Short handled liner brush
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Short handled liner brush
Usually I wear lenses, but when I wear glasses they make my eyes so small that make up becomes even more important, but I can't get to mirror close enough to make a beautiful and even line((( I have one short handled angled liner brush but it's quality is poor. There are some good brushes in travel sets but I don't need other brushes...
If only I could buy such liners separately... Hope I'm not alone and it is possible)))))
If only I could buy such liners separately... Hope I'm not alone and it is possible)))))
Current ratio, Sept. 13: 1 Ebony : 1 Buttery Gold : 15 All Purpose : 5 Ivory : 2 Yellow : 1 Liberty : 1 Beach Bunny
The mix is pale and does't look yellow
The mix is pale and does't look yellow
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Re: Short handled liner brush
Ladies, nobody needs it?
Maybe you share your secrets? When I line eyes I usually have a small mirror in one hand and a brush in another, but it is inconvenient... I have to put mirror on the table, take the jar have some more cream liner, then take mirror... it takes more time than my usual routine...
Maybe there's other way?
Maybe you share your secrets? When I line eyes I usually have a small mirror in one hand and a brush in another, but it is inconvenient... I have to put mirror on the table, take the jar have some more cream liner, then take mirror... it takes more time than my usual routine...
Maybe there's other way?
Current ratio, Sept. 13: 1 Ebony : 1 Buttery Gold : 15 All Purpose : 5 Ivory : 2 Yellow : 1 Liberty : 1 Beach Bunny
The mix is pale and does't look yellow
The mix is pale and does't look yellow
Re: Short handled liner brush
I have to admit I usually take a nice brush and saw the handle off a little if I need a shorter one...... My husband is always wondering what I have been up to when the little saw is out.
If the handle is small enough, a pair of kitchen shears might work, too. If the cut edge is a little rough, I just use a little sand paper to smooth it out.
To make a long explanation short......If you have an eyeliner brush that works, just cut it shorter.

To make a long explanation short......If you have an eyeliner brush that works, just cut it shorter.
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Re: Short handled liner brush
What I really want is a short handled bent angle eye liner brush (nothing like wanting your cake and eating it to). I have a cheap one that I got from Avon, and it perfect for not only applying gel liner ( it's orginal purpose) but also my minerals when I foil them to use a liner, however they don't offer it frequently in the Avon catalog, and at a $1.99, I know it won't last forever! Please Karen?
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Re: Short handled liner brush
I have that Avon brush too. I LOVE it. I wanted to order another one once I tried it but I haven't caught it being available since. I just didn't want to mention another brand on here, wasn't sure if I was allowed to.tizzylou wrote:What I really want is a short handled bent angle eye liner brush (nothing like wanting your cake and eating it to). I have a cheap one that I got from Avon, and it perfect for not only applying gel liner ( it's orginal purpose) but also my minerals when I foil them to use a liner, however they don't offer it frequently in the Avon catalog, and at a $1.99, I know it won't last forever! Please Karen?
Back to the original topic, have you ever tried applying eyeliner in front of a stationary mirror, like your bathroom mirror? I do mine on sitting in front of the full-body mirror on the door, so I don't have to do the switcharoo. But then, I don't wear eyeliner often. I've always heard people say that glasses make their eyes disappear, but I've never experienced that myself. I think my eyes are just as noticeable with or without. Someone said it might be the kind of lenses I get... if that's the case, then I sing the praises of polycarbonate (read: thin) lenses with antiglare coating. Highly worth the extra $$$

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Re: Short handled liner brush
I'll take a look around and see what there is. I don't have much depth perception without my glasses so I've bonked my brush against the mirror a time or two. I totally agree about the anti-glare coating- it does help.
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Re: Short handled liner brush
I have sawed a bunch of brushes off to use as travel brushes. They work pretty well
If they have black handles I sand the bottom so it is rounded, and then colour it in with black felt tip pen
Looks pretty good!


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Re: Short handled liner brush
Bent Eye Liner brushes
I had the Avon one sometime ago. Also purchased 2 from CoastalScents and 2 from Makeupmarsala. The quality from the latter is much better but they've stopped stocking it. I like a tapered tip to my liner brushes to do the "flick" or "wing". Makes it so easy for precision-lining. Plus, I have the mirror like just a few inches away from my eye, thanks to the bent angle.
I've been looking for new liner brushes, as my bristles are getting splayed but I haven't found any good and affordable alternatives. I'm seriously considering the SN liner brush and bending the metal ferrule slightly.

I've been looking for new liner brushes, as my bristles are getting splayed but I haven't found any good and affordable alternatives. I'm seriously considering the SN liner brush and bending the metal ferrule slightly.
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Favourite SN lippies (currently): Darling, Barcelona (Gumball), Menage
Favourite SN blushers: Carnal, Satisfied
Re: Short handled liner brush
I must be the odd one out...I've never had a problem using a eyeliner brush with a regular handle! Maybe it has to do with my method though... I use a hand held pocket mirror, lean back, and hold the mirror a bit higher than the brush. Hard to explain, but works, the handle never hits the mirror!
I use a flat angle edged brush instead of the thin liner brushes though, so I guess that helps me speed-wise!
Still, a small version for travel would be nice! 
I use a flat angle edged brush instead of the thin liner brushes though, so I guess that helps me speed-wise!


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Re: Short handled liner brush
Well))
As for lenses - mine make my eyes small though they are polycarbonate too((
Actually I've already thought about cutting my brushes but I was so sorry for them? but you encourage me, ladies )) I'll make myself to do it. Thanks!))))
As for lenses - mine make my eyes small though they are polycarbonate too((
That's what I do when I wear lenses))ChristineLynnP wrote:have you ever tried applying eyeliner in front of a stationary mirror, like your bathroom mirror? I do mine on sitting in front of the full-body mirror on the door, so I don't have to do the switcharoo.
Actually I've already thought about cutting my brushes but I was so sorry for them? but you encourage me, ladies )) I'll make myself to do it. Thanks!))))
Current ratio, Sept. 13: 1 Ebony : 1 Buttery Gold : 15 All Purpose : 5 Ivory : 2 Yellow : 1 Liberty : 1 Beach Bunny
The mix is pale and does't look yellow
The mix is pale and does't look yellow