Liquid Eyeliner

We ooh and ahh over eyes perfectly defined with liquid liner, yet most of us shy away from trying it out ourselves. Shake off the intimidation, ladies! Every woman can wear liquid liner to create an enchanting, entrancing glance.

Today’s liquid liner formulas go on smooth and keep flaking at bay, and many are waterproof for lasting wear. Black is the classic color choice but far from the only option. For added zing, try teal, eggplant, shimmering brown, silver, or bronze. Look for liners featuring a small, tapered brush and a shorter handle—they’re much easier to control than the longer, skinny ones.

Ready to give liquid liner a go? Fantastic. Here’s my foolproof technique: get out your magnifying mirror, get up close, and give yourself a wink!

• The secret to applying liquid liner like a pro is not trying to sweep on a perfect line all at once. Begin applying liquid liner as close to the roots of the lashes as possible, starting at the inside corner of the eyes. In little connecting dashes, work your way toward the outer corners, and finish with a little sweep up at the ends. This little wing lifts the eyes and opens them up.

• Personally, I never apply liquid liner under the lower lash line; it looks too harsh. For subtle under-eye definition, sweep on a touch of powdered shadow instead by using an angle brush. I like to finish my liquid liner look with neutral shadows on the lid and crease.

• If you have a very shaky hand or are a newbie to liquid liners, try drawing the line with a pencil liner first, then trace over it with liquid liner.

• Don’t fret if the line isn’t perfect. Simply dip a small-tipped concealer brush into a little foundation, and use it as a perfecting eraser. No worries!

 

Have blonde eyelash roots you just can’t reach with mascara? Paint them with black liquid
eyeliner.

Try dipping an angle brush into liquid liner and sweeping it across the eye for a slightly thicker,
more controlled line.

Use liquid eyeliner to hide the seam on false lashes.

Here are a few tailored tips for liquid liner loveliness. If you have . . .

SMALLER EYES— keep the line thin and close to the lashes

BIGGER EYES— draw on a thicker line

DEEP-SET EYES — try your “opposites attract” shade instead of black or brown to brighten the area

ALMOND EYES— extend the line to a subtle wing at each end

HOODED EYES— always choose a waterproof formula; keep liner close to the roots of the
lashes; once applied, keep looking down until the liner is completely dry to prevent smudging

WIDE-SET EYES— start lining the eyes a bit thicker on the inside corners and then thin the lin as you work your way toward the ends; no wings, please!

CLOSE-SET EYES— start the line slightly past the midpoint of the upper lids; work outward
and wing out at the ends

Article Source: Get Positively Beautiful The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Gorgeous by Carmindy