Liquid Eyeliner disappears - what do I need to "set it"

[NastyorNice]

I do not wear a great deal of make-up - just eyebrow pencil, a swoosh of liquid eyeliner, some mascara.

I do not wear foundation or anything on my skin (think the last time I wore foundation was in my 20s) and would rather not start having to do anything too faffy.

But - my eyeliner just disappears after a few hours. Patchily sometimes. I think it is natural skin oil etc.

What do I need to try and keep it lasting longer? Is it just some powder of some kind? A primer (not really sure what this is - but seen it mentioned on here) or some other magic kind of cream/stuff?

Help! Please.

I use Bobbi brown and it doesn't budge

Try a different brand. I'm using liquidlast from Mac at the moment. It really doesn't budge. It's a bugger to remove though. Otherwise, yes, you could try an eyelid primer.

The Bobbi Brown gel liners are good. Once they set they don't shift.

Bit different to apply than a liquid liner so might need to revisit your technique (you need a separate brush) but tbh I find it easier and a lot more forgiving than liquid liner (you can also blend it before it sets to give a softer look if you want, it keep it "sharp".)

I've tested loads of liquid eyeliners over the years. If your budget doesn't stretch to Bobbi Brown, the Bourjois one is pretty good. I always find the ones that you brush on stay better than the ones like a pen.

Sounds like you need a different eyeliner, if you have issues with it staying put then you may get on better with a waterproof liner as these are more difficult to budge. You can try setting it with a black eyeshadow on an angled (eyebrow) brush, but if the liner isn't staying then I doubt this is going to help.

I just use a soap and glory liquid one. It stays on all day but I do use a primer first - urban decay eye one - it's fab!

Try another liner.

I use some powder on my lids and then bourgeois liquid liner on top and it last all day and night.

Thank you for the hints everyone. I knew MN would come up trumps. I have just dusted a little powder over my eyelids over the last couple of days and the eyeliner (Bourjois one) has stayed put!

Thank you.

is the bobbi brown one in a glass pot, i have this, but it melts on me, should i powder over it. i have yet to find a liner that stays put.