Fluidlines

[charismaticlime]

It is easier to use a Fluidline with a 209 brush than using a regular liquid liner (Maybelline Waterproof Liner)? I wanted to get a fluidline, but I thought about testing my skills first, so I bought a drugstore liquid liner instead. So far all my efforts to make a straight line are proving difficult.

 

[amy_forster]

I find it easy to use fluidlines with either a 209 or a 266. I started out with a 266 and I think I still get my best results with it but its nice to have both to be able to use! I've tried so many liquid liners and never succeeded (I'm 22 now and have been trying as long as I've been wearing make-up!) so its a big

to MAC for the fluidlines and the brushes from me!!!

 

[liquidsirenhoney]

i use the 266 brush and it took a couple of times getting used to it but now it's cake i think...fluidlines are amazing and you should try them, it might take sometime but i think the more you do it the better your lines will become.

 

[GalleyGirl]

fluidline + 209 brush = nearly idiot proof application (and trust me, I am the biggest idiot when it comes to applying eyeliner). This stuff is definitely holy grail for me, I find it really easy to control the application.

 

[MAChostage]

Don't discount the #212 (flat definer). I use this exclusively when I use Fluidlines. I dip the brush into the product then press it at the base of my lashes. The bristles are firm enough that you can smooth and extend the line as needed.

 

[annielise]

Have you ever tried art brushes? I know someone has posted here before about using art brushes for their liners. I have tried all eyeliner brushes known to man but I found them too difficult to work with fluidlines. I bought this brush at Michael's for less than $3, and I swear to God they are the best brush I've ever used for my fluidlines. The lines I make are always straight, sleek and smooth without feathering. I love it and I'm glad I tried scouring for art brushes. It's called American Painter Loew Cornell 4300 shader brush.

 

[MiCHiE]

For the people who use the #266, do you walk the brush across or sweep it? I personally use a liner like the #209 because, obviously, I don't know what to do with the other one.

 

[Ella_]

I have never used angled brushes for my liner, and when I tried to I had some real trouble.

I use the benefit get bent brush. So easy to see what you are doing because of the bend and I always get flawless application with it

 

[electrostars]

Liquid liner does not agree with me and so I've been afraid of fluidlines for like ever. Finally last week I broke down and bought blacktrack to give it a chance, and a brush as well..and the ma gave me a 208, and it works really well! I liked it alot, it's small and easy to get a thin line or a thicker line with.

 

[joseybird]

Can anyone tell me how to safely apply fluidline to my inner rims? I'm terrified of poking an eye out =/

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

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Originally Posted by joseybird Can anyone tell me how to safely apply fluidline to my inner rims? I'm terrified of poking an eye out =/

technically there is no "safe" way to apply fluidline to the inner rims, a pencil is best, but we all do it lol. I use a little angled brush and dab it onto my inner rims, gently swiping downward a little and walking it over. that probably made no sense the way i described it lol

 

[OnaFyre]

I've been using the 311 lip liner brush with my fluidline for a while and it rocks my socks off. It was reccomended to me instead of the 209 because the rounded pointiness of the 209 can be a bit limiting. There's just more control and more flexibility with thickness of line and wing angle and what not in the 311. It's just wonderful if you want to get in there and do something more creative or interesting.

 

[Sanne]

I used the 266 first for the line real close to my lashline, and I perfect it with a eyeliner brush like the 209

 

[BadBadGirl]

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Originally Posted by annielise Have you ever tried art brushes? I know someone has posted here before about using art brushes for their liners. I have tried all eyeliner brushes known to man but I found them too difficult to work with fluidlines. I bought this brush at Michael's for less than $3, and I swear to God they are the best brush I've ever used for my fluidlines. The lines I make are always straight, sleek and smooth without feathering. I love it and I'm glad I tried scouring for art brushes. It's called American Painter Loew Cornell 4300 shader brush.

I'm still getting the hang of makeup- so I'll try this first. I'll let you know how it works out!

 

[cinnamongurlee]

i find the fluidliners easier to smudge and correct mistakes. when you are playing with liquid liner, you have to practise a lot more!