the original Master Precise Liner fading out a couple of months ago and decided to stock up on the old formula. But now after running out of the old liners, I was forced to purchase the new one which had me hopeful because a new formula could only get better, right? But boy was I wrong... the pen tip itself had me cringing from the start. It was dry, stiff and very difficult to handle. After multiple tries, I finally got it to work the way I wanted, but couple of hours into the wear, I experienced severe smudging which made my make up look horrible. I was stuck with black rings around my eyelids the whole day as I had assumed that it wouldnt have budged.. a very disappointing outcome. Maybelline, I really hope you fix this soon, because the way I've heard other people talk about this liner is doing you no favours.

For the past few years I have purchased a master precise liner every couple of months. I raved about them. They were an excellent product and a fantastic price. Last week I picked up one of the new ones and... ugh. It's changed for the worse. - The tip is dry. I can only get liquid out by lying the brush flat and dragging it across the back of my hand but it won't work precisely across my lid. The old one was amazing. You'd just swipe and go and people would ALWAYS comment on how good it looked. - The formula seems different but that might just be a result of the appallingly poor applicator. I have no idea why the product was changed but it's atrocious. I went online to look for similar reviews and that's how I ended up here. Save your money, folks and buy one of the other (unfortunately more expensive) brands. This WAS an excellent product. It is now useless. I threw it away.