Eyeliner for waterline?

[315]

I can't get eyeliner to stay in my waterline for more than an hour, if that. What am I missing here? What's your secret? Any tricks? Is there an eyeliner that actually stays put?

[bcarp30]

The only one that has stayed for me is the Bobbi brown gel eyeliner. UD, YSL, and Lancôme have all wiped away very quickly.

[veruca5839]

Swiping a clean Q-tip over the waterline immediately before applying liner helps.

I've also read using a flat brush to pat on a small amount of matching eyeshadow helps set the liner.

[315]

Aug 19, 2014 16:38:09 GMT -5 veruca5839 said:

Swiping a clean Q-tip over the waterline immediately before applying liner helps.

I've also read using a flat brush to pat on a small amount of matching eyeshadow helps set the liner.

Yup, I do this almost every time.

[majick143]

I use nars larger than life long wear eyeliner and it stays for me

[aak0517]

I've used a pencil from MAC called Engraved I believe and had good luck with that. I tried a ton and liked that the most and have used it ever since for years now.

[callmehales]

some people just can't make it stay...i've tried lots of things, but my waterline just eats liner. i've accepted it.

[char217]

The best one I've used and still use for my waterline is MAC Smolder in black. They have other colors, it's just my go to. It's a Kohl pencil liner. You never want to use a gel liner for your water line.

[laterbloomer]

What on earth is your waterline?

[char217]

Aug 20, 2014 8:32:32 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

What on earth is your waterline?

It's the inner lid on the bottom of your eye. So, think inside your eyelid not on the outside.

[veruca5839]

Aug 19, 2014 21:47:17 GMT -5 callmehales said:

some people just can't make it stay...i've tried lots of things, but my waterline just eats liner. i've accepted it.

Yeah, this is me.  It looks good right when I apply it but then it will either irritate my eyes or disappear soon after.  Sad, because I love the look, but oh well.

[pooh8402]

I use a flat eyeliner brush, dampened, dipped in eye shadow. Then I "stamp" it into my waterline.