Recommendations for Eye-liner

Updated on June 04, 2008
A.W. asks from South San Francisco, CA
30 answers

Hi ladies...

Can anyone recommend pencil eyeliner that they really like that actually stays on? I have tried many and nothing seems to work. I usually put the eyeliner on my tear line so maybe that's why I'm having a hard time finding a good one. I have MAC's Kohl line and it glides well but smears after a few hours. I also have the liquid one from Laura Mercier but it just takes long to put on. I just need a pencil that works. Thanks so much for reading this!

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D.S.

answers from Bakersfield on

Lancome water proof eyeliner. its self sharpening too. i dont have eyelashes due to a disorder that i have so i use that on my eyes and as close to the eyeball i can get (right where eyelashes would grow) and it doesnt smude (unless im crying and i wipe/itch my eyes really hard). i love it :)

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S.M.

answers from Fresno on

I am a bit biased since I am a Mary Kay consultant (my www.marykay.com/skmoore) but I love Mary Kay eyeliner. I haven't had trouble with it smearing and it stays put all day.

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C.F.

answers from Modesto on

Hi,
Have you tried The Body Shop at Home?
Here is my website: www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/cflesher.
It is body shop products for busy Moms like you that don't have time to get to the mall. Let me know what you would like to sample.
Thanks,
Cynthia

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J.A.

answers from San Francisco on

Hi,
I like Almay intense eye color eyeliner( different shades for your eye color)...even compared to the bare escentuals which is more expensive, it works and looks great! The drawback though is that it;s unnatural ingredients are damaging long-term.

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N.K.

answers from San Francisco on

Hi A.,

I love my Bobbie Brown eyepencils. I have a brown and a grey and they both work great and stay on well for me.

You might try one of them when you are out shopping and see if you like it before committing to it since it is a more expensive product.

Bobbie Brown is only in the nicer department stores too so not as easily available although I know you can oder their products online from Nordstrom.com.

Have a great day and happy makeuping.

N.

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R.R.

answers from Stockton on

A.,
I have also had problems with eye liner because I wear hard contact lenses and my eyes are so sensitive, so I have tried just about everything out there. I can't wear liquid because it irritates my eyes too much. I like to wear either black or brown & on my tear line & inner lids but sometimes I wear it outside as well. The ones that have worked well for me are the MAC pencil (regular line) and the Estee Lauder Pencil Duo line (comes in a blue plastic roll-up which I love so you don't have to sharpen and black stayes on me all day.
If you find something other than these two, please let me know. Have a Great Day!

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S.Y.

answers from San Francisco on

Hi A.,

I've also run into the same problem, I've tried dozens...
The latest one that has worked out pretty well for me is the line from MaryKay, so if you know anyone from MaryKay, try to get a catalog, there's a pretty good selection of colors.
It's the one line that I can wear all day, and not worry too much about smudging off.

Good luck!

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C.Q.

answers from San Francisco on

Hi there,
I am a mother of 2 and also having a busy life. As I've been working 2 jobs, I've been looking for make-up to get all thru the day & night. I've tried so many brands and I discovered Maybelline unstoppable eyeliner. I got it from from Walgreens. I swear, I have to take it out after I got home.
Try it, it works for me.

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D.R.

answers from Sacramento on

Hi A. - I've used Revlon's colorstay eyeliner forever and it has never smeared on me.

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J.S.

answers from San Francisco on

I would recommend putting the eyeliner just below that tear line. It's actually dangerous to put it on there. I LOVE Origin's eyeliner and it's less chemical as far as make up goes. Try them. :)

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A.S.

answers from Salinas on

I have gone through the same thing!! But I've been using Mary Kay products now for about 3 yrs, and LOVE their eyeliners. They are $10 + tax, here's a link to my personal website (the eyeliner page, we also carry liquid)and then the generalized one:
www.marykay.com/asevey/color/eyes/mksignatureeyeliner/def...
www.marykay.com

ETA: My fav color is Steely :)

Enjoy!!
A.

C.C.

answers from Fresno on

Clarins makes a fantastic eyeliner that goes on very creamy and smooth but is waterproof. I love it. You can buy it at Sephora.

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J.Z.

answers from Sacramento on

ok I have tried them all, high end to low end, but no kidding, my favorite is Avon's Glimmer sticks. They go on so well and last all day! I love them. Best of all you can get them from like $2.99 So I stock up when my avon lady tells me they are on sale. My favorite color is Cosmic Brown, it is dark enough without being black. They make great lipliners too, my fav on that is Simply Spice, it is a neutral and works under any lip stick or gloss I have tried.

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J.R.

answers from San Francisco on

I personally love the Benefit eyeliner, its a little pricy but seems to work the best and stays on for a long time.

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N.C.

answers from San Francisco on

I have used good old Cover Girl for the last 15 years and am always satisfied with it. I do use other brands but this is my standard for every day. An added bonus is the price for sure!!

