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Calling Shanus 8/30

ECBG — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:27:50 GMT

I just read that to soften gel eyeliner, microwave (lid off), for up to 10 seconds.

Our microwave is so strong, I think 3 seconds would do the little softening I need. (They showed the BB eyeliner as the example.)

Hmmmmm..........

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ScrapHappy — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:18:19 GMT

In the 80's we had those eye liner pencils (red), I think by Maybelline. Came in brown or black. Had to use a pencil sharpener to sharpen it. We'd use a lighter or a match to soften the pencil. Anyone else do that?

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SoCal Bred — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:31:42 GMT

@ScrapHappy .... I have seen girlfriend's do that with a match or lighter....

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Jk9 — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:29:48 GMT

@ScrapHappy I remember my older sisters doing that very carefully.

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Jk9 — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:37:59 GMT

I just tuck the pencil (cap on) in my bra to warm it while I wash my face and put on skin care. Gets it warm enough for me to see a bit of difference.

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AKgirl2 — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:13:50 GMT

@ECBG ~ My sister-in-law used Maybelline (red) eye pencil in black. Always had her trusty Bic lighter to warm pencil up.

Hard to judge the amount of seconds needed to soften up an eyeliner pencil in a microwave. I'd try placing it in a bowl of hot water with cap on.

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ECBG — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:17:49 GMT

@AKgirl2 wrote:
@ECBG ~ My sister-in-law used Maybelline (red) eye pencil in black. Always had her trusty Bic lighter to warm pencil up.

Hard to judge the amount of seconds needed to soften up an eyeliner pencil in a microwave. I'd try placing it in a bowl of hot water with cap on.

@AKgirl2

I had forgotten I have seen that method used before! I probably saw it in college from someone on the hall.

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BExplorer — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:48:41 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
In the 80's we had those eye liner pencils (red), I think by Maybelline. Came in brown or black. Had to use a pencil sharpener to sharpen it. We'd use a lighter or a match to soften the pencil. Anyone else do that?

Yes 😅, thanks for that memory!

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:02:37 GMT

I have a friend who still wears those Maybelline eyeliners and still uses a lighter to soften it before she uses it. LOL

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ECBG — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 23:14:59 GMT

@Lipstickdiva

Well, if it works, it works!!!!!!!

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brandiwine — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:00:19 GMT

@Jk9 I'm afraid the pencil would fall out. HA!HA! Great idea and FYI love your sweet dog pic

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:11:29 GMT

Wow. I've never heard of microwaving gel eyeliner pencils before. I agree with you @ECBG that 10 seconds seems excessive. My microwave would melt the pencil in 10 seconds.

Have you tried it yet?

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ECBG — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:40:05 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
Wow. I've never heard of microwaving gel eyeliner pencils before. I agree with you @ECBG that 10 seconds seems excessive. My microwave would melt the pencil in 10 seconds.

Have you tried it yet?

@San Antonio Gal

I saw where the gel liner POT could be microwaved, not the pencil.

Some of the ladies mentioned having known about using a lighter on an eyeliner pencil.