Instead of the smashbox primer try using a light layer of concealer on your eyelids or purchase Mac paint pot. After using either of these products dust a light layer of a neutral, skin toned eye shadow. Then apply your wing. Hopefully this will help you ☺

Thank you so much, I will try this out and see how well it works for me!

Hi Vianca!

Will try this method out and see how it works! I bought Maybelline gel liner which comes in a little pot, so I'll see if this works out better than the others.

Thank you so much for your tips!

I have had the same issues...will definitely try these suggestions.

I am sitting with the same problem and it is SO ANNOYING, i heard that you can apply your powder onto your lid before you apply the eyeliner because it clings better that way. I have tried almost everything and nothing has helped, if i find something that works i will definitely let you know. I have even thought of using a matifying moisturizer on my eyelids, will let you know if i find something that works

The liquid liner transfers because it is wet and you moved your eye. The issue seems hard because you have already primed that area. A simple trick is to do the liner in sections. Do one section and let it dry. move onto the opposite eye and then back to the first one. That way the liner sets and once dried won't transfer. Another really neat trick is simply to use foundation and a small flat brush to wipe the transfer. Just as you would if you have gone over your lip line with a dark lipstick. This also works to get a perfect cat eye. Instead of stressing about applying the liner just right you can actually just correct the application by taking a small flat foundation applicator brush and going over the imperfect line. Shape it the way you want and wipe the access liner off the brush before you continue on the other side.

SEV wrote:

The liquid liner transfers because it is wet and you moved your eye. The issue seems hard because you have already primed that area. A simple trick is to do the liner in sections. Do one section and let it dry. move onto the opposite eye and then back to the first one. That way the liner sets and once dried won't transfer. Another really neat trick is simply to use foundation and a small flat brush to wipe the transfer. Just as you would if you have gone over your lip line with a dark lipstick. This also works to get a perfect cat eye. Instead of stressing about applying the liner just right you can actually just correct the application by taking a small flat foundation applicator brush and going over the imperfect line. Shape it the way you want and wipe the access liner off the brush before you continue on the other side.

Perhaps my issue wasn't well worded. The eyeliner transfers throughout the day, and not upon application. Of course I understand wet eyeliner would transfer. My issue is that it transfers throughout the day despite priming, or using concealer, or using powder to set the eyelid. I have an oily eyelid, I can tell. I will have to just find the right product I suppose for my type of skin type, as most methods above have not worked. I am not always at liberty to touch up my makeup with concealer throughout the day. I have friends that can wear the exact eyeliner the entire day without it transferring, which brings me back to the conclusion that I will need to find a product suitable for my skin. Thanks anyway

Hi, it is possible that the run of your liner is due to sweating or heat. If your eyelids do regularly sweat without make-up then it may be worthwhile speaking to your doctor and exploring botox to control this. A first step however is to try a liquid liner as Kohl and cream liners contain more moisture and do tend to run more.

Use waterproof liquid eyeliner. It’s literally the only thing that has worked for me because i have the same problem. Drives me crazy.

Definitely use an eyeshadow primer & set it with powder. Then also set your liner with a black eyeshadow.