To make your eyeliner pencil more pigmented, you can slightly melt the tip using a lighter. This technique helps to increase the color payoff.
Reviving Pigment in Your Eyeliner Pencil
Sometimes, eyeliner pencils can become less pigmented over time or aren't very intense to begin with. A simple method to boost their color is to gently warm the tip.
Here's how to do it, based on the method shown in the referenced video:
- Preparation is Key: Before warming the tip, make sure your pencil is pretty sharp. A sharp tip works best for this technique.
- Gentle Warming: Use a lighter and hold the flame near the tip of the pencil for a very short period. The goal is to slightly melt the tip.
- Observe the Change: If you can see that the pencil is kind of not very pigmented when you swatch it, warming it with the lighter helps make it more pigmented.
Important Consideration: When you use the lighter, the tip is going to melt slightly. This is the intended effect that increases pigment.
This technique is particularly useful for older pencils that might feel dry or for new pencils that lack initial intensity. Always test the temperature on your hand before applying it to your eye area to ensure it's not too hot.
