I've been a fan of Stila Smudgepots, have purchased many times but was never really crazy about the way they dry up very easily.
I recently tried this liner, Loreal HIP - and was really impressed! The staying power is very good and it is a little smoother and not as dry as Smudgepots. The brush is decent for application as well, but I tend to use my own Stila brush.
Its a gel/wax eyeliner, sorry if I didn't make that clear! The Smudgepots are known for being longwearing yet "smudgeable" for a smokey look. Trouble was, they'd dry up on me and for $20 I can't afford to get a new one every 3 months.
The color pictured is brown so I think thats why it looks reddish. I have the black and eggplant.