Beauty Q&A: How to Fix a Dried-Out Eyeliner

Add Some Contact Solution

This hack works with a dip eyeliner like the L'Oréal Paris Makeup Matte Signature Liquid Dip Eyeliner. “If the liner is the type you dip a brush into, you can add some contact lens solution to re-liquify dried-up product in the tube,” says Dorman. 

Refresh Your Stash

If you’ve tried the two techniques above and are still not getting an increased or even flow of product, Dorman says it’s time for a new product. Need a rec? “My favorite felt pen eyeliner is Westmore Beauty Wing Effects Eyeliner,” she says. “The pigment is strong and the product flows evenly as I use it.” We also like Maybelline New York Eyestudio Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner Makeup. For a dip eyeliner, she swears by the Jane Iredale Liquid Eyeliner. “The texture is easy to work with, and it lasts a really long time,” she says.