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Trish McEvoy Eyeliner application

Daisypap — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:55:17 GMT

I did not order the TS on HSN but I do enjoy watching Trish's make-up tips. I did get one of her gel eyeliner pencils as a free gift with order on her website. I tried to apply the eyeliner as she showed on HSN yesterday - by lifting the lid and applying it right at the lash line. I made a mess of it. I guess my eyes are "too blinky," but I just couldn't get the eyeliner that close to my eyeball. Anyone else have problems with that application method? Any tips?

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Tricolor — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:57:43 GMT

Don't feel bad, Daisy, I don't get it either. Maybe someone has had success but for me it was just too hard plus it felt very weird.

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HappyDaze — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:01:17 GMT

No, I don't have that issue as long as I hold the eyelid in place to do that (I don't know what technique she showed since I didn't watch it). Oddly, one eye I can easily do without even holding the eyelid (freehand application) but the other eye is too blinky so I have to hold it in place.

I got the sample too- first time trying her eyeliners and any gel eyeliner- and I think that eyeliner applies so incredibly smoothly so it really makes tightlining a breeze, especially compared to eyeliner pencils or pens. However, I did notice my eyes get irritated within an hour of wearing it.

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SahmIam — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:18:17 GMT

Daislypap, there are two ways of doing it; one is not possible for me (probably the way you're doing it) and the other is how someone else showed me.

You know how we have the waterline on our lower eye? I can't one there either because it's smeary and makes my eyes water. Many can, though, and if you look under your lashes on the upper lid, you'll see that waterline there. DON'T LINE THERE.

Instead: Look at yourself in the mirror. Now look to your nose, open your eye wide and line JUST UNDER THE LASHES. You don't need much as the effect is almost instant. As you move the pencil towards you nose, shift looking over to your shoulder; then line to your inner eye.

It may sound weird but it will look identical, will last all day AND will not bother your eyes at all. I wear contacts..if I line at all on the waterline, it will transfer to them. It NEVER transfers this way.

Basically, you're lining into the lash line just like you would on the TOP of your lid but..from underneath.

HTH and good luck : )

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orange — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:29:42 GMT

For me it also helps if you keep the pencil sharpened - a pointed tip is always easier when I do it (and I love how this looks on my eyes).

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KimThib — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:31:17 GMT

I LOVE the eyeliner, buy I wear it normally. I don't like that particular technique I do like to line my lower waterline, but I use a different waterproof liner for that.

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Ibby114 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:34:38 GMT

She did that dotted thing first- showing how simple application was! (not!) But then on the same demo did a standard line with another product. Either/or doesn't work for me, I have the shakes!

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beautybee — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:40:02 GMT

On 4/28/2014 HappyDaze said:
I got the sample too- first time trying her eyeliners and any gel eyeliner- and I think that eyeliner applies so incredibly smoothly so it really makes tightlining a breeze, especially compared to eyeliner pencils or pens. However, I did notice my eyes get irritated within an hour of wearing it.

I'm glad you mentioned this. I also had the same reaction. I really wanted to like it, but it irritated my eyes. I used it several times just to make sure it wasn't something else like allergies, but each time my eyes would get red and watery within a short time of wearing it.

I did try the method with an NYC eyeliner and it looked very nice. I'm going to try sahmlam's method.

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Daisypap — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:55:34 GMT

Thanks for the tips everyone. I am glad I am not the only one unable to line the way Trish does. I am going to try Sahmlam's tip above!

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4doggies — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:07:22 GMT

I find that it's just as easy to get Trish's effect if you line between the lashes from the top side, not underneath as she does it. When I do it her way I end up with liner on the waterline where it's not supposed to be.

Her gel pencils come with a smudger on the other end, you can use that to even out your line. Her sample pencils don't have the smudger, but a lot of d/s brands have it. I got mine when she sent her samples plus free mystery gift--that was the mystery gift.

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:11:59 GMT

It takes a lot of practice. Remember that you're trying to get the color in between the lashes, right at the base. Like Sahmlam said, not on the waterline.

I've found that I have an easier time doing this with liners that are felt or brush tipped, like markers. My favorite is the Physician's Formula Eye Booster liner. I've found mine at CVS and Ulta stores.

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virgosun — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:05:28 GMT

I tried this liner last year and returned it. No mater how I applied it, it still smeared after an hour or so of wear. Very disappointing. I now have the It Cosmetic Waterproof No Tug Liner in Plum and use it underneath my upper lashes and have no problem with it. So it may not be your fault, it may be the pencil itself. The way she lines is an old Way Bandy trick from the 60's (for those too young to remember he was one of the first hip celebrity make up artists in the swinging 60's and 70's who passed from AIDs).

