This package only twists upwards and is NOT retractable.Turn slowly as needed. Expose no more than 1/8 inch or tip may break. Really lasts 24+ hours! Flat Liner 24 is another revolutionary product innovation from Styli-Style.A natural evolution of its best selling Flat Pencil concept, Flat Liner 24 offers a semi-permanent waterproof formulation.Lasts up to 24 hour on eyes and 12 hours on lips. Flat 24 is 100% smudgeproof and waterproof.It truly is an amazing new tool, delivery both a thick and thin applications just like the Flat Pencil - and it never needs sharpening.Flat Liner 24 is designed to maintain a chiseled point without a sharpener.