How to Clean Eyeliner
Women have been wearing eyeliner since ancient Egypt. Modern eyeliner comes in two primary forms, a pencil stick or a pot. Pencil eyeliners tend to have a firm texture but a creamy application. Pot eyeliners may come in gel or cream formulas and are applied with a makeup brush. Both types are prone to cross-contamination when kept in close contact with other makeup products. Powdered blushes and eyeshadows are especially likely to transfer to eyeliner in storage. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Pencil eyeliner
- Cotton swabs
- Makeup remover
- Eyeliner pot
- Eye drops
- Small spatula
Instructions
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Pencil Eyeliner
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Sharpen the eyeliner stick to replace a dirty or damaged tip with one that's fresh. Turn the pencil slowly in the sharpener. Check the progress as you go to prevent over-sharpening, which wastes product.
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Clean an eyeliner body that's caked in other makeup by dipping a cotton swab in makeup remover. Run the swab across the stained areas until the colors lift. Use another swab if necessary. Pat the stick dry.
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Store the pencil away from loose products to prevent future cross contamination. Sharpen the pencil as soon as it begins to get dull.
Pot Eyeliner
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Clean light surface smudges on the potted eyeliner by dipping a cotton swab in eye drops. Swipe the swab across the surface until the smudge is gone.
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Rehydrate the eyeliner if the surface has become dried and damaged. Add two droplets of eye drop solution to the eyeliner. Stir with a small spatula until well combined. Use the spatula to smooth out the surface of the eyeliner.
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Prevent future damage to the eyeliner pot by properly caring for it. Dip only clean brushes into the product. Secure the lid firmly before storage to prevent drying.
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Tips & Warnings
Clean the brush of a liquid eyeliner by simply wiping it clean with a cloth soaked in makeup remover.
References
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