Eyes
Simple 4-Step Eyeliner Technique
Step 1: Highlight the Eye Area with Translucent Eyeshadow
Highlight the Eye Area with Translucent Eyeshadow
Most women experience dark circles under their eyes, which can make the eyes appear dull and lackluster. Even the most beautifully applied eye makeup can lose its impact under such conditions.Before applying eyeliner, use a sheer, slightly shimmery eyeshadow to highlight the eye area. This creates a cleaner, brighter look that enhances the impact of the eyeliner.
Tip: If you don't have sheer eyeshadow, you can also use a purple or sheer primer as a base to even out the skin tone around the eyes!
Step 2: Gently trace the lower lash line with the tip of your eyeliner pen.
Since the lower lash line is narrower, it's easy to stray or smudge when applying liner here. This is why many people avoid doing the lower lash line altogether.However, the lower lash line is a crucial contour defining the entire eye shape. Especially for those with smaller eyes, it significantly enhances the eye's perceived size. We only line the outer third of the lower lash line—this avoids a heavy makeup look while still creating a wide-eyed effect.
Pro tip: Opt for an eyeliner with a fine tip for easier application.
Step 3: Fill in the waterline with jet-black gel liner
Fill in the waterline with jet-black gel liner
This step is essential for those with small or monolidded eyes, as their thin eyelids lack dimension. Applying jet-black gel liner along the waterline creates depth and a more sculpted look.
Quick tip: While eyeliner pencils can also be used for the inner rim, gel eyeliner creates a more polished, defined look. Though slightly trickier to master, it's worth the effort for more stunning eyes!
Step 4: Clean the eyeliner edges with a cotton swab
Clean the eyeliner edges with a cotton swab
After applying eyeliner, take an extra step to clean up. Gently sweep a cotton swab along the edges of the eyeliner and press lightly on the lower eyelid to remove any excess pigment.
Pro tip: Gently dabbing the eyeliner with a cotton swab can also fix uneven lines and soften the edges.
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