Why does my eyeliner smudge even if its waterproof?

Question

Okay so I have a problem. I put on my waterproof eyeliner (Brand: Chanel) on my bottom lid and after a few hours, it smudges and looks like I have a black shadow under my eye making me look like a zombie. I have oily skin so is this why? But it's waterproof, so why is it still smuding? Any suggestions or brands you recommend?

Answer 1

well every kinda smudges...none r perfect...but ive heard that if u put some kind of base on b4 the eye liner, it helps.mine smudges but i dont mind....lol i dont want it 2 look all perfect.smeary is my thing:D

Answer 2

Becuz they lied!!!!!  

Answer 3

They all smudge a little because of your body heat. But if you get into the lash line instead of going right under your lashes, the moisture from your eye and your natural tearing mechanism will work to push the eyeliner away from the eyeball. The more your body doesn't like it, the more it will make "Addams family" shadows under your eye.

Instead of waterproof, go for a Kohl pencil of compressed powder (Chanel makes a really great one). That will absorb the moisture from your eyes and hold tighter than the waterproof ones do.

Answer 4

try H20 proof by wet n wild

I went to a water park with it on and it stayed on perfectly all day

Answer 5

oh well... all eyeliner seems to always smudge...

but... revlon colorstay and almay retractable eyeliner DON'T.... they all set in their place and long-lasting in fact.... it's not really 'pencil' so maybe that's why..... they're a bit more expensive compared to brands like maybelline or covergirl but they worth it... i personally recommend revlon thou..

however,, sometimes it may smear a bit (yea i know.. nothing's perfect)...

my solution will be to put some eyeshadow with the same colour on top of it... just as a top coat... ^^

hope this helps

Answer 6

if u dont, believe me try it at sephora :] i have like 9 of their colors and they nvr smudge not even on the waterline! and the colors are gorgeous. it goes on creamy and dries in like 20 sec and deosnt come off for like 8 hrs :] hoep i hlpd