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eyeliner that won't stay
  • Judya
    Hi,
    I hope I'm not the only one with this problem:I can't find an eyeliner that "stays". I've tried pencil, powder, gel to powder, gel. The liner looks great for about 5-10 minutes and then, poof, it disappears. The longest lasting is Bobbi Brown gel liner, if I first apply a mattifier to the area above the lash line. That stays on for a few hours.

    Since I've also had allergic reactions to liquid eyeliners, I've tried to stay away from them, but perhaps liquid eyeliner is the only one that will work?

    Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks,
    Judy
  • taiwanesegurltaiwanesegurl
    how about applying powder on top of the pencil??
  • Judya
    Thanks.

    I've tried powder UNDER pencil and gel, etc., but haven't tried it on top. I'll try that but I think the problem is from the oil in my skin. I might try one of those lid primers.
  • taiwanesegurltaiwanesegurl
    Well.. putting the powder on top is akin to putting face powder on top of your foundation..
    But do try out a primer.  I've only used MAC Paints before, and they are heavenly.
  • pas71
    This question gets posted a lot. I always recommend MAC's Liquidlast Liner. That stuff REALLY stays put. Even through washing if you don't use a makeup remover. It is a liquid, so I don't know if you would be able to use it. You can get even more wear out of it by making sure your eyelids are clean first, and also by using an eyelid primer, such as Urban Decay's Primer Potion. Also, be sure not to use a really greasy eye cream, which will definitely shorten the life of your liner.
    You also might want to do a search through the topics posted here because, like I said, this question gets posted a lot. You can get lots of tips from those postings.
    Good luck!
  • catecate
    I find that if I use a primer my eyeliner stays much much better.  I too have MAC and it really is amazing!
  • Judya
    Since I'm highly allergic to eye products, I usually stay with Jane Iredale mineral make up prodcts, but I'll try the MAC since so many people have recommended it.

    Thanks, guys!
  • missy k
    I had the same problem until I found one by kiss me, and its brilliant! it stays on until you wash it off..www.cimel.ca/main/kiss_me_eyeliner.php
     
     
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