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Black Eyeliner! Best out there?

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Emiliana52 · 07/11/2025 15:02

I like wearing black eyeliner but hate the smudging. Anyone out there who has found the best, non-smudge. I’ve tried a range, waterproof and nothing seems to work. Bored of having to go to the toilet, catching a glance at my black eyes when the eyeliner has smudged and having to wipe it with a tissue or my finger tips!

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MedievalNun · 07/11/2025 15:07

Shamelessly following for suggestions.

The best one I ever used was a Benefit one.

Unfortunately (but not for my bank balance) there isn’t a Benefit shop nearby so I’ve swapped to an Avon glimmerstick one. They do have something similar to the Benefit one so I’m going to try that one

PrincessHoneysuckle · 07/11/2025 16:22

Elf no budge eyeliner

Emiliana52 · 08/11/2025 16:55

Thank you!

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NotsosunnyShropshire · 08/11/2025 16:56

Pencil - Victoria Beckham or Nars

Liquid - Tarte

CMOTDibbler · 08/11/2025 17:09

Wonderskin pencils are amazing, they just don't move

booboohoohoo · 08/11/2025 17:35

Liquid - fenty

Emiliana52 · 08/11/2025 20:30

Thank you!

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Typtoe · 08/11/2025 20:37

Wonderskin pencils are better than VB and agree with PP - lasts all day. If you like a gel liner, Jones Road (Bobbi Brown's makeup brand now she isn't with Bobbi Brown) has been a god send for my oily lids.

BlimeyO · 08/11/2025 20:49

Not wishing to hijack, but I love the look of black eyeliner on other people but am always unsure of how best to apply it, and worry about smudging
If anyone has any tips or recommendations for someone 50+ please do let me know. Thanks!

WalterMittysPuppet · 08/11/2025 20:55

Jumping in shamelessly to ask if anyone has found a product for sensitive eyes - I have all but given up tightlining the upper and/or lower waterline with a pencil, my eyes start burning instantly. I usually have to push dark eyeshadow into the base of my lashes instead - I've had some luck with liquid eyeliner as close to the lashes as possible, but they never look very defined...

Emiliana52 · 09/11/2025 12:57

Jumpins welcome! Someone recommended Max waterproof and Sephora!

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Emiliana52 · 11/11/2025 17:15

I bought Maxfactor’s waterproof black mascara and so far, it’s a game changer! I will buy the others ones soon and report back to you when I do!!

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MissSookieStackhouse · 04/03/2026 00:50

Just wondering how you got on with the eyeliner recommendations @Emiliana52 - did you find any which actually stay put?

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