The eyeliner possibilities are truly endless, although when you learn the secrets of eyeliner application, creating the most flawless looks is possible.
The eyeliner possibilities are truly endless, although when you learn the secrets of eyeliner application, creating the most flawless looks is possible.
Eyeliner is an essential item in the makeup bag, at least for anyone who wants to create eyes that pop with dramatic style. Eyeliner helps us create smoky eyes, larger eyes, sultry eyes. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of tips for beginners that help them apply eyeliner with flawless application that produces amazing eyes.
Pencil, liquid, and gel eyeliner provide the eye makeup that sets your eyes apart. Each type of eyeliner is applied via its own application. The eyeliner pencil is the easiest and most commonly used type of eyeliner. Keep the pencil sharpened and creating gorgeous eyes is always easy. Eyeliner pencil sharpeners are sold wherever beauty products are sold for just a few dollars.
Gel eyeliner is usually applied with a brush. Applying gel eyeliner is thicker than sing a pencil, but they also easily glide across the skin and create a more dramatic look than most pencils. The biggest disadvantage of a gel eyeliner is that it can dry out quickly and making mistakes is pretty easy.
Liquid eyeliner is also pretty unforgiving when a mistake is made, but once you mister proper application, you’ll love the precise application process, the ease of use, and the final result of using the product. Liquid eyeliner is sometimes messy, even for well-experienced applicators.
Sure, buying any eyeliner brand of your choice is something that you are always free to do, but once you find a favorite product and brand, you’ll want to use it most often. Sort through the brands and the eyeliner products each offer. If You already have a favorite makeup brand, examine their liners first since it’s more likely you’ll find something that you like. Read reviews and ask friends to tell you their thoughts about the product. And, of course, trial and error is always the best teacher. Try a few eyeliners that appeal to your eye and you’ll certainly find a product that you love.
When applying eyeliner, use a finger opposite the hand you’re applying the eyeliner to stretch out the eyelid. This creates a smooth canvas that the liner easily glides across and also ensures a precise line across the eyelid. Just don’t pull the eyelid to hard. The skin around the eyes is delicate and tugging hard may damage or stretch out the skin.
Classic black eyeliner is chosen more often than other colors, but sometimes getting away from the originals is nice. Brown, blue, light gray, and other eyeliner colors allow you to experiment with your look and try new things. Using a colored eyeliner make eyes brighter and more vivid. The best color eyeliner is based on your eye color. For example, green eyes look best with purple and violet liner while a brown-eyed chica will look great with blue.
Blend eyeliner (when using a pencil) to create a more natural look. Dural-end pencils with sponge attachments are sold at beauty stores for those who want to achieve the blended look a little bit easier. The amount of pressure applied to the pencil determines the line that you create. A light touch adds a bit of softness while a heavy hand creates an amazing smoky-eye look.
Creating a ‘cat-eye’ effect is something that many people want to do when applying eyeliner, but sadly, it’s not so simple and many people find they fail miserably at the look. But, that’s no longer a worry with this tip: hold a business card diagonally across the corner of your eye and trace the outside. The tape also works as a nice guide but may hurt when removing it if you’re not gentle.
How frustrating is it to draw on your liner only to realize that the lines aren’t even? This is a common problem but one that’s easily resolved. Instead of using a thick line to begin the application process, begin with as thin of a layer of the liner as possible. You can always use a cotton swab to remove any excess liner.
As mentioned, a cotton swab easily fixes any liner mistakes that you make. They happen to us all, even expert eyeliner applicators. Fortunately, cotton swabs are inexpensive and resolve those mistakes in seconds with a swipe of the finger. Dip the cotton swab in makeup remover before using to magically erase your liner mistakes.
When using liquid eyeliner, remember that it needs a few seconds to dry, so if you touch it before this time, smears will happen. Only 30-seconds is necessary for drying time. If you want to lock in even more color, smudge on a bit of translucent powder onto the liner using a small shadow brush.
Apply a primer over your eyelid and liner to create a base that helps the liner last all day. You certainly don’t want your cat-eye to disappear on the way to work or shortly into the day. A good primer stops the eyeliner from smearing.
Eyeliner is a makeup item that everyone needs in their bag. It’s the perfect product to create dramatic eye effects that help you stand out in a crowd. Whether you’re headed in for a day of work or headed out for a night of fun, eyeliner helps create the look that rocks the occasion. Use the tips here to get the most out of your eyeliner every time it’s used.
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