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Smudge free eyeliner

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melonchunks · 23/01/2026 06:43

Watery eyes, contact lens wearer
So far I’ve tried

Laura Mercier Gel
Bobbi Brown gel
Hourglass waterproof

within 2 hours I’ve got fallout
Any suggtions?

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scoobydeedoo · 23/01/2026 06:47

The only eyeliner that doesn't smudge on me is the Milk infinity long wear eyeliner, it's amazing. Only comes in 3 colours though.

They also do a jelly blush that is indestructible, in case you're in the market for one 😁

PrincessHoneysuckle · 23/01/2026 06:48

Elf waterproof khol

cartagenagina · 23/01/2026 07:08

I’m going to get hammered for this as I know some mumsnetters hate the brand.

I have post menopausal “dry eye” which contrarily means my eyes run really wet. The only eyeliner that doesn’t smudge or run is Tropic.

Edited to say no, I do not sell the stuff! I buy it from their website.

LattePatty · 23/01/2026 07:52

I rate Wonderskin eyeliner pencil. It comes in different colours. I have plum as saw it recommends for blue eyes.

melonchunks · 23/01/2026 08:07

Thank you.
I’ll be in a John Lewis next week so any recs for mainstream brands?

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TheLongRider · 23/01/2026 12:37

MAC colour excess gel pencil eyeliner. Comes in a variety of colours and doesn't budge on me. I have dry eyes (excess tears as a result) and oily eyelids and it's one of the few that stays put. It's good on my waterline and for tight- lining.

I've tried Bobbi Brown, Victoria Beckham, Charlotte Tilbury and Lisa Eldridge. I like Lisa Eldridge's eye pencils for smudging and blending. Charlotte Tilbury comes next in my ratings. Catrice used to do an excellent waterproof eye pencil and I would look at their range for budget options.

melonchunks · 23/01/2026 15:50

Thank you @TheLongRider I’ll try it.
Another oily lid, dry but watery eye sufferer.

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TeaRoseTallulah · 23/01/2026 17:59

melonchunks · 23/01/2026 08:07

Thank you.
I’ll be in a John Lewis next week so any recs for mainstream brands?

Estée Lauder

Silverbirchleaf · 23/01/2026 17:59

Avon glimmerstick

FuriousInventions · 23/01/2026 18:21

Oily lids and watery eyes here too. Weirdly, Primark’s eyeshadow stick (dark brown, £4) sticks the best to my lids without smudging or flaking off. There’s a little sharpener in the end of the tube to get a sharp point, but I prefer to apply it with a fine eyeliner brush.

WestrayWife · 23/01/2026 18:23

Rimmel - cheap, cheerful, lots of colours and doesn’t particularly smudge unless you rub it. Classic 90s.

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