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Sharpening eyeliner pencil

PaulaPalermo — Thu, 18 May 2023 23:29:19 GMT

How do I sharpen my eyeliner pencil without breaking the tip. I am going through product so fast and I’m not even using it.

Re: Sharpening eyeliner pencil

Westcoasty — Thu, 18 May 2023 23:41:03 GMT

@PaulaPalermo Unfortunately, this is a "known issue" with eyeliner pencils. The best tips I have found for sharpening them include making sure you have a quality sharpener, putting the pencils in the refrigerator so that the product is cold and more likely to "shave" than break off, and don't press too hard - let the blade do the work. I long ago gave up on getting that perfect pointy tip, so I aim for "close enough". LOL. You should also clean out your sharpener after every use, as best you can, because blobs of old eyeliner stuck inside will also cause breakage when sharpening.

That said, you might prefer to switch to the retractable style of eyeliner, like . You won't get the sharp point, but you'll also never need to sharpen again!

Re: Sharpening eyeliner pencil

greeneyedgirl107 — Thu, 18 May 2023 23:48:22 GMT

@PaulaPalermo I agree with the rec to clean out your sharpener. I use . I like to keep the top off to keep it clean. It also comes with (or used to) a little pick to help clean it out.

Re: Sharpening eyeliner pencil

SportyGirly125 — Fri, 19 May 2023 00:02:37 GMT

@PaulaPalermo I make sure the sharpener is clean before use. Also, don't press too hard when turning it.

Re: Sharpening eyeliner pencil

PaulaPalermo — Fri, 19 May 2023 00:52:31 GMT

Thank you all.
I’m new to this forum as I don’t know how to respond to all of you.

I have put my pencil in the freezer. Maybe it is my sharpener. I will try cleaning the one I have then if it doesn’t work then I guess I need to buy another.

Re: Sharpening eyeliner pencil

SportyGirly125 — Fri, 19 May 2023 03:01:28 GMT

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Re: Sharpening eyeliner pencil

PaulaPalermo — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:42:28 GMT

Ok thanks!