How can I keep my eyeliner from running majorly?

Question

Everyday before lunch at school, I have major black smears under my eyes from my eyeliner. I do have gym class, and that makes it alot worse, but even before I started my gym class, it still smeared/ran. I don't touch anywhere around my eyes, and I figured it's just sweat and such.. sometimes it runs to above my eyes to the creases.. how could I stop this? It's annoying to keep on wiping my eyes every day before lunch.

I don't rub my eyes, I make sure I don't.
I have used alot of different eyeliners.
I can't stand liquid eyeliner, and I wear it on the top and bottom.

I know beauty has its issues, but I want a dark black pencil eyeliner that doesn't run alot..
Hot Topic eyeliner smears easiest.
NYC is supposed to be good, but it still smears alot on me.. not as much as other types.. but it still does.

I try putting on a lightlightlight eyeshadow under and above my eyes and it works most of the time, and I think gym class makes me sweat the eyeshadow off too much..

Answer 1

I have had a problem with that too

I either invest in the no run eyeliner

Or get some black(or any color) Eyeshadow and use a very thin brush(sponge) to do it.

Answer 2

Foundation won't help, since it will still crease from the oils in your lids. THe best thing to do is either try waterproof liners or to use an eyeshadow primer before applying the liner. That's what I do. Be sure to apply it to the entire lid and then on the bottom lash line, and blend it out well. Experiment with that until you get the hang of it and get the right amount to stop the creasing. And it doesn't CAUSE wrinkles, it just sinks into the existing wrinkles. I use Urban Decay Primer Potion for that, or you can try Too Faced Shadow Insurance.

Answer 3

I used to have this problem too. Then I got waterproof eyeliner. The only bad part about that was is that it's a pain to get off of your eyes unless you use a makeup remover. Both of these things are availiable at any drugstore or stores like WalMart or Target. Good luck, sweetie!

Answer 4

Stop using pencil liners. Use a mineral make up liner like LaurEss that is applied with a flat line brush. No matter how much you sweat it won't run. Comes in great colors too, not just black or brown. Go to her web sight at www.lauress.com. According to Allure magazine its the hot new makeup line.

Answer 5

Eyeliner--Stay away from the wet eyeliner. Use a wood pencil and line only the upper lashes. Avoid any makeup application to the lower lashes because they are most likely to "run".

Mascara--Put it only over the upper lashes with waterproof mascara. Check out the clear mascaras that can also be used to set eyebrows.

Eyeshadow--Before you start, dust eyelid with a dampened brush and a little face powder. This will help to prevent your shadow from melting.

Answer 6

The black smears are probably your mascara. Try Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara; no clumps, no flacks, and 5x the volume. Also try Mary Kay Eye Primer. It keeps your eye makeup looking fresh all day long. It is also water proof. Just click the link below.

Answer 7

M y sister always had this problem . What you do is use waterproof Liquid eyeliner,only one the tops of your eyes. And try hard not to touch your eyes all day

Answer 8

Benefit she-laq will help it stay put. Sephora sells it. It's a liquid you spread on over the eyeliner or under your lower lids and it helps it stay put!

Answer 9

1) get better eyeliner
2) make sure you arent accidently rubbing your eyes..you might not even notice that you are doing it
3) if you see that it is running or somebody tells you that, just reapply it...or you can just take it off before gym and then put it back on after

Answer 10

Try Milani