As a beauty expert with years of experience, I've snapped more eyeliner leads than I care to count during sharpening. It leaves you with a stubby pencil after endless re-trims—not practical or cost-effective.
Luckily, there's a simple, proven trick to keep the lead intact: freeze your makeup pencils for 1 hour. Here's how:
Contents 1. Grab your makeup pencils.
2. Place them in a small plastic bag.
3. Put the bag in the freezer for 1 hour.
Voila! No more broken leads. This method is quick, effective, and works even better the longer you freeze them.
It applies to all makeup pencils—eyeliner, eyeshadow, and lip liners. The cold hardens the lead, making sharpening effortless and breakage-free.
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