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Looking for a black eyeliner that twists open

26 replies

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 09/12/2020 12:16

I need a new eyeliner, I like it to be very pigmented and have staying power. I use it for tightlining if that makes any difference. I've just used the very end of a Pixi one which was brilliant. BUT I have a problem with my hand and I'd rather not have to sharpen a pencil so am hoping somone can recommend a really good black eyeliner that you twist up instead?

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MikeUniformMike · 09/12/2020 13:21

There are the ones that are a brush that you dip in gel - Rimmel do one - but you need a steady hand.
Most of the pencil ones like Stay Perfect don't twist or sharpen, and I don't get on with them, but I think that Rimmel, Maybelline or Essence do them. Have a look in Superdrug.

The felt tip ones by Collection are pretty good.

MikeUniformMike · 09/12/2020 13:22

Correction, I think that Rimmel, Maybelline or Essence do the ones that you twist up.

aliceholland246 · 09/12/2020 13:23

Soap and glory

TottiePlantagenet · 09/12/2020 13:30

I buy this Japanese one when I'm in the Far East. I use it for tight lining too and it doesn't budge or give me panda eyes.

millymoo1202 · 09/12/2020 13:38

Chanel waterproof one is great and it twists up with a wee sharpener in the end

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 09/12/2020 14:59

Thanks for suggestions. I am currently using a Catrice one but the staying power is crap.

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lindyloo57 · 09/12/2020 15:08

I have yet to find a liner for tightlineing that stays put, it always transfers to bottom lid, and as for lining the water line forget it, nothing i use stays put. I few I have tried, pixi, double wear, loreal, maybelline, no7, laura geller, laura mercier, nyx, can anyone recommend a liner for the water line.

GuyFawkesDay · 09/12/2020 15:13

www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/eyes/eye-pencils/Deep-Black-Kajal/p-KM0030301200144

The normal Kajal for waterline is excellent too

ims0rrydarlingg · 09/12/2020 15:17

www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eye-Makeup/Eyeliner/Rimmel-Ultimate-Kohl-Eye-Pencil-Kajal-Black-Obsidian/p/755550?gclid=CjwKCAiAiML-BRAAEiwAuWVggvrgerzzA74SYlhkkJPYjJ4IawYNLW96FRGrwy85HXWWe9GkRExkNxoCA10QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This one twists but it is a kajal eyeliner so slighter thicker. I put it in my waterline and then smudge it out.

Vicliz24 · 09/12/2020 15:27

I love the felt tip Collection one . It never budges and is so easy to use . Plus it's only £3

NowWhatUsernameShallIHave · 11/12/2020 00:57

The rimmel one is excellent

1vandal2 · 11/12/2020 01:05

Avon blackest black glimmerstick eyeliner. They have a multitude of twist up different coloured eyeliners

MrsSiba · 11/12/2020 01:11

@1vandal2 was just about to say the same 😆

The glimmer sticks are excellent and last all day. I have one in black, a glittery gunmetal grey, purple and dark green.

Last year I saw them at quite a few local Christmas fairs for £1

redroses86 · 11/12/2020 06:15

I use the Benefit Bad Gal Bang 24 hour one for tightlining. Excellent staying power and is twist up so no sharpening.
www.johnlewis.com/benefit-badgal-bang-24-hour-eye-pencil/p4281437?s_ppc=1dxDSA-BEAUTY39700018921587155&tmad=c&tmcampid=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZmAsaPF7QIVjt_tCh04yw4PEAAYASAAEgJ4QfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Brillenbar47 · 11/12/2020 06:35

Stila twists and I find it great for not budging

Darklane · 11/12/2020 06:41

Rimmel, Revlon & L’Oreal do one. Not just black either.

Autumnchill · 11/12/2020 06:48

Bobbi Brown, really good staying power

movingonup20 · 11/12/2020 07:02

I have a couple, one is Ester Lauder, the other I can't remember the brand but it was cheaper from Amazon

AlwaysLatte · 11/12/2020 07:14

Avon do them. I went mad and bought them in every colour! They're great.

Sasuma · 11/12/2020 08:14

This Milk eyeliner fits the bill, I wear it every day: www.cultbeauty.co.uk/milk-makeup-long-wear-gel-eyeliner.html

violetbunny · 11/12/2020 09:44

@millymoo1202

Chanel waterproof one is great and it twists up with a wee sharpener in the end
Second this!
MichaelBaubles · 11/12/2020 09:49

The Essence ones from Wilko are super cheap and really good!

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 11/12/2020 18:17

I agree with PPs - the Avon glimmersticks are great! Really easy to twist and apply, they stay on all day and ridiculously cheap!

Lndnmummy · 11/12/2020 21:37

Hourglass gel liner pen. It’s the darkest black and super slim, twists up and is always sharp. I use it for tightlining

1vandal2 · 12/12/2020 20:50

Yeah i have at least one of each colour

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