I need some help. I use just black eyeshadow as my eyeliner because it looks softer than doing a liquid eyeliner, but my right eye lid (by the lashes) will touch... I don't even know what it's called - basically the part that's no longer indented for your eye, but below your eyebrows. Anyway, so my eyelid touches that part and the eyeliner just rubs off.
Any advice?
pomelo / 5791 posts
I use a soft pencil eyeliner (Urban decay's - it's AMAZING) and line the eye shadow over it. It stays on forever and ever and doesn't smudge. 
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@ValentineMommy: Interesting! So maybe I just need something a little extra.
I should have noted that I do also use eyelid primer first, but that apparently isn't helping.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
I use a primer and i typically use waterproof pencils. I use a brown or dark purple since it's a softer look than black. You can also use a setting spray, which is super effective. I like Urban Decay's.
are you talking about your brow bone? i have shallow set eyes (1/4 korean) so my eye makeup rubs off unless i am really diligent about a good primer+good makeup+sprays for long hot days
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
If you can use a shadow and a brush, you could probably use a gel liner. I think they might be a little longer lasting and are still soft looking.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@blackbird: Yes, my brow bone! Thank you. Maybe I need a spray to help protect it.
@looch: I've never heard of a gel liner. I'll have to look into that.
coconut / 8430 posts
I was going to say primer but I guess you already use one! Maybe switch up the one you use?
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@sunny: Yeah, maybe my primer is no good? It's just the Sephora brand. I have a Smashbox one that I could try though.
clementine / 812 posts
@Adira: Urban Decay setting spray. It's pricey but I think it's worth the splurge.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@Mrs. Coral: Okay, now you and @blackbird: have both suggested this, so I clearly need to try it!
pomegranate / 3872 posts
Urban decay primer potion, a better/real eyeliner, and Urban Decay setting spray. I only use setting spray for a long day/special occasion but when I do, I feel like it's a shame to wash my face at the end of the night because it still looks perfect!
pomegranate / 3872 posts
@Adira: haha I mean not eyeshadow 
I like that softer line, too but you can get it with a pencil and brush.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@JerricaBenton: Do you have any recommendations? It's been a long time since I've used something other than just eyeshadow, but maybe that's a big part of my problem.
pomegranate / 3872 posts
http://www.styli-style.com/eyes/flat-eye-pencil.html
@Adira: I've tried a ton over the years but my favorite has always been this cheapo drugstore one: (link above - I have 'paste' issues lol) I used to get it anywhere but in the last few years I haven't been able to find it so I buy like, 10 at a time in my color (Berlin.) You have to but their sharpener, too because its a broad, flat pencil.
pomegranate / 3706 posts
I'd recommend a gel liner (in a pot- use an angled brush), and then smudge it for the softer line you like. Powder eyeshadow by itself doesn't usually stay put as liner, and pencils often don't have a ton of staying power either.
grapefruit / 4731 posts
@Adira: I'm in same boat as you. I have totally tried primer and other products and nothing seems to work for me. I have just accepted that my make up will only look good for about 3 hours and account for that.
I think it has something to do with my eye lid. It's kind of oily but on top of that I laugh a lot and a lot of times I tear up from laughing which always ruins my make up! If only I didn't laugh so much maybe I could actually solve this issue.
nectarine / 2358 posts
@Adira: I just used a drug store brand eye liner before I switched to liquid. You may consider using a neutral eye shadow on your lids to create a barrier between the primer and the pencil.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@Raindrop: Stop being in such a good mood! 
@Mrs.Panda: Oh, that's an interesting idea! I'll have to look into an eyeliner pencil and using a neutral eye shadow.
grapefruit / 4731 posts
@Adira: LOL a lot of people actually hate me IRL because I usually appear in a good mood all the time. Oh well. Haha.
I don't know not a lot keeps me down... though I am struggle with the work situation but I still have good fun conversations with my co-workers throughout the day and with DH and friends in the evenings.
In high school / college and my first internship in college my nick name was giggles.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@Raindrop: I'm the same way - I generally don't let things get to me and am in a good mood most of the time (although pregnancy hormones have made me moodier than normal)!
cherry / 217 posts
@Adira: the same thing happens to me no matter what eyeliner I use, if I don't use eyelid primer and eyeshadow. You can just use an eyeshadow that matches your skin. Eyeliner rarely ever rubs off onto my brow bone/eyelid if I do that!
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@LomaLinda: Are you saying you put eyeshadow on your brow bone to prevent the eyeliner from rubbing off on it?
cherry / 217 posts
@Adira: yes! I put an eyeshadow that matches my skin from eyelash to eyebrow.
apricot / 375 posts
I use Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray. I originally got it for my wedding, but its the only way I could make it through a day in Southern Louisiana without my makeup dripping off everywhere. Even though we are back in the north east now, I still wear it every day because its so nice not to have to touch up my makeup!
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
@LomaLinda: Thanks for the tip! I'll try that out tomorrow!
@mrs scrapbook: Okay, I definitely have to buy that setting spray!
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