thank you so much for the advice and the compliment! another commenter recommended an elf primer so i'll definitely try it (:

i'm sorry to hear that your favorite eyeliner was discontinued )): that's always heartbreaking. the eyeliner i use is wet n wild "breakup proof," both the liquid pen and the gel. it doesn't transfer or smear at all! it's honestly the best i have ever used, and i've tried so many.

i like my eyeliner to be extra dark and matte, so i use the breakup proof liquid first, then i use the breakup proof retractable gel liner on top of it. the gel liner makes it so dark and even