12 Eyeliner Hacks You Need to Know
Let’s be real, no one magically wakes up knowing how to apply the perfect cat-eye liner and while some women are pros at it, it can take others years to just draw a straight line. So, whether you’re looking to streamline your process or learn from scratch, here are some eyeliner hacks you can’t live without.
Do you remember the first time you applied eyeliner? Whether it was in middle school with a shaky hand or learning in college from YouTube videos or even on your first day at work. Applying eyeliner can be tricky and even people with the most skilled and stable hands find it challenging. However, this can be easily amended with a couple of easy tips, eyeliner takes a lot of time and patience, but understanding the right tips can make it so much easier to do.
Here are some eyeliner hacks to follow so that you can ace all your favorite makeup looks.
-
Set your eyeliner with a matching eyeshadow: Setting your eyeliner with a matching eyeshadow can make your makeup last longer. All you need to do is line your eyes with a pencil liner and dust the eyeshadow on top to hold the liner in place.
-
Opt for a pencil liner first: If your hands aren’t steady enough, then first line your eyes with a pencil liner and then trace on top of it with the best liquid eyeliner.
-
Use a white liner to enhance your eyeshadow shade: To make a pigmented eyeshadow more vibrant, add a white liner first. This will help to cancel out the shade of your skin and create an even base for the shadow to pop.
-
Use a wet liner brush for a defined look: To create your custom eyeliner, use a wet brush and some eyeshadow to create a sharp and defined look.
-
Use a liquid liner to open your eyes: For hooded or droopy eyelids, use a liquid eyeliner or a gel liner and draw a thick arch to create the perfect line above your lash line.
-
Try white eyeliner for an instant brow lift: Use white eyeliner below and above your eyebrows and smudge it out with a makeup sponge to define your brows.
-
Warm the tip of your pencil liner to create your gel liner: For a seamless and easy application, you can warm the tip of your pencil liner right above the flame for a couple of seconds and then apply it on your eye line for a flawless look.
-
Keep a cotton swab handy: Dip a cotton swab in petroleum jelly and keep it handy to easily erase any mistake with your liner without ruining your makeup look.
-
Fill your top lashes for a natural look: For a natural look and feel, fill in your top lashes from the underside. This will not only make your lashes look thicker and longer but will make them look natural and minimal.
-
Connect the dots: Draw a couple of dots in a straight line when you line your eyes and then connect the dots to get an easy straight line.
-
Fade your dark and light eyeliner: To achieve an ombre effect, line the first half of your lash line with white eyeliner and then the outside corner of your eye with darker eyeliner. Using a sponge brush, blend the middle line where the two colors overlap.
-
Use a spoon to master a cat-eye: Use the handle of a spoon and the curves to draw an angled line and the shape you want and then simply fill in the rest.
Conclusion:
No matter what look you choose to opt for always make sure that you choose the right eyeliner for your needs. Look for a liner that’s creamy, easy to glide on, water-proof and smudge-proof, and will dry fast without flaking. This allows you to achieve an ultra-fine look and gives you the perfect definition.
