help with fluidline + contacts

[ilovexnerdsx]

when i try to line my waterline with blacktrack, it always smears onto my contacts and ruins them. ive gotten it to work once or twice i think, and it stayed really well. is there any way to apply it differently so there's less of a chance of it getting on my contacts? i'd really like to be able to line my waterline..

 

[lara]

[insert standard disclaimer about lining the waterline, why it's a bad idea, why products are rarely if ever officially classified as being safe for the waterline]

Theoretically, if you were going to line your waterline and you wore contacts, I'd suggest not using Fluidlines because they settle as a mass rather than a flexible coating. They last a little longer because they're harder to wear away from blinking, tearing, etc, but they also wear off in big pieces that can smear or aggravate contacts, or block tear ducts easily.
Look more at a pencil liner, as they're flexible and wear off in gradual layers rather than pieces. Powerpoints or Technakohls are your best bet, because they're a little waxier than the regular pencils. You'll need to refresh them more often, but they won't irritate your contacts.

That's theoretically, mind. Lining the waterline is a bad idea and you shouldn't do it at all, and now no one can say that I gave you bad advice.

 

[lsperry]

I wear contacts, too, and I use Smashbox’s “arced liner brush #21” for lining the waterline. It’s “built with an ergonomic bend to conform to the shape of the eyes and make application a cinch”. You won't touch your contacts at all because of the way the brush lays against the waterline. It's goof-proof.

But I don’t line my waterline w/fluidlines for the reasons lara stated. I use Smashbox’s “Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner” which is specifically designed for lining that area. I, also, use powerpoint pencils.

 

[MACreation]

If you must, you can put your contacts in after makeup, that's what I do. Otherwise all kinds of products go on and under my contacts.

 

[Cruella]

I use only the Technakohl liners on my waterline, contacts or no. They don't irritate my eyes and they stay on pretty well.

 

[sdpfeiffy]

Well I'm naughty and do line my waterline with fluidlines. I pull my lid (upper or lower) as far away from my eyes as possible and line, then hold it there for a bit. I've found that if I use the least amount possible I don't get the same smearing onto my contacts. Some shades are easier to work with than others though.

Good luck--that stuff really sticks to contacts. LOL

 

[Sanne]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdpfeiffy Well I'm naughty and do line my waterline with fluidlines. I pull my lid (upper or lower) as far away from my eyes as possible and line, then hold it there for a bit. I've found that if I use the least amount possible I don't get the same smearing onto my contacts. Some shades are easier to work with than others though. Good luck--that stuff really sticks to contacts. LOL

I dod that too!! I noticed that sparkling f/l are not nice to wear on the waterline

 

[litlaur]

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Originally Posted by MACreation If you must, you can put your contacts in after makeup, that's what I do. Otherwise all kinds of products go on and under my contacts.

I do this too.

I also find that I get neater application with a synthetic brush, like the 263 or the Sephora Professional Angle Brush (what I use), rather than the 266. The bristles form a finer line, closer together than the 266.

 

[MisStarrlight]

You absolutely should not line your waterline with Fluidline! It's deadly for your eyes (even if they are eyes of steel).
The only MAC liners that are approved for the waterline are eye kohls and technokohls. I hate hate hate smolder & don't own any technakohls so I use powerpoint and shadows instead...but I happen to have the aforementioned eyes of steel.

 

[MacVirgin]

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Originally Posted by Cruella I use only the Technakohl liners on my waterline, contacts or no. They don't irritate my eyes and they stay on pretty well.

Me too

 

[genia]

i always put on my contacts after like someone said above. the pencils just dont stay on my waterline.

 

[honeebee]

Personally, I don't think it's worth it. It's really not good for your eyes.

 

[Lalli]

i tried it wiv blacktrack once and it stung, i was out of smolder which i love

khols are better softer and less messy in my opinion

 

[MACreation]

I use the Lancome Crayon Khol in Black Ebony for my waterline, it stays put all day and doesn't hurt my eyes