Dried Out Fluidline: How do I fix it?

[glittergoddess27]

There is already a thread somewhere about this if you search,.. sorry my computer is too slow today to do it. Many reconsitute them by adding just a drop of something like saline in them. I did that to mine and zap,.. it was all better and still works the same.

 

[asnbrb]

Is it still creamy? If it's still of a creamy consistency, then it's ok. If it seems a wee bit harder, take visine or saline solution (like what you wash contacts with) and work in a few drops.

 

[Glamgirlie]

Fluidline Drying Up

I'm not sure if i've put this topic in the right part of the forum but...

I went away for a few days and left the lid off my fluidline by accident. When i came home it had gone all hard, is there anything i can do to save it or will i just have to buy another one?

 

[Lalli]

try leaving it near the sun for abit like near the window to see if it melts or something:|

 

[lola336]

maybe just the top is hard...u can try to scrape the top layer off. or when i went to complain about my smudgepots...the girl at the counter told me to rub a small layer of baby oil on the top of the cake and then that would seep into it and kinda soften it. i never tried it but it might be worth a shot....good luck!

 

[glittergoddess27]

I know that there are some topics of discussion where they talk about revitalizing them with Saline solution and a closed cap. I wouldnt put any kinda of oil in it since it goes in the eye area.

 

[asnbrb]

I've tried to use saline once. It became usable, but not as creamy as before. I ended up B2M'ing the container and bought another one.

 

[Glamgirlie]

Thanks everyone, i might just buy a new one. Mines still useable but it doesnt give a good line like it did before

 

[Marcita]

Put it under a hot light for a while. Let the top soften. Then let it cool down and put your cap on. It should bring it back once it's had time to dry.

 

[Glamgirlie]

I'll try that, i've just ordered a new one but it's still worth a go.

 

[User67]

Dried out Fluidline

I have had my Blacktrack Fluidline for probably about a year now & it seems to be drying up & getting hard. I have to double dip a few times just to get any color to show up. I can't remember ever leaving it open, I always make sure the cap is on good. Has this happened to anyone else? How long are these meant to last?

 

[saucipinkbabydoll]

yeah mine did, my waveline, and blacktrack both did.=( try mixing it with some mixing medium

 

[joytheobscure]

I put a couple of drops of saline eye drops in one of mine, it softened it up for now. Now, that is probably not the recommended up to health code solution but it worked.

 

[freyja313]

I seem to recall looking at the bottom of my Blacktrack jar and noticing it had a six month life on it - I remember being surprised by this. I gave mine to my cousin so can't check to confirm but look on the label for the image of the little jar with the lid propped up and check the number in it. If my memory is serving me correctly it's miniscule and you might need a magnifying glass to read it! That's why I wasn't quite sure if I had the number right - I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me with it being a six.

Editing: That is also why I'm hesitant to stock up/collect these because they have such a short lifespan.

 

[FlaLadyB]

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Originally Posted by Nyla2120 I have had my Blacktrack Fluidline for probably about a year now & it seems to be drying up & getting hard. I have to double dip a few times just to get any color to show up. I can't remember ever leaving it open, I always make sure the cap is on good. Has this happened to anyone else? How long are these meant to last?

hey my sweet friend (and she is a sweetie).. you should know you don't keep ANYthing to do with your eyes for that long. Buy a new one. ...

 

[Wattage]

You know, my honest opinion is forget the Fluidline - not buy a new one. MAC gives you WAY more than any single person could use in a 6 month period, but they charge you for it.

I have switched to Rimmel's liquid liners. I still use my angle brush to get product off the wand, but it works a lot better. Fluidlines dry out so quickly, even after a few months the consistency is not as smooth. It's hard to get a nice straight line and ends up looking sloppy. I am done with Fluidlines and will probably not buy them anymore.

 

[User67]

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Originally Posted by FlaLadyB hey my sweet friend (and she is a sweetie).. you should know you don't keep ANYthing to do with your eyes for that long. Buy a new one. ...

True ; ) I didn't even really think of that when it came to the Fluidlines.

 

[user79]

Just screw the lid on really tight and add some Mixing Medium to it to soften it up again. Works for me!

 

[caffn8me]

I'm sure I read somewhere on this forum that you could spray Fix+ onto the Fluidline and screw the cap back on to let the moisture work its way through the product.

 

[User67]

Thanks for all the great tips ladies ; )