What it is: A smudge-proof, long-lasting eye shadow pencil that enhances and intensifies the eyes. What it does: Aqua Shadow’s intensely pigmented, waterproof formula provides immediate, rich color that will not smudge, crease, or fade. Created with silica powder, its ultra creamy texture glides effortlessly on the eyelid and blends easily for an even result. Incredibly simple to use, Aqua Shadow quickly creates a multitude of dynamic and colorful looks. What else you need to know: Available in a wide range of 12 colors with matte and pearly finishes. Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.

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How do I sharpen the shadow stick??

I just got my Aqua shadow stick in black today and was wondering, how to sharpen it. It's obvious that you can't put plastic in a pencil sharpener (duh, lol) but the end of the pencil doesn't move or turn neither to get more product out (as I am used to with other ones). Does ANYONE have any ideas? Or did I just get a bad one (I hope not..)...? Please help!!

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

devildoll133

(Mount Clemens, MI)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

I use a regular jumbo sharpener, works perfectly.

answered 1 year ago

frincess

(San Mateo, CA)

answer 2

I had the same questionand asked the company via Twitter. They assured me it CAN be sharpened with a large barrel pencil sharpener. Crazy, I know. Why make it plastic? I haven't tried it yet but I will try it when my pencil wears down further.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Holly116

(Smithfield, VA)

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How do I dispense more?

This Is the first time ive purchased this product. I'm trying to dispense more of the shadow pencil but am starting to think the only product it contains is the exposed tiip. Is that true? $20 for this tiny bit of pencil!?!?

asked 10 months ago

pumapounce

(Chicago, IL)

on Aqua Shadow

3 answers

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answer 1

I use a NARS sharpener that was made for a larger pencil. It even has a little insert you can take out to make the hole bigger. Both brands seem to be made of the same product. Works great.

answered 6 months ago

JLHBell

answer 2

You have to sharpen it. It is not a roll up eye shadow. Use a larger hole sharpener.

answered 8 months ago

KatieLynnR

(Arlington Heights, IL)

answer 3

The MUFE people say that a large eye pencil sharpener will work. That's what I've used and it doesn't seem to work as well as with other eyeliners, but it seems to be the only way. They need to make one especially for this product. And like you, I was confused by the hard plastic it's encased in. Usually the plastic is softer if it's meant to be sharpened.

answered 9 months ago

texican

(Austin, TX)

Question

Can you sharpen this pencil?

asked 2 months, 3 weeks ago

MNorelli

on Aqua Shadow

3 answers

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answer 1

Yes you can sharpen the pencil by using the SEPHORA Colorful Dual Antibacterial Sharpener or any other sharpener for big pencil.

answered 1 week ago

StreetsH

(Ransho Cucamonga, CA)

answer 2

You can use the sharpener from Anastasia, or the one you can get from the Estee Lauder counter, both work on the larger opening. I have not tried any other sharpeners (have a drugstore brand, and it does not fit that one).

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

incinci

(Cincinnati, OH)

answer 3

Yes this pencil can be sharpened.

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

is it safe to use on the waterline?

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

tophat

(CA)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

Yes, you can absolutely use it on the inner eyelid, which is what you mean by "waterline," I think. I heard a MUFE rep recommend that on a TV presentation. I have to keep going over the line to get much color there, but it looks really good and stays quite a while (not as long as it does on your skin though). And it didn't irritate my eyes at all when I did it.

answered 9 months ago

texican

(Austin, TX)

answer 2

I have been using it on my waterline and it works well. I spoke to a MUFE rep today and she says it can be used on the waterline.

answered 1 year ago

frincess

(San Mateo, CA)

Question

How to sharpen this? It came melted...

asked 10 months ago

Anonymous

(Des Moines iowa)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

Buy a makeup pencil sharpener that accommodates jumbo pencils. I bought one by Nars shown here: http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=NARS%20Pencil%20Sharpener%20P84818&skuId=804070&productId=P84818&_requestid=145467

answered 1 month ago

arkansasgal

(Little Rock, AR)

answer 2

I have found that the dual sharpener from Anastasia works well with this pencil, also the one you can get from the Estee Lauder counter ($8) (dual) works as well. The drugstore dual sharpeners don't have the right size opening to fit this pencil. I have three sharpeners, and the two I mentioned are the ones that fit, I'm sure others probably do, but just wanted to speak of what I have that works.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

incinci

(Cincinnati, OH)

