If you’re not a professional makeup artist, applying eyeliner can be one of the most frustrating parts of your beauty routine. It’s so easy to slip or smudge it, forcing you to wipe it off and start all your eye makeup over. Getting that perfect, smooth line can be tricky, but practice makes perfect. The more you do it, the better you will get. We have a few tips to help make the process a bit easier.
Line Your Eyes Like a Pro
Here are the steps you’ll need to achieve perfect lined eyes that will really pop!
Choose your eyeliner: There are several types of eyeliner to choose from, including pencil, powder, gel, and liquid. Liquid liner makes a bold statement, but if you are a bit shaky or in a hurry, choose a pencil liner or dark eye shadow with the smallest brush you can find, these options are more forgiving as they can be blended.
Prep your eyelids: Make sure your eyelids are clean and dry before you start applying eyeliner. Especially if you're prone to oily lids, apply a primer or setting powder to help your eyeliner stay put and unsmudged. We like bareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer.
Apply liner: Hold the liner like a pen or a brush. Steady your hand against your face, so you have more control over the application. Many people begin at the inner corner, but it’s actually easier to begin at the outer corner of your eye and work your way in. Ignore those commercials that make it look like you can easily line your eyes with one long swipe of the brush! You will have better results by using small, short strokes to draw the liner on as close to your lash line as possible.
For winged liner: To create a wing, draw a line from the outer corner of your eye up and out toward the end of your eyebrow. Connect this line to the liner on your lash line.
Line your lower lash line (optional): For a more dramatic look, use a pencil or brush to apply eyeliner to your lower lash line that is a similar color to the liner you used on your upper lids. Start at the outer corner and work your way in.
Troubleshooting: If you can't achieve a straight line in one go, try drawing a few small dots along your lash line, then connect them with your liner. If you make a mistake while applying eyeliner, use a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover to clean up any mistakes. Have some dark eyeshadow and a small brush on hand to smudge and blend the edges if your line is uneven and you don’t have time to start over.
Remember, practice makes perfect when it comes to applying eyeliner. Don't be discouraged if it doesn't turn out perfectly on your first try. Keep practicing and trying different techniques until you find what works best for you.
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