To apply eyeliner effectively, especially for beginners, follow these steps and tips:
Basic Steps to Apply Eyeliner
- Choose Your Eyeliner Type
- Pencil eyeliner is great for beginners and a natural look. It’s easy to smudge for a softer effect.
- Gel eyeliner offers long-lasting, smudge-proof lines once dried.
- Liquid eyeliner provides sharp, precise lines, ideal for dramatic looks like winged eyeliner
- Prepare Your Eye
- Start with a clean eyelid, and if you’re new, apply eyeliner before eyeshadow and mascara to allow easy correction of mistakes
- Apply Eyeliner
- Hold your eyelid taut gently with your ring finger to create a smooth surface.
- For pencil or gel, start at the inner corner and glide the liner as close to the lash line as possible, moving toward the outer corner.
- For liquid liner, hold the pen or brush parallel to your lash line and use small, connected strokes for precision
- Create a Wing (Optional)
- Imagine your wing as an extension of your lower lash line. Use a straight edge (like a business card) to mark the wing’s tip aligned with the lower lash line.
- Connect the tip back to the lash line, forming a triangle, then fill it in
- Finishing Touches
- Use a Q-tip dipped in makeup remover to clean up any mistakes or sharpen edges.
- Curl your lashes and apply mascara to complete the look
Tips for Beginners
- Expect mistakes and use patience; corrections are easy with a Q-tip and makeup remover
- Smudging pencil eyeliner slightly can soften the look and hide uneven lines
- For more control, rest your pinky on your cheek to steady your hand while applying liquid liner
- Practice makes perfect, especially with liquid eyeliner, which requires a steady hand
By following these steps and tips, you can master eyeliner application from natural to dramatic styles with confidence
