So I've tried a few black eye liners over the years but am yet to find one that does not smudge... also that will stay put if my eye water... suggestions please
I had the same issue!!! what i use now days is a powder eyeliner, with a angled brush and it never smudges ever!! or you can simply use a black eye shaddow :)
On my waterline I've always liked gel liners. Nothing stays like a gel liner. I've used Sonia Kashuk, L'Oreal HIP, ELF, MAC Fluidline, and (I think) one from Sephora. They've all done WAY better than any pencil. To line my lower lash line I generally just use a good eyeshadow primer as a base then line with an eyeshadow and I never end up with smudging.
MAC smolder eye khol pencil is great and smudgable, but very pigmented and soft.
Inglot's AMC 77 black gel liner is amazing once its set nothing will make it move, perfect for the waterline.
I use Dior waterproof liner in Trinidad. The trick is to layer it. Put some in and wait a solid minute for it to set, then you can put more on and get a true solid black. I have oily eyelids and this stuff stays put. It's pricey but the cost pays for the lack of frustration.
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Aug 29, 2012
Lou O.
So I've tried a few black eye liners over the years but am yet to find one that does not smudge... also that will stay put if my eye water... suggestions please
Aug 29, 2012
Hannah B.
I had the same issue!!! what i use now days is a powder eyeliner, with a angled brush and it never smudges ever!! or you can simply use a black eye shaddow :)
Aug 29, 2012
Miss Manny S.
On my waterline I've always liked gel liners. Nothing stays like a gel liner. I've used Sonia Kashuk, L'Oreal HIP, ELF, MAC Fluidline, and (I think) one from Sephora. They've all done WAY better than any pencil. To line my lower lash line I generally just use a good eyeshadow primer as a base then line with an eyeshadow and I never end up with smudging.
Aug 30, 2012
Lou O.
thanks that sounds great :)
Aug 30, 2012
Nura A.
Maybelline eye studio gel liner it never moves for me I love it the only thing is you gotta apply it with a brush..:) hope this helps!
Aug 30, 2012
Jane W.
Urban Decay 24/7 pencils totally! They dont budge at all! HG eye pencil for me <3
Aug 31, 2012
Lynsey M.
Mac feline with carbon eyeshadow over it
Aug 31, 2012
Tori K.
Mary Kay black eyeliner on my waterline doesn't come off unless I use make up remover!
Aug 31, 2012
Christina L.
MAC Smolder eye kohl and Milani Liquif'eye
Sep 01, 2012
Lou O.
if only we could get urban decay in New zealand... there eyeliners look good.
Sep 01, 2012
Nicki N.
U/d 24/7 liner in perversion. If I'm going out, I'll set it with Mac carbon. :)
Sep 02, 2012
Brandi S.
I personally like the Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Eyeliner and the Milani Milani Liquif'eye eyeliner.
Sep 02, 2012
Shelly T.
Inglot has a gel eyeliner that I've heard/read works amazingly well on the waterline.
Sep 02, 2012
Jessica D.
Bare essentials round the clock water proof eyeliner works AMAZINGLY
Sep 02, 2012
Cheyenne B.
The maybelline gel liner! I use a cheap elf black liner, dip the pencil into the gel, and apply it the way because the brush irratates my eyes
Sep 02, 2012
Denisha D.
NYX Slide on, Glide on and Milani Liquif'eye
Sep 02, 2012
Tia B.
I'd have to say Urban Decay or makeup forever
Sep 02, 2012
Angela M.
I use smashbox and it stays put :)
Sep 02, 2012
Judith O.
Gel liner are very good.
Sep 06, 2012
Lou O.
Thanks everyone, I have a few things to try...
Sep 06, 2012
Sam S.
Almays black kohl liners work nice.
Sep 07, 2012
Sadie S.
Gel liners but it irritates my water line the gel liners but go ahead n try it but make sure to set it with mac carbon shadow :)
Sep 08, 2012
Holli E.
I like Prestige...I purchase by the handful When I find them; they are cheap too
Sep 08, 2012
Antonio Z.
MAC smolder eye khol pencil is great and smudgable, but very pigmented and soft.
Inglot's AMC 77 black gel liner is amazing once its set nothing will make it move, perfect for the waterline.
Sep 11, 2012
Nancy-Lee C.
I use Dior waterproof liner in Trinidad. The trick is to layer it. Put some in and wait a solid minute for it to set, then you can put more on and get a true solid black. I have oily eyelids and this stuff stays put. It's pricey but the cost pays for the lack of frustration.