Good luck!

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H.T.

answers from San Francisco on

Hi A.,
I have tried many eye lines myself and have always gone back to Clinique. Although recently I have been using Almay (purple because I have brown eyes) but it runs by day end, I just need to get my little one up to taking trips and we can go to Sephora! Happy hunting.
H.

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E.M.

answers from Bakersfield on

Hi A.-
The cheap to the expensive:
JANE ($3-$6)
Revlon colorstay ($8-$10)
L'Oreal ($8-$10)
Sonia Kashuk ($10-$15)
Mary Kay ($14??)

At the present time I have a Mary Kay liner and a Revlon liner. I find that if i powder or eye shadow first, the liner stays on better. Physicians Formula is a great eyeshadow base, and it's kind of shimmery. I even put a tiny bit under the eyes (very carefully) to set the liner. I agree that liquid takes way too long, and I also think that spending an arm and a leg on liner is insane. Quality products don't have to cost alot. I have found that maybelline, while I love the colors they provide, always makes my eyes hurt.
I love the Revlon most, though. And I not ashamed to say that until they discontinued it, I was a JANE eyeliner girl. But my color is gone, so I moved on and Revlon has treated me well. =)

-Target Shopper Extraordinaire, E. M.

G.M.

answers from Modesto on

Maybelline Unstoppable pencil liner works very well.

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N.S.

answers from San Francisco on

Hi A.,
I'm an Arbonne independent consultant, a 28-year-old company that distributes botanically-based, vegan-certified skin care, color cosmetics and nutrition products. Arbonne came out with a new eyeliner, one that is self-sharpening in April that is made with botanicals and enriched with vitamins A, C & E. I've had great feedback on the eyeliner and staying-ability and I can testify that it lasts a long time. I welcome you to try it for 50% off and Arbonne gives you a 45-day return policy. Check out www.N..myarbonne.com. The 50% offer is only good if ordered through me.

N. Shimizu
Arbonne Independent Consultant 15511496
____@____.com
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C.B.

answers from Salinas on

A.,

I have been using Arbonne's eye liners and I love them. I love also that they are pure, safe and beneficial. You can copy this link below to your browser and it will take you to the page that you are looking for.

https://secure.myarbonne.com/arbonne/catherinebell.nsf/p1...

God Bless,
C.

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K.E.

answers from Fresno on

Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners are great. They glide on really smooth and you can smudge them for about 30 seconds before they dry and become water proof. They come in great colors too!

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C.L.

answers from Fresno on

I have used the Clinique eyeliner for a long time now. It stays on really well and doesn't bleed at all.

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D.S.

answers from Stockton on

HI A.
put the eyeliner where your lower eyelashes are and it will stay on all day and any pencil will work
I use cover girl
good luck Danielle mother of 4

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A.L.

answers from Fresno on

A.: It is so funny you wrote this, because I had the same problem with this recently. I discovered that as far as actual "pencil" eyeliners go, getting back to the basics is the best thing you can do. An ACTUAL pencil. I bought the benefit one, and it works. Another really pro trick that I learned for makeup longevity is primer, primer, primer!!! Makeup primer not only allows your face to provide a flawless canvas for application, but they also make your makeup stay in place! I would recommend the smashbox pro primer, their original one is the best. Sephora carries it, and also online.
Good luck. I hope you enjoy these products.

:) A.

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J.M.

answers from San Francisco on

Hi A. - BeautiControl has a couple different eye liner pencils ... the Eye Defining Pencil, comes in 9 shades - soft application and long wearing. Next is the Color Freeze Eye Liner - 3 shades - transfer and fade resistant. Also, BC just introduced a liquid eye liner in 3 shades!!!

Check our my website - www.beautipage.com/bananabreze
Any questions let me know - ____@____.com

Have fun!

J. M.

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K.J.

answers from Bakersfield on

I use Mary Kay. I know a lot of people turn thier nose up to Mary Kay and I did too, but I have found this to be a great product.

Hope this helps.

K. J

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R.P.

answers from Sacramento on

Lancome has great pencils and colors. They are my favorite and I have alot of eyeliner pencils I use from various counters such as Clinque, Este, etc. I do not put it on the tear line though and that may be your problem because of the moisture of the eyes. I put on under neath the bottom eye lashes and the top of my upper lashes and it stays on all night and day.

Hope that helps.

R.

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L.C.

answers from San Francisco on

Hello,
I also had this problem and I bought a cheap one at walmart thought what the heck couldn't be an worse then the more expensive ones. marykate and ashley brand. Its a turn up kind so you don't have to sharpen it. It has worked for me. Good luck.
L.

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C.M.

answers from Chico on

I really like the Maybelline "twist up" style eyeliner pencil. It is may not be a department store name brand product, but that also means it is very affordable! This liner is easy to apply, does not smudge unless you rub your eyes or have a good cry, but it still washes off easily. Looks like they have three different types now...check out their website.

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