Dried Out Fluidline: How do I fix it?

[May]

Dried up fluidline

Hi guys, this is my first post although I have been browsing for quite some time...

My MAC fluidline is all dried up. I'm sorry if this is a dumb question but is there a good technique for moistening it again? I can still wear it, but it's harder to put on and sometimes doesn't look smooth...

 

[erine1881]

Re: Dried up fluidline

you can't remoisten it without ruining it. your only option is to buy a new one and b2m the dried one.

 

[BeautyPsycho]

Re: Dried up fluidline

You can apply few drops of mixing medium, mix it with a toothpick, close it and wait...

 

[purrtykitty]

Re: Dried up fluidline

I've used mixing medium to remoisten my fluidlines and paint pots, but the consistency is nowhere near what it was (but hey, functional is enough for me). If you are going to do that, I'd recommend just doing it a little bit at a time, like enough for a single use.

 

[Pinkish*RED]

Re: Dried up fluidline

i heard about using fix+ just adding a couple of drops and mixing--but I haven't tried that personally (but I guess its better than not being able to use it?)

 

[exoticarbcqen]

Re: Dried up fluidline

Im having the same issue. I purchased one from the CCO and when I got home realized it was dry as hell so I had to B2M it. Next time, Im goig to make sure to check it before I pay for it.

 

[MACATTAK]

Re: Dried up fluidline

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkish*RED i heard about using fix+ just adding a couple of drops and mixing--but I haven't tried that personally (but I guess its better than not being able to use it?)

Agreed. I've done this with one of my fluidlines. I spray a few spritzes in it, mix it with a toothpick, and tightly close the cap. The next day it seems to work really good.

Here's another thread on it: http://specktra.net/f165/dried-fluidline-37686/

 

[Shaquille]

Re: Dried up fluidline

I put a bit of my fluidline in another jar, then when that batch is finished, I add up another.. this is one prevention way, maybe can be considered for next time u're buying fluidline..

 

[AmandDUR]

Re: Dried up fluidline

put the lid on, put the jar into a plastic tupperware bowl. point your hair dryer on high at it for about 2-3 mins. wait for it to cool back down, open that sucker up and see if it looks any better.

ive done this with ones that were partially dry, so im not sure how itll work on a completely dry one, but its worth a try.

 

[janelovesyou]

Re: Dried up fluidline

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Originally Posted by exoticarbcqen Im having the same issue. I purchased one from the CCO and when I got home realized it was dry as hell so I had to B2M it. Next time, Im goig to make sure to check it before I pay for it.

argh, this happen to me earlier in the week with Nightfish. I'm still mad. I'm wondering if I go back for another one will it'll still be the same since Nightfish is rather old.

 

[Penn]

Re: Dried Out Fluidline?

I got this from one of my best friends. If you dip your brush on one side of the jar and continue to dip your brush in there instead of the entire top layer in the beginning it will definitely last longer. I'm at school right now but once I get home I'll be sure to post a picture so you ladies get and idea of what I'm trying to say

 

[Laurie]

Re: Dried Out Fluidline?

I have 5 Fluidlines [Blacktrack, New Weed, Waveline, Rich Ground and Royal Wink] and I don't use them that often.. [I'm gonna start though].. But when they're starting to dry up, I only usually realize it when I'm gonna put it on, so i don't have time to put anything in it and leave it overnight, I just spray a little fix+ on the brush itself [266] and then dip it in, and it works like a charm!! .. it stays on and doesn't run or anything!! .. But don't spray TOO much fix+ to oversaturate the brush cause you'll have to apply a few coats to get the actualy colour which means more room for mistakes.

 

[zeroxstar]

Re: Dried Out Fluidline?

same thing happens to EVERY ONE of my fliudlines!! i never leave them open and they always end up drying/cracking! i prefer Bobbi Brown's gel liner cause it doesn't dry out on me (though it doesn't line AS well as fluidlines

)

 

[Penn]

Re: Dried Out Fluidline?

It's not the best photo but I hope you can see what I'm trying explain in my earlier post.
If you use your fluidline like this instead of using the whole top layer it won't dry out. HTH

 

[sofie1507]

fluidline drying....help?

hiya, i have a fluidline that isnt even half used and its starting to dry up and thicken... what can i do to fix this? any ideas? would spraying fix plus onto it help?

 

[MACATTAK]

Re: fluidline drying....help?

Yes. Spray a few pumps of Fix + in it, and stir with a toothpick. Put the top back on and let it sit for at least 24 hours. I'm not sure if you can just spray it in there, and not mix it, but that might work too.

 

[BeccalovesMAC]

Re: fluidline drying....help?

i put mixing medium in mine worked great

 

[gildedangel]

Re: fluidline drying....help?

I spray one spritz of Fix + into it, shut the lid really tight, and let it sit for 24 hours. It becomes like new again!

 

[luvsic]

Re: fluidline drying....help?

I heard the best thing to do is carefully scrape the top layer off with a razor, and it'll be as good as new.

But I haven't tried that before

I need to get more fluidline...and a brush -__- my MAC makeup supply has been depleting for some odd reason.

 

[gracetre123]

Re: fluidline drying....help?

well I dont have the fluideline...but I do have the hip one...and I put just like 2 drops of glycerine and its just like new!! hope this helps