Little problem with an eyeliner.

Feb 18, 2014

Simran B.

So I have a light blue and dark blue eyeliner but when I try to put it on my eyelid, the color doesn't come on and I have to press pretty hard.
Is it because of my skin color so I can't see it or is it a bad quality eyeliner?

Feb 18, 2014

Cassidy R.

I would say it's just bad quality eyeliner! The light may be a little harder to see but you should definitely be able to see the dark blue without pressing hard! Hope this helps :)

Feb 18, 2014

Moonks C.

It's probably bad quality eyeliner.

Feb 18, 2014

Kyraa D.

I agree with Cassidy.
it's most likely a bad quality liner. what brand is it? can we see a pic?
you shouldn't have to press that hard & still not be able to see the colour. I would invest in new ones. Revlon & Rimmel make great ones!

Feb 18, 2014

Erica M.

Hi Simran! Those NYC liners aren't very good quality! I tried them and felt the same as you. You can try heating them up a bit with a hair dryer or run the point through a candle flame to soften them.TEST IT ON THE BACK OF HAND FIRST SO YOU DONT BURN YOURSELF! That's a good trick to make cheap liners work a little better, but I spent a little more and got better ones next time! 😁

Feb 18, 2014

Simran B.

Thank's for the tip Erica :)!

Feb 18, 2014

Simona B.

Pencil eye liners in general are very hard to apply on your top lid. Try a liquid or gel liner. They work MUCH better!! 😊

Feb 18, 2014

Marleen B.

I'd try applying a black or brown liner first then applying the lighter blue over it. It will pop against the darker liner. With the darker blue, I would layer similar blue eyeshadow over it preferably a shadow with a little shimmer in it.

Feb 18, 2014

Simran B.

Thank's Marleen :)

Feb 18, 2014

Heather I.

I bought that same eyeliner and its that brand. those pencils are hard and they tug on your skin. try heating briefly or break the tip off and car sh it, then use an eyeliner brush.

Feb 19, 2014

Marleen B.

@Simran B. You are welcome!