As Requested, Tips for Applying Liquid Eyeliner

Like many of you, liquid eyeliner intimidates me.  However, I love the look so much that I persevered until I got it down pat.  Or at least, got it to the point that I’m not embarrassed to go out in public with it.

Tip #1 – Use liquid eyeliner on the upper lid only.  If you want to line underneath your eye (and I usually don’t), go for something subtle, such as eyeshadow applied
with an angle brush.  That’s my favorite look for under-eyeliner. 

If you do use pencil liner on the lower lid, make
sure to blend it with a cotton swab or your finger.  Otherwise you
might end up looking more like Rocky Raccoon than a fashion maven.

Tip #2 – Apply liquid eyeliner with eyes open.

Tip #3 – Tilt your head back and
look at the mirror.  Pull your lid away from your eye very gently using one or two fingers, then apply eyeliner with your dominant hand.  Try to get as close to your lash line as possible.

Tip #4 – Try using short feathery strokes instead of trying to draw one
solid line.  You can go back and "fill in the dots".  Or try smudging the line with a cotton swap or your finger before it’s completely dry.  This gives it a softer, more natural look.

Tip #5 – For a thicker, dramatic look, establish a clean base line.  Then go back and start the brush at the middle of
your lashes and slowly build up the outer line, extending the liner
slightly out and just beyond the eye.

Tip #6 – When you mess up (and you will; but it’s okay!), use a bit of eye make-up remover on a cotton swab to correct the problem.  Practice makes perfect!

Tip #7 – Don’t get frustrated before you apply your mascara.  The mascara helps balance out the bolder look of liquid liner, and it camouflages minor imperfections in the eyeliner application.  Make sure to apply mascara to the outermost lashes to give your eyes a full, dramatic look.