About 3 years ago I made the successful switch from pencil to liquid eyeliner. I had tried different liquid eyeliners before, but they all irritated my eyes. When I finally found two brands that didn’t hurt, I was pretty happy. Since then, I have made changes to remove unnecessary chemicals out of our lives and after making my own makeup remover, I felt my actual makeup was next.
Last week I made my own liquid eyeliner and boy oh boy did I pick the week to do it. We have been having some hot and humid days that have left me miserable at best. But even miserable-at-best-Leah has her eyeliner still intact.
![Homemade eyeliner](http://thebluedoorandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0752-761x1024.jpg)
![Homemade eyeliner DIY](http://thebluedoorandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0757-1024x517.jpg)
Just to give an example, yesterday my department at work had an off-site team building day. We were outside all day long and the heat index reached 107 before I stopped looking at the weather. By the time I got home I was spent, wishing I had used a little more sunscreen in places, and felt as though I would never feel hydrated again. But at least my new homemade eyeliner never ran down my sweaty face!
![Eyeliner still intact!](http://thebluedoorandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0761-713x1024.jpg)
The store-bought eyeliner I had been using was $14 a tube. This homemade stuff costs pennies in comparison. And it’s only two simple ingredients – one of which you probably already have on hand!
Ingredients
1 tsp aloe vera gel
3-4 capsules of activated charcoal
1 empty eyeliner tube (I bought this kit which also comes with empty mascara and lip gloss tubes I plan to use later)
To make the eyeliner
Mix aloe vera gel and charcoal powder from opened capsules. Most capsules are easy to open but some need a little more squeezing.
![Open activated charcoal capsules and add to aloe vera gel](http://thebluedoorandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0742-1024x972.jpg)
The kit I got with the eyeliner tube came with a stir stick. I used an old medicine measuring cap to mix everything together (and that will now be dedicated to mixing makeup only). To get the right color and consistency, I recommend mixing one capsule at a time and then check the liner on the back of your hand.
![Mix activated charcoal with aloe vera gel](http://thebluedoorandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0743-1024x957.jpg)
I used four capsules this time because I am afraid of humidity but in the winter I think the gel won’t be so runny so I could probably get away with using three. Once it’s mixed, pour it into an eyeliner tube. The kit I got also came with a funnel that made this so easy.
![Pour mixture into eyeliner tube](http://thebluedoorandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0745-758x1024.jpg)
After it’s all in the tube, put the stopper piece in and it’s ready to wear!
![Put stopper in place](http://thebluedoorandmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0762-799x1024.jpg)
This eyeliner goes on smooth, lasts all day, and washes off easily. Plus, it’s made from natural ingredients. I call that a win. ?
A few notes
The tube I used holds 8ml. Some hold a lot less so you’ll want to take into consideration how much it will actually hold. One teaspoon equals almost 5 milliliters plus the activated charcoal will add a little more volume. You may need to split the recipe in half for smaller volume tubes.
This can also be mixed and stored in a small jar to use with an eyeliner brush if you prefer.