Is there an eyeliner that I can wear on top lids that won't transfer to rest of lids?!

[Trickymoments]

I really like the look of eyeliner on my top lid for a bit of definition but every time I do it it ends up smudged on the upper part of my eyelid.

I've tried using eye primer & powder to set it but it still smudges and looks messy.

I don't want black or anything too harsh or felt tip pen like. I've just bought Clinique intense eyeliner in a shimmery greeny brown and I love it but it won't stay put!

Can anyone suggest something that won't move before I waste anymore money?!

Watching with interest, as I also have this problem. It's better when I do primer, shadow, a fairly dry liner and then glitter dust shadow on top to 'set' the liner. I have hooded lids though :-( all the makeup tutorials are useless, even the ones for hooded lids....

Glad it's not just me Bobbin! I see people all the time with lovely looking liner that's not smudged.
What are hooded lids?

I use this. It might come in less harsh shades than the black i use, not sure.
It NEVER smudges, stays put all day even if out in rain or after a cry!
It does still wipe clean off with a wipe with little effort! Amazing

Hooded lids - have a look at the actress Emma Stone; look at how her eyelids aren't very visible. The upper fold under your eyebrow comes down to the eyelash line.

This makes it sound awful but it's not! It just means I can't do big manga eye makeup!

Oh I think that must be what I have then. Basically not much lid visible.
I'm not sure eyeshadow really works for me as it makes me eyes look wrinkly whereas the top lid liner does make my eyes stand out nicely. Doesn't look as good on the lower lid though, seems to make my eyes look even smaller.

Any more suggestions for eyeliners that stay put?

MAC fluid line eye pencil works for me (hooded lids). Water willow is a lovely green.

Avon glimmersticks, waterproof ones x

Seventeen high drama is amazing. It doesnt budge. I use it to tightline

Estée Lauder double wear eyeliner is the only one that doesn't budge on me.

Stila smudge sticks are good, I like the no 7 liquid liner too. I had an eyeko one which stayed put but was horrible to apply so wouldn't really recommend it!

How about the Bobbi Brown gel liner? Reviews look good, anyone use this?

both bobbi brown and maybelline gel eyeliner don't transfer on me and loads of pens do

estee lauder double wear one is also good but not as good as the gel ones

No7 liquid eyeliner.

I have this problem badly and I use the Collection 2000 waterproof liquid eyeliner, really cheap and works very well

i dont like harsh lines either
my suggestion is the best ever ever ever bobbi brown gel eyeliner PEN in violet nights. Its great

pencil www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2328/29905/Makeup/Eyes/Eyeliner/Perfectly-Defined-Gel-Eyeliner/New-Shades

Jack those colour options look lovely but does it not smudge or transfer to rest of eyelid? It looks a lot like the Clinique one I'm using at the moment?

Another vote for Avon Glimmersticks! I had the same problem...

I just bought this nyx one, I am totally cack handed when it comes to eyeliner but this is so easy to use and doesn't mark my upper lid at all which is rare.

I use an eyebrow pencil.

Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner smudges on me. Gutting as I LOVE it.
I have just bought a Kiko felt pen thing. I was sceptical, because I don't like felt pen eyeliners much compared to gel. But the Kiko one doesn't smudge at ALL. And it has such a long, tapered tip that it's possible to get a very nice, fine 'daytime friendly' line, as well as doing a full-on cat-eyes look. Am going to check out some of the other recommendations on this thread, though!

the GEL PENCIL

plus prep eyelid well with powder or shadow

Estee Lauder double wear, they do a lovely slightly shimmery brown, once it's dry which takes a few seconds doesn't move.

Sorry meant to say the eyeliner pen thing.