The strip and the skin are two different surfaces, so makeup will inherently take two different ways. To avoid this, use our Transforming Shadow Base over the strip and eyelid to make everything one smooth surface. This pencil was specially designed to work with the strips as it is oil-free and will not interfere with the adhesive! Make sure COLORSET rests flush with the edges of the strip when applying, then your shadows will adhere evenly and be more pigmented!