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fitfuninformed — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:00:47 GMT

The method of tightlining can be accomplished with THE BEST tool created, which is absolutely smudge free, irritant-free and the most simple way. It is Two-Faced three-way eyeliner pen. Look into this girls you will not be disappointed. It applies precisely where it should, in between the lashes NOT on the waterline and does so effortlessly. Done in nano-seconds. It may also be used for ordinary lining as well, but I use just for tightlining. Trust me, I've tried them all to achieve this most AGE-DEFYING effect and it truly works. FYI, Tarte came out with a copycat but the product is not as pigmented.

Best ever, just wanted to share.

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Shellee — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:11:32 GMT

On 4/28/2014 virgosun said:
I tried this liner last year and returned it. No mater how I applied it, it still smeared after an hour or so of wear. Very disappointing. I now have the It Cosmetic Waterproof No Tug Liner in Plum and use it underneath my upper lashes and have no problem with it. So it may not be your fault, it may be the pencil itself. The way she lines is an old Way Bandy trick from the 60's (for those too young to remember he was one of the first hip celebrity make up artists in the swinging 60's and 70's who passed from AIDs).

I had the same problem with it smearing and smudging shortly after application. It looked nice when freshly applied, but within an hour or 2 I had smudges all in my eyes and under my lower lashes. I did not know if it was the eyeliner or the mascara and I tried for a few weeks before deciding it wasn't for me. I ended up returning the kit (I think it was the all about eyes kit from last year)

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BellaCarro — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:20:33 GMT

On 4/28/2014 fitfuninformed said:
The method of tightlining can be accomplished with THE BEST tool created, which is absolutely smudge free, irritant-free and the most simple way. It is Two-Faced three-way eyeliner pen. Look into this girls you will not be disappointed. It applies precisely where it should, in between the lashes NOT on the waterline and does so effortlessly. Done in nano-seconds. It may also be used for ordinary lining as well, but I use just for tightlining. Trust me, I've tried them all to achieve this most AGE-DEFYING effect and it truly works. FYI, Tarte came out with a copycat but the product is not as pigmented.

Best ever, just wanted to share.

Hmmm, never heard of this TooFaced product before. I'll keep and eye out (hah, excuse the pun). I love TM but find this method with this liner can smudge for me also but I really like the look. Does this TF pen come in several colors? ETA: where are my manners? Thank you for the rec.

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qwarkster — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:42:41 GMT

On 4/28/2014 BellaCarro said:
On 4/28/2014 fitfuninformed said:
The method of tightlining can be accomplished with THE BEST tool created, which is absolutely smudge free, irritant-free and the most simple way. It is Two-Faced three-way eyeliner pen. Look into this girls you will not be disappointed. It applies <em>precisely</em> where it should, in between the lashes NOT on the waterline and does so effortlessly. Done in nano-seconds. It may also be used for ordinary lining as well, but I use just for tightlining. Trust me, I've tried them all to achieve this most AGE-DEFYING effect and it truly works. FYI, Tarte came out with a copycat but the product is not as pigmented.

Best ever, just wanted to share.

Hmmm, never heard of this TooFaced product before. I'll keep and eye out (hah, excuse the pun). I love TM but find this method with this liner can smudge for me also but I really like the look. Does this TF pen come in several colors? ETA: where are my manners? Thank you for the rec.

Clarins makes one also -- '3-Dot Liner' Eyeliner.

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Wackers3 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:04:49 GMT

I have the oddest reaction when I do this technique as it tickles my eyes when I apply it. I have used this technique on and off for years and my biggest problem has always been the tickling which then prompts my eye to want to shut . Guess it's better than other problems but am sure some can imagine the challenge of trying to do something so precise when it tickles you while doing it.

Doesn't matter if I am aiming for the upper waterline or just placing dots between the upper lashes - they all prompt a ticklish feeling when doing. Sometimes I just stop and laugh myself.

I have looked at tarte's 3 pronged lash thingy but didn't know that Too-faced came out with it first. Hautelook had Too-faced products last week and now I regret not scrolling through them. Love paying 50% less.

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SD45 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:13:18 GMT

I purchased the Aubergine liner sometime last summer and wasn't happy with the application. It smeared on me. Not a fan of the gel liner, but because there was one included with the planner, I am up for another try with it.

Better luck with Laura Mercier cake eyeliner which is basically the same type application.