Question

defective product

I bought this product and was very pleased with it until I needed to extend it. I could turn the bottom of the pencil but the eye shadow would not come up. I have e-mailed you previously regarding this problem without a response. Please respond this time. I hardly got to use the eye shadow.

asked 6 months ago

pfreeman

(Poplarville, MS)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

You have to sharpen this pencil. The double barrel sharpener from Anastasia works perfectly with this pencil.

answered 3 months ago

incinci

(Cincinnati, OH)

answer 2

I had the same problem and couldn't figure out how on earth to sharpen it. The plastic was clearly not the kind you can sharpen. So I finally tried sharpening it anyway, because the product itself is great. It did let me use a little more product but the plastic didn't sharpen smoothly. I think they must have meant to use the kind of plastic that can be sharpened, and I hope they figure it out because it is a really super shadow and liner. Looks beautiful and lasts forever. I think the reason why you haven't gotten an answer is because there IS no answer. It just doesn't work.

answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago

texican

(Austin, TX)

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How do I sharpen this? I can't find a sharpener that fits it.

I have an eye shadow pencil. I have used it to the nub, bu I do not know how to sharpen the pencil.

asked 5 months, 3 weeks ago

hhhkelly

(Liberty, SC)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

I have an Urban Decay Grind house sharpener and the large side of the sharpener works great!

answered 5 months ago

peeptoepumps

(WA)

answer 2

Don't even try. It is too thick and waxy. If you like the color, just use a brush to apply, until you can't use the product anymore.

answered 5 months, 1 week ago

ForeverFeminist

(Scottsdale, AZ)

Question

how do you sharpen the shadow pencil???

asked 3 months, 3 weeks ago

jill27

(Holyoke, MA)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

I asked the store associate for advice on a sharpener and she gave me the Sephora brand double sided sharpener which was $6. The trick is to be VERY gentle with it - you're not aiming for a true point for this product, just to get some more of it exposed. Just twist it a tiny bit to get some more and leave it. I usually go at least a week without sharpening and with the one I use, I haven't had any trouble.

answered 1 month ago

nyc205

(NY, NY)

answer 2

Try the sharpener from Anastasia, the large side works perfectly with this pencil. I have found that other large barrel sharpeners dont fit this one.

answered 3 months ago

incinci

(Cincinnati, OH)

Question

How do u sharpen this huge wonderful pencil?

asked 2 months ago

1shar

(N y)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

I must admit the plastic threw me for a loop when I first got this! But it's a soft plastic and actually sharpens really easily. I've attached a photo for you of the size of sharpener you need. You need to find a make-up sharpener that has the larger hole. Just run it through like a regular pencil and you are good! :) Hope this helps!

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answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

MaybeIdaho

answer 2

Drugstore sharpeners don't fit these pencils. Two that I have that work are the ones from Anastasia and Estee Lauder. Both are dual opening sharpeners. The Estee Lauder one was $8 but I don't remember the price of the Anastasia sharpener.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

incinci

(Cincinnati, OH)

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Is there a way to "turn up more" product or sharpen it because it seems like such a small amount. Haven't figured it out yet!

There is such a small amount of the product, I'm assuming there is a way to "turn up more," that I just haven't figured out yet. (I'm sure hoping this is the case for the price or I won't be buying it again)

asked 4 weeks ago

mkish

(waukesha, wi)

on Aqua Shadow

2 answers

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answer 1

You have to sharpen this product. I have found that the double barrel sharpener from Anastasia works, as does the double barrel from Estee Lauder. I have not had luck with drugstore sharpeners with this pencil.

answered 2 weeks ago

incinci

(Cincinnati, OH)

answer 2

Hi Mkish,

These pencils can be sharpened only and they are not retractable!

answered 3 weeks, 6 days ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

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