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Liquid eyeliner that doesn't budge

28 replies

Dinosaur1991 · 04/11/2016 20:55

I'm after a black liquid/gel eyeliner that doesn't transfer to my upper eyelid. I seem to have really oily eyelids and every eyeliner I've tried just becomes a blurry mess Sad
I'm currently using the Illamasqua presision ink one and that's not to bad but still smudges. Any recommendations?

OP posts:
SirChenjin · 04/11/2016 20:58

I don't have a recommendation for a liquid eyeliner, sorry, but have you tried using a primer first? My eye makeup stays put all day with Urban Decay's primer (comes in a little purple tube - brilliant stuff)

MoonHare · 04/11/2016 21:01

Body shop liquid eyeliner

ZacharyQuack · 04/11/2016 21:06

You could try setting the liner with a powder eyeshadow. Use a thin angled brush to press a black eyeshadow over the liquid liner. This might stop it smudging. If you're happy with that result, you can try using different coloured or sparkly eyeshadows to change the look of your liner.

ZacharyQuack · 04/11/2016 21:07

Or try Kat Von D's tattoo liner in Trooper, that stuff doesn't budge.

microsnake · 04/11/2016 21:08

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Catdogcat · 04/11/2016 21:13

Kat Von D tattoo liner is great. I also have very oily eyelids and it doesn't budge.

Gullane · 04/11/2016 22:14

Oh MAC's waterproof eyeliner. Comes in a tiddly tube and is applied with a brush. Utterly brilliant...only comes off with olive oil on a cotton pad.

Cheesymonster · 05/11/2016 09:25

I use Rimmel Glam Eyes which doesn't transfer like others I've tried.

Lonelynessie · 05/11/2016 12:36

Yep, Kat Von D Tattoo liner is brilliant. I wore it in +35 degree heat this summer and even went for swim in the sea and it didn't budge!

Queenbean · 05/11/2016 12:37

I have the same problem, I use the Rimmel waterproof one which stays

It's only a fiver too

fabled.com/rimmel-exaggerate-liquid-eyeliner-black-25g-326019011?gclid=CM62nODQkdACFVAz0wodeUIHmw

luciole15 · 05/11/2016 12:40

Guerlain. Comes in a beautiful bottle too.

Currently I use Maybelline tattoo eyeshadows applied with a fine brush.

Bobbi Brown has a new one out. A bit sparkly too which is nice. In a tube. The solid one with brush runs for me.

Going to check out the Kat von D Tattoo. Sounds perfect!

annabanana23 · 05/11/2016 13:42

I love Avon always on point

isitnotsummeryet · 05/11/2016 13:49

i've just got the septoria one as i have exactly the same issue OP, it's brilliant, and not expensive either!

Original poster
Dinosaur1991 · 05/11/2016 13:50

Thank you everyone! A lot of good suggestions here! Feeling hopeful that I'll find one that stays put Smile

OP posts:
Thatwaslulu · 05/11/2016 13:50

Collection do one that's waterproof and doesn't budge, it's in a little blue bottle but can't remember what it's called.

auldfuckingspinster · 05/11/2016 18:50

GOSH from super drug doesn't shift without heavy duty eye make up remover.

JaceLancs · 05/11/2016 18:51

I have an Estée Lauder one that doesn't shift at all

Shannonreanne123 · 05/11/2016 18:56

In my experience I am a make up artist btw... I'd deffintly say they're real eyeliner by benefit is by far the best eyeliner I have ever come across its slightly angled too make life easier! It is also waterproof hope this helps x

Judydreamsofhorses · 05/11/2016 20:35

Kat Von D's tattoo liner. I have tried hundreds of different ones, all smudgy, until someone brought me one of these back from the US a few years ago. I ended up bulk buying the next time I went, and now the brand is sold in Debenhams.

Yourface · 09/11/2016 08:18

Can I ask a Kat Von D question?

I have OP's problem after years of successful no7 use, aging and sagging, greasy eyelid is working against it. I used another cheaper brand that claims to be 'tattoo' no budge style and yes it didn't budge. However, it took so long to dry I kept assuming it was dry, relaxing my eyes and getting it all over my upper eyelids.

So the question in short is, does Kat Von D take ages to dry? I don't want to spend all that on an eyeliner to find that out?

TobleroneBoo · 09/11/2016 08:23

How liquid are we talking? Like dipping in a pot?

If you are happy with a "pen" then I wholeheartedly recommend Stila stay all day.
I researched it after I was sick of smudges. My eyes water whenever I laugh so it was happening a lot - haven't looked back since i bought this and you can get it from boots ( I think) m&s, asos etc

FinnFamilyMoomintroll · 09/11/2016 08:29

Another recommendation for the MAC stuff here - it's impossible to get it off even when you're really trying!

LadyOfTheCanyon · 09/11/2016 08:50

Benefit they're real. I had the same problem as my upper lids are starting to droop and colour transfers easily. I used urban decay primer which stopped the transfer.

However on another note I was noticing that as my eyes were looking more hooded, wearing liquid eyeliner was just making my eyes look piggier and less wide awake and open. I've since ditched wearing liquid eyeliner and look much better as a result. Has anyone else experienced this?

Yourface · 09/11/2016 09:16

I don't think my eyes have dropped enough for that yet but they have defo drooped and I can see what you are saying. I can imagine that happening to me eventually. Without liquid eyeliner I just look ill. I could give up all make up but that. It's weird the effect it has. I suppose tattoo is an option but seems a bit extreme.

Is the MAC liquid and quick drying?