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How to Apply Eyeliner
Shape and define your eyes with
eyeliner after you've applied eye shadow and before
applying mascara. Whether you choose a soft line
or
a
dramatic stroke, eyeliner draws attention
Choose eyeliner appropriate for your eye
color. Brown, navy and charcoal accent light
eyes well, while brown and plum shades
flatter brown eyes. Make sure your liner
complements the color of your shadow.
Consider the type of look you're after.
Pencil eyeliner gives your eyes soft definition,
while liquid versions offer precision and drama.
You can also moisten dark eye shadow and apply
it with a small, flat brush.
Prepare a cake liner or a dark eye shadow by
applying a small amount of water to your brush.
Or, if you're using pencil eyeliner, ensure that
you've sharpened the pencil adequately.
Move the wet brush gently through your cake
liner or dark shadow. Hold the brush or pencil
as you would hold a pen.
Tilt your head back slightly and bring your
eyes to a half-open state. This creates a good
angle for application, while allowing you to see
what you're doing.
Draw a line across the upper lid just above
the lashes, from the inside corner to the
outside corner of the eye. If you're using
liquid liner, allow it to dry before opening
your eyes all the way, or the color may transfer
into the crease of your eye.
If you used a brush or a pencil, soften the
look by gently smudging the line with your
brush, a cotton swab or your finger.
Line the lower lids. Moving from the outside
edge inward, draw a line on the outer two-thirds
of the lid or more, depending on the look you're
going for. Your line should be slightly thicker
at the outside corner, becoming thinner as it
moves in toward your nose. Using your brush or
pencil, lightly stroke the area. If using a
liquid liner, apply it in one smooth stroke.
Apply less color so your eyes don't appear
raccoon like.
Tips:
You may find eyeliner, particularly the
liquid version, difficult and messy the first
few times. Practice and have patience.