My post today is all about liquid eyeliners. Liquid eyeliner is a timeless, classic makeup item that has never gone out of fashion. Whether it is a subtle and thin line across your eyelids or a fully drawn out winged eyeliner, a little bit of black liquid liner can make your makeup look instantly and effortlessly classy. The pigmentation and the intensity offered by liquid liner cannot really be recreated with a pencil or kohl liner. For some makeup looks, using a liquid liner (even if it isn’t always black) is the best choice.
However, as we already know, liquid liner is tricky business! Not only do you need a very steady hand for neat application, you really need to know the tips and tricks to make the liquid liner for work you. There are many things that you will need to keep in mind, including your eye shape, if you’re just starting to warm up to liquid liner. Let’s take a look at some incredible tips and tricks that can make the whole liquid liner game a lot easier for you, especially if you’re just starting out.
Use a pencil liner for a rough outline
If you have been more comfortable with pencil eyeliners thus far and you’re trying to master using a liquid liner, it’s a great idea to first lightly draw a rough outline with a slim and sharp pencil liner and then go over it with a liquid eyeliner pen.
Rest your elbow on a flat surface
You need a very steady hand if you want a perfect liquid liner to look. To ensure that, you should always make sure to rest your elbow on a flat and steady surface while applying liquid liner.
Apply your eyeliner with your eye open
To make sure that your eyeliner is looking okay as you are applying it, it’s a good idea to apply it with your eye open. However, if that is difficult, then make sure to apply it gradually (in short strokes) and to keep opening your eye at intervals to make sure the eyeliner is moving in the right direction and that it looks good even when you open your eyes.
Use an eyeliner brush
While pen liquid liners are the most popular and convenient nowadays, there are also other ways in which you can apply liquid liner if you prefer that. You could use an eyeliner brush with gel eyeliner from a pot for a more precise application.
Make use of sticky notes or tape
If you’re going for a feline flick (a cat eye look) or a dramatic winged eyeliner, using strips of sticky notes or tape can be the best idea. Paste this bit of tape from the outer corner of your eye diagonally towards the outer end of your eyebrow. This will guide the shape of the wing that you draw with your liquid liner.
Curl your lashes before you apply the liner
Curling your lashes before you apply the liquid liner will help get the stray lashes out of the way and will aid you in getting a more clean and precise line.
Apply your eyeshadow first
Remember to follow the order of eye primer, eyeshadow and then liquid liner. The primer and eyeshadow will act as the perfect base for your liner, making it go on smoothly and allowing it to last through the day without letting it smudge or fade away.
Line your eyes in short strokes
If you’re unsure about pulling an entire line across your lid in one go, then it’s best to line your eyes in short strokes. This will allow you to control how your eyeliner turns out and you can tweak the look as you go along, depending on how you feel about it.
Use concealer to clean up and perfect the look
Don’t worry about creating the neatest line with liquid eyeliner. It’s only natural for there to be rough edges. Use a concealer on a Q-tip to fake that clean and perfected eyeliner look.
Experiment with colour
When it comes to liquid eyeliner, remember that there is a world of colours beyond black. One of the reasons why you may be shying away from liquid liner could simply be that black isn’t your colour. Right from electric blue and forest green to charcoal grey and muted brown, there’s a host of liquid liner colours for you to try out.
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