Eyeliner Tricks
Did you know that eyeliner can set the stage for your entire makeup look? Whether you want to dazzle for a night out on the town or if you just want a fresh faced look, eyeliner can help achieve these looks. To create the perfect look, follow these simple eyeliner tricks.
Know what products are available. Liquid liner, crayon liner and Kohl pencils are all options to create different types of looks.
Liquid eyeliner can help you create a striking, pronounced look. Liquid eyeliner is used to make sharp, bold lines. It is best to put on your eye shadow first and then your liquid eyeliner, due to the wetness of liquid eyeliner. Applying liquid eyeliner takes practice and can be very messy. To practice, you can try drawing lines on paper with your liquid eyeliner. It will help you to get an idea what angle to hold the liner and how to steady your hand to get the perfect look.
If you want to try an easier type of eyeliner to apply, you could try crayon liner. With crayon liner you can get a more precise, detailed line. It is best to use this type of line if you want a fresh, clean look. It is a quick go-to when you are in a hurry and don't have the time to mess with the liquid eyeliner.
To get a smoky, smudged look you can use a Kohl pencil. Kohl pencils are used to draw a line and then by using the end of the pencil you can smudge the line for a smoky effect. If your pencil does not have a smudging end, simply use your blow dryer to help warm the end. When you apply it, you will automatically get the smudged look, because the end of the pencil will be soft and will smudge as you apply it. When trying for the dramatic "night look" be sure to apply a dark eye shadow to help with the effect.
Try different styles and keep colored liners in mind. Often times brown eyeliner is used for a more natural look. Colors such as purple and green help enhance the "night look" and make eyes open up and appear brighter. Makeup artists often use white eyeliner on the corners of eyes to help give a more "awake" look.