Turning eyeshadow in liner: Finish Line, Activator, water, etc.

[e_nmn_m]

So I like the idea of being able to turn my eyeshadow in eye liner. I have experimented with water, and it works, but then it is not waterproof. Laura Mercier's Tightline Activator is $20 & Trish McEvoy's Finishline is $24, both of which seem pricey for what it is.

I did some youtubing but can't figure out how to make my own waterproof version.

I did find something by Jesse's Girl that promises to do the same--the ingredients are almost identical to UD's eye primer--but so far haven't been able to master it.

Does any one have any other ideas? Any other brands I'm not aware of?

Thanks.

 

[Kansashalo]

I use Visine when I want to wear an e/s as a liner. It doesnt budge, color stays true and it cost about $3-$4 dollars.

 

[Cait]

Lise Watier Metimor-Fix.

http://www.lisewatier.com/eng/product/m_tamorfix_liquid_transformer/metamorfix

 

[e_nmn_m]

I was looking at that...alas, it isn't readily available in the States (that I could find.)

 

[CanadianN]

Lise Watier Metimor-Fix.

http://www.lisewatier.com/eng/product/m_tamorfix_liquid_transformer/metamorfix

How do you use it? Dip the brush in it before eyeshadow?

 

[DC-Cutie]

I've made my own using glycerine and distilled water. Ratio 1:3.

Can be used to set pigments, intensify shadows or turn shadow into liner.

 

[Cait]

How do you use it? Dip the brush in it before eyeshadow?

I load up my brush with shadow, then dip the brush in this (I usually sueeze a little bit out onto a dish or plate) then wipe any excess off on the back of my hand, then apply.

 

[e_nmn_m]

I tried the glycerin mixture and it didn't seem to make the shadow waterproof (I tested it on the back of my hand.) However, I was also using crappy eyeshadows. Or perhaps I didn't mix the solution enough and the glycerin sank to the bottom.

I will give it another try.

 

[DC-Cutie]

I tried the glycerin mixture and it didn't seem to make the shadow waterproof (I tested it on the back of my hand.) However, I was also using crappy eyeshadows. Or perhaps I didn't mix the solution enough and the glycerin sank to the bottom.

I will give it another try.

the glycerine will sink, so you have to shake the solution before using.

 

[CanadianN]

I load up my brush with shadow, then dip the brush in this (I usually sueeze a little bit out onto a dish or plate) then wipe any excess off on the back of my hand, then apply.

Thanks. I'm gonna try this.