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Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

cuddlesmama — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:36:29 GMT

I just started using eyeshadow powder for an eyeliner ( not on the waterline) and am surprised how easy it goes on smooth and not choppy like a eye pencil can do and stays on all day!! I wish I had tried this years ago I wouldn't of wasted so much money on eyeliner pencils.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

NickNack — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:41:04 GMT

I don't use eyeshadow, but I do use a cake eyeliner (like an eyeshadow). I think it's so much easier to apply and does last all day. I use Laura Mercier.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

vermint — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:02:37 GMT

I started using dark brown e/s for liner before anyone ever made a shadow-liner (at least as far as I know, I'm talking way back in the 80's). Never could get the kind of line I want with a pencil or liquid liner. Now that I'm almost 60 , powders are definitely the way to go for me. I can get the powders down into my lash line in a way I never could with other products.

My favorites are Laura Geller's Eye Rimz in Bronze, and the baked liner in Dutch Chocolate. I love her colored EyeRimz, too!

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

Phantom41 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:30:45 GMT

I've been using a dark brown eye shadow as liner for quite a while. I also use it for touch ups around my hair line when my grey roots start showing. It's just as good as the hair touch up stuff!

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:42:01 GMT

I haven't given up eyeliner altogether, but I'm using eyeshadow more often these days. Using eyeshadow as eyeliner creates a softer look, which might be better for some of us. When I really want to take the time and do my eyes up more, I'll use both.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

Suzeecat — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:48:12 GMT

I've not had good luck getting the intensity I like with just shadow, although I like the softer lines. What I've been doing is lining with a darker shade and covering it with my eyeshadow. The shadow softens the harshness of the liner but I still have a nice, dark intensity at my lash line.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

Sooner — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:51:15 GMT

I learned that many many years ago from the Trish McEvoy makeup artist. I use one of their very fine eyeliner brushes and place it (not rub it along) at the base of my eyelids. It is the perfect quick daytime look. I don't have trouble with it stinging my eyes or coming off either for some reason. I just tap and dot it along in a straight line along and almost into my lashes.

I do this a lot.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

fbm8282lsm — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:01:45 GMT

I had my make up done for DSs' wedding last New Years Eve and they recommended using a liner pencil , smudged on the top and eye shadow on the bottom, it was a much softer look. I have done this ever since, I liked the way it looked in the pictures.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

Uglybuster — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:59:44 GMT

I like to use a darker e/s shade in the pallet I am using as an eyeliner. I use a liner brush and get it wet to make the line. I have done this for years.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

Katluvr58 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:48:22 GMT

I've been doing the lower lashes this way for years. I started doing the top lash line this way for about 3 years. I still like the gel and if I use gel I take the powder and apply it at the outer corners of my eye instead of putting a heavy gel line. That way I can soften it by smudging it a bit.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

dobiesrule — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:11:26 GMT

I started doing this a couple of years ago mainly because I could no longer draw a straight line with the pencil!

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

vac — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:53:47 GMT

I still use a pencil on my lower lids, but on my upper lids I use a Too Faced eyeshadow in the color Stiletto from the Naked Eye palette. Doesn't budge all day. I want to try the Laura Mercier tightline cake eyeliner.

Re: Does Anyone Here Not Use An Eyeliner Pencil And Uses E/S Powder Instead?

HappyDaze — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:19:34 GMT

I do sometimes. It is often less harsh looking that pencil, gel, or pen liners.