I was on a hunt for a solution to resurrect my gel liners. You see, I own different gel liners from different brands. And whether or not they're expensive, they all end up getting dried up. I've seen and tried different ways to revive gel liners but all failed! Here are some of the things I've tried:
- The heating method - This is when you apply direct heat onto the product using any of the ff: blower, hair iron, microwave. This made my MAC fluidline worst! :( But it slightly worked for my Maybelline one but was only okay for a good 4 or 5 days.
- Using eyedrops - You put a couple of drops of Eye-mo or Visine - the classic one. It's meant to bring moisture back to product. This method didn't work too!
- Using a silicone based primer - This one worked the best but didn't last long - a week I think. And I find that it diffuses the pigmentation of the product. Sigh.
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And because I am persistent like that, I came across the Inglot Duraline. Duraline is a special transforming liquid that will turn any Inglot powder eyeshadow into a liquid formulation. This product comes in a 9 ml (.30 us fl oz) glass bottle with a push-button dropper. If I remember correctly, I got this for Php 799 at the Inglot Store in Glorietta 5.I am no chemist but I went a little geek-y to check the ingredients , so here is the breakdown:
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ISODODECANE - Hydrocarbon ingredient used as a solvent. Isododecane enhances the spreadability of products and has a weightless feel on skin. All hydrocarbons used in cosmetics help prevent the evaporation of water from the skin.
BIS-VINYL DIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER - The novel copolymer provides the formulation chemist with an alternative to crosslinked silicones for developing aesthetically pleasing cosmetics while minimizing patent concerns
CAPRYL GLYCOL - Skin-conditioning agent that may be plant-derived or synthetic. Often used as part of a preservative blend with phenoxyethanol and chloroxylenol, two preservatives that meet current global regulations.
PHENOXYETHANOL - In the cosmetics industry, Phenoxyethanol is used as a stabiliser in perfumes and as a preservative.It’s an oily, colourless liquid that belongs to the family of the glycol ether.
HEXYLENE GLYCOL - small molecular weight surfactant.
In all honesty, I don't know what good that brought (nosebleed!). Remind me not to be geek-y again because clearly I am not! Kidding aside, it helps in adding moisture back to the product, also the silicone hence improving the consistency of your dried up gel liners.
If you are wondering how I revived those gel liners, read on..
What you'll need:
BIS-VINYL DIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER - The novel copolymer provides the formulation chemist with an alternative to crosslinked silicones for developing aesthetically pleasing cosmetics while minimizing patent concerns
CAPRYL GLYCOL - Skin-conditioning agent that may be plant-derived or synthetic. Often used as part of a preservative blend with phenoxyethanol and chloroxylenol, two preservatives that meet current global regulations.
PHENOXYETHANOL - In the cosmetics industry, Phenoxyethanol is used as a stabiliser in perfumes and as a preservative.It’s an oily, colourless liquid that belongs to the family of the glycol ether.
HEXYLENE GLYCOL - small molecular weight surfactant.
In all honesty, I don't know what good that brought (nosebleed!). Remind me not to be geek-y again because clearly I am not! Kidding aside, it helps in adding moisture back to the product, also the silicone hence improving the consistency of your dried up gel liners.
If you are wondering how I revived those gel liners, read on..
What you'll need:
- A dried up Gel Liner, pain pot, cream liner, etc
- Spatula or anything that you can use to mix the product
- Of course, Inglot Duraline
Add 2 to 3 drops of Duraline directly into the product.
Using your Spatula, mix the product really well. Make sure to break down all the clumps from the gel liner. Feel free to add more drops depending on how dehydrated your gel liner is.
Get a brush and test if the consistency is good enough for you.
What I liked most about this product is that it has intensified the pigmentation of my gel liner. Aside from reviving your gel or cream based products, you can also use it to turn any eyeshadow to a liquid liner. I tested it using my Urban Decay Vice Palette and it works like a charm. It also made it water and budge proof.
I am absolutely in love with this product and if I ever ran out of it, I am sure to repurchase.
I am absolutely in love with this product and if I ever ran out of it, I am sure to repurchase.
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