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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: How do you tightline without smudge probl? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:25:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php K. Period. on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805869 Sat, 06 May 2017 21:51:08 +0000 K. Period. 1805869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If you can find Marc Jacobs, they have a super skinny version of their gel pencil that is particularly good for tight lining. It isn't as good of a value (product amount for the $) compared to the bigger gel pencil, but it is super awesome easy to use for tight lining.  It is this one: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sephora.com/fineliner-ultra-skinny-gel-eye-crayon-eyeliner-P404247?skuId=1773118&om_mmc=ppc-GG_192079599_15347116359_pla-81610603239_1820455_49113159039_9032943_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&gclid=Cj0KEQjw6LXIBRCUqIjXmdKBxZUBEiQA_f50Ph00PSB8EJgXO9fNjnOlYKo0bDT4SC4jSTWDufZg3yUaAiAO8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds">http://www.sephora.com/finelin.....&om_m</a> harmonica on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805705 Sat, 06 May 2017 09:51:54 +0000 harmonica 1805705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for all your great advise, annagybe, Jenava and Scarlet! It will be fun to try this out. annagybe on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805307 Fri, 05 May 2017 04:45:27 +0000 annagybe 1805307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Used to sell it at Sephora, but couldn't find it on their website <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-emphaseyes-eyeliner" rel="nofollow">http://tartecosmetics.com/tart.....s-eyeliner</a> Jenava on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805276 Fri, 05 May 2017 02:26:21 +0000 Jenava 1805276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've found the kat von d liner bothers my eyes if it gets anywhere near them.  I love it for regular lining, but not tight-lining or water-lining.  I use bobbi brown gel liner with a stiff, flat brush for tight-lining, but make sure you do NOT get the one with metallic flecks in it; I made that mistake and the flecks come off in my eyes and irritate them.  My dream is to get a tattoo'd tightlight.  (-: Scarlet on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805122 Thu, 04 May 2017 15:54:00 +0000 Scarlet 1805122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In the case of the LM cake liner, I have found that what works for me is to be sure the application is not too wet. I test it by dabbing the brush on the back of my hand first. Then it is important to aim for the base of the eye lashes but to avoid the waterline. Requires a good tilted mirror that you can ideally sit with, which I never do because I am constantly harassed by small children, ahem. I gave it a shot once a day until I got the experience how to get it to work for me. I also was shown once by the make up artist how to do it when I bought the liner and watched a couple of youtube videos. Most helpful was having someone do it for me once. The LM counter had a real makeup artist, as opposed to a sales associate, but she is only there certain hours, so it might pay to find out about that ahead of time.  For regular eyeliner I like the waterproof pencils from Chanel, but I find them not soft enough for tightlining. I have no experience with gel or liquid, but for a not very talented makeup applier such as myself, I find a brush and cake liner to be relatively forgiving. harmonica on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805069 Thu, 04 May 2017 14:17:47 +0000 harmonica 1805069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JP , thanks for the advise! I appreciate it. Unfortunately this doesn't work well for me. Might be bc of my east asian eyes. Or another reason. I've decided to go to a make-up store that I trust and ask for updates on products and advise.As a reference, I'll keep in mind the comments here. Not sure they have LM, KVD or Marc Jacobs, but they do have Bobby Brown, Chanel and a variety of other European brands in different price range. JuniperGreen on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805068 Thu, 04 May 2017 14:09:34 +0000 JuniperGreen 1805068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My vote is for Bobbi Brown's gel liner - it has great staying power, and you apply it with a brush.   But a quicker (and cheaper!) solution that might be available in your makeup bag right now: Apply a little bit of matching eyeshadow on top of any liner you currently own with a flat eyeshadow brush.  Similar to Gigi's suggestion to apply powder under the eyes, it "sets" the makeup and makes it less prone to smudging.  Makeup is less likely to migrate onto or off of drier surfaces. Gail on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805039 Thu, 04 May 2017 12:52:34 +0000 Gail 1805039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very interested in this thread as my eyes are always smudged and look a mess.  K2 on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805037 Thu, 04 May 2017 12:50:49 +0000 K2 1805037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I second the Marc Jacobs recommendation. Only pencil I've been able to use successfully to tightline harmonica on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1805007 Thu, 04 May 2017 10:58:05 +0000 harmonica 1805007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, ladies! I need to update myself on this subject. Never tried a gel liner. The felt tip liner sounds interesting, too. I use Sensai liquid liner over my eyelashes and Sensai marcara. I've always tried pencil eyeliners for tightlining (looks smashing for 2 minutes, lol), but think I have to dig into this and try out different products. I know «makeup technology» has evolved a lot lately. A new fun style aspect to focus on. Anonymous on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1804967 Thu, 04 May 2017 05:16:06 +0000 Anonymous 1804967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know others favour the LM powder liner , but I use ( and with great success) either a Chanel felt tip or a Kat Von D felt tip . KVD is not tested on animals , in case that's of interest to you . I've been doing this daily for years - no smudging and no irritation . Gigi on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1804958 Thu, 04 May 2017 04:16:41 +0000 Gigi 1804958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't often done tightlining, but I can have a problem with mascara smudging under the eyes. What has been helping lately is using a concealer brush to apply some loose translucent powder right under the eye. That seems to repel anything that wants to rub off there. K. Period. on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1804899 Wed, 03 May 2017 22:48:10 +0000 K. Period. 1804899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In my experience, a lot depends on the eyeliner. Stila and Marc Jacobs (my fave) all make good gel pens for tightlining. Laura Mercier and Trish McEvoy make great powder ones that you apply with a brush. And Kat VonD makes a fantastic liquid eyeliner, but I've only had limited success using it for true tightlining because you have to really poke the tip into your eyelashes if you use a liquid eyeliner.  Also, you have to make sure to get whatever product you use tight into your lash line, not into your waterline, otherwise it will move around.  harmonica on "How do you tightline without smudge probl?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-tightline-without-smudge-probl#post-1804879 Wed, 03 May 2017 21:36:10 +0000 harmonica 1804879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Scarlets post spured this question. I love tightlining, but always ends up looking like a raccoon/panda within 5 minutes. The eyeliner rubs off when I blink. And since I can't stop blinking, do you have any suggestions for how to sove this? Over the years I've tried eyeliners from Mac, Chanel, YSL, Lancome, L'Oreal, etc, etc. I always end up with eyeliner on my eyelids and under my eyes. Great for many Halloween-looks, but not for everday life.