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Stop my kohl and eyeliner from moving!

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peckpeckpeck · 11/03/2022 13:57

I don't wear a lot of makeup. It's usually just concealer on the lower kids, liquid eyeliner, a smudge of kohl near the outer corners on the bottom, and mascara.

My problem is that the kohl always moves and looks messy, and the eyeliner stops looking crisp after an hour.

Would using primer help? Can anyone recommend a non-oily one? Would I use primer on both lids, before any other makeup?

Help!

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peckpeckpeck · 11/03/2022 14:10

Bump please!

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 11/03/2022 14:13

I use loose powder first then brush loose powder over the eyeliner to set it. I use a crayon style rather than a liquid though.

peckpeckpeck · 11/03/2022 14:18

The liquid eyeliner just looks less crisp. The kohl liner is the one that looks very smudged.

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ReadtheFT · 11/03/2022 14:21

Khol is supposed to get smudged, the original is a powder that smudges when in contact with eye moisture.
For the eyeliner maybe powder to absorb moisture n keep it crispy?

peckpeckpeck · 11/03/2022 14:22

Kohl is meant to be smudged around the eyes, but not smudge all the way down the lower lids though.

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Arucanafeather · 11/03/2022 14:23

I have the same problem with my eye liner! Haven’t found a solution yet. Never happened when I was younger.

Cas112 · 11/03/2022 14:35

Change eyeliner

peckpeckpeck · 11/03/2022 14:56

Does nobody have primer advice? Sad

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StormTreader · 11/03/2022 15:38

I wear neutral creme eyeshadow first and then put the eyeliner on top, stops the eyeliner from smudging and keeps powder eyeshadow in place too.

feckingknackered · 11/03/2022 18:29

Estée Lauder double wear liner doesn't budge

Kjr33 · 11/03/2022 19:53

Eyeshadow primer, I use rimmel but I would like to try urban decay. It creates a barrier to the oil your eyelids produce, totally changed things for me and loads of make up I thought I couldn’t wear I now can.

Amrapaali · 11/03/2022 20:04

Set the kohl with loose powder. Any translucent face powder is fine. After applying the kohl, use a small brush and dab a very tiny smidgen of powder on top. Kohl will stay put.

Even better use dark brown or black powder eyeshadow to set it

BeanyBops · 11/03/2022 20:06

Kat Von d tattoo liner is excellent for staying put.

peckpeckpeck · 11/03/2022 21:25

Thanks everybody!

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