No skills? No problem. Eyeliner, while maybe not as easy-breezy to apply as say, lipstick, is quite easy to master once you get the hang of it. The great thing is, there are so many kinds nowadays. Thick. Thin. Smudgy. Precise. Gel. Kohl. Liquid. Take your pick!
IS EYELINER HARD TO APPLY?
The trick to applying eyeliner, especially when you’re just getting the hang of it, is: expect mistakes. Roll with it, don’t get discouraged, and always have patience and q tips on hand!
Newbies should apply eyeliner before mascara and eyeshadow, to allow for smudges and mistakes, which are harder to fix if you’ve got on other makeup that you don’t want to mess with. Don’t worry about creating a perfectly smooth, straight line—bumps and uneven lines are easily fixable with a dash of makeup remover on a q-tip.
HOW DO YOU APPLY NATURAL EYELINER?
For a natural look, keep the eyeliner line thin and in a subtle color, like brown eyeliner.This will define the eye without screaming “I’m wearing eyeliner!”
WHICH EYELINER IS BEST FOR BEGINNERS?
We’re big fans of smudgy eyeliner and precise eyeliner looks, and think everyone should be equally adept in both. Smudgy eyeliner is rocker-cool and so easy to apply, since all mistakes will get blended away into said diffused, smoky line. Softer, easily blended formulas like eyeliner pencils are perfect for this look.
Precise eyeliner can be a thick line like a cat-eye, or a subtle line that blends right into your lashes. Certain formulas lend themselves better to this look, like liquid liner. It's transfer-proof, aka less prone to smudging and melting, and will stay fresh-looking and clean-lined all day.
SHOULD EYELINER GO ON THE TOP OR BOTTOM OF EYES?
Lining the upper lash line simply defines your eyes, and draws attention to them. It also gives the impression of more eyelashes. Eyeliner is basically meant to mimic a lush, thick fringe of eyelashes, and that fantasy falls flat when there are tell-tale flesh colored gaps between your eyeliner
and your lashes.
Lining the lower lashes is so cool—a real glamour look. The goal is to line right along the waterline. The waterline is that sliver of exposed skin between the eye and the lashes. It’s a sensitive area, so always be gentle and use only the cleanest tools here. For this look, an eyeliner pencil is the best option, the softer and more pigmented the better. Kohl formulas are fantastic here, too. It will deposit a gorgeous, saturated line of color on the lash line and not bleed into the eye like a liquid liner will. Take a clean, freshly sharpened pencil and gently glide it along the waterline, from the inner to the outer corner. Line the entire waterline, not just the outer corners. Don’t expect color to last as long as it does on the upper lash line. You’ll most likely have to re-apply eyeliner throughout the night to keep that intense, highly defined line, but such is the price of beauty!
DOES BOTTOM EYELINER MAKE EYES SMALLER LOOKING?
If you have smaller eyes, you’ll want to avoid lining your entire eyes, since doing so can make them look even smaller. Instead, apply eyeliner on the outer half of your eyes, making sure to blend in the starting point.
EYELINER TUTORIALS
You've got the eyeliner. You've got the mirror. You've got the drive to succeed. You're on your way to rocking winged liner! The only thing between you and that fabulous look? That makeup-artist skill set. Not to worry, we tapped a few of our favorites for their best winged eyeliner hacks.
Eyeliner is beauty's shape shifter. It can be dark and smoldering, or bright and fresh. It's your cosmetic paintbrush to channel your mood, and it's easy to get overwhelmed by all of the possibilities. So here are 12 iconic eyeliner looks to help you find your way!
WINGED EYELINER TIP #1: USE TAPE
Apply a piece of household tape right below where you will draw your eyeliner wing. Use the tape as a tracking line and draw on the wing. Remove the tape for a mess-free, perfectly sharp swoop
EYELINER LOOK #1: GRAPHIC ARROW LINER
It's like a cat eye, but with ferocious extra edge. Get this graphic arrow look with a semi-permanent liquid eyeliner.
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EYELINER LOOK #2: FISHTAIL LINER
Equal parts Ancient Egypt and totally Futuristic! Pull off this clean-lined look with a skinny gel eyeliner pencil by Maybelline.
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EYELINER LOOK #3: NATURAL LINER
Subtle, smudgy, and always flattering. A look everyone should master. The perfect eyeliner companion: Line Express Sharpenable Wood Pencil Eyeliner.
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EYELINER LOOK #4: THICK WINGED LINER
Thick winged eyeliner turns everyone into a 60s Italian movie star! Bring on the drama with Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner.
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EYELINER LOOK #5: ALL-AROUND WINGED LINER
The beauty equivalent of black leather pants. Go for it! Your partner in crime? Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner.
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EYELINER LOOK #6: BLUE LINER
A little bit mermaid, a little bit ‘80s. Paint the town with colorful eyeliner using Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue!
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EYELINER LOOK #7: WINGED LINER
Always chic, always flattering, always in style. Nail this look with Hyper Easy Liquid Eyeliner.
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EYELINER LOOK #8: FLOATING CREASE LINER
Floating eyeliner is totally of-the-moment and unconventionally cool. Easily achieve this with Tattoo Studio Liquid Ink Eyeliner.
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