Eyeliner Tips: Class Is In Session

Eyeliner is one of the most difficult aspects of beauty to master which why even the experts seek out to discover new eyeliner tips. Eye makeup tips are some of the most sought tips of the cosmetic wearer’s world. It’s no wonder they are!

Eyes are one of the first things we see when looking at a person. Amazingly, upon eye contact, our eyes communicate a myriad of personal emotions. Sometimes they even tell on us. Picking up some good eyeliner tips, and putting them to use, can help your eyes communicate exactly what you want them to.

Feeling tired but don’t want to show it? Having a great day? Feeling a little flirty? Some makeup tips can help you achieve exactly what you’re looking for. Maybe you’re trying to achieve the look of the “Girl Friday.” This is a great look for a day at the office or casual lunch date with the ladies. Maybe you’re out for a night on the town and desire something a little more sultry.

First, we should cover some of the basics on how to best apply the eyeliner of your choosing.

The Approach to Good Eyeliner Application

Research different looks and decide on the kind of look you want.Know what types of colors go best with your eyes.
Eyeliner colors that are closer to the color of your hair and eyebrows will offer a more subtle enhancement.
Eyeliner tips that work for smaller eyes may not work so well for larger eyes.
Do not apply the eyeliner in a single stroke.
Connect a series of short lines together to make a solid line appear across the lash line.
Avoid applying eyeliner along the tear line of the bottom eyelid. Doing so can damage the cornea.
Run the sharpened pencil eyeliner across the back of your hand to dull the point. This will prevent damage to the sensitive eye area.

Avoid Bad Eyeliner Applications

Stay away from greasy or slick eyeliners for use on the lower lashes. They are more likely to smudge.
Avoid colors that are too bright. They are distracting. The color of your eye will get lost within the bright contrast. It will appear as though you are wearing too much make up.
Do not showcase the eyeliner, make sure it blends.
Avoid over blending. Doing so makes circles around the eyes appear darker.
Dipping your eyeliner into a little bit of eye shadow will help it set. Eyeliner dipped in eye shadow promotes a longer wear time.
Avoid thick eyeliner applications if you have small or closer set eyes.
Avoid extending the lines past the inside corners of your eye. Doing so makes eyes look smaller. That is also the area near your tear ducts.

Secret Eyeliner Tips

Large or small, brown eyes or green, thinner applications provide a more subtle look. Thicker applications tend to be associated with more daring personalities. Taking risks can be fun while toning it down, say for work, may be necessary. For a more subtle look, try applying a thin line to the top lid only. A more daring approach would be to apply a thicker, darker line to the top lid and a thinner line on the bottom lid.
Brightening tired peepers is done using lighter colors and thinner lines. For a lighter look, avoid applying eyeliner across the bottom eyelid. Try applying a lighter foundation around the under eye area. You can even try using eye shadow instead of foundation. Just make sure both the foundation and eyeliner are lighter than your skin tone. Lighter tones open the eye area up more.
What would our eyeliner applications be without good mascara tips? Mascara is also known to brighten tired eyes, give a flirty look or even compliment the everyday, business casual attire. Like eyeliner, begin applying mascara at the inside corner. While applying mascara to the inside corner of the eye, look away. This may seem counter intuitive, but looking away and looking down promotes fuller lashes. Fuller lashes are a great compliment to any style of eyeliner.
Have you ever had a hair cut that you didn’t like until the next day? It’s the same with makeup applications. Like a new car, try on the look before you decide how much you do or don’t like it. You can always carry your default makeup in your purse. Carrying “the usual” is comforting for anyone trying a new look.
If you have green or blue eyes, consider using a black mascara to make your eyes stand out more. You could also consider using a brown eyeliner and black mascara, or vice versa. Brown eyes will stand out most when using a brown mascara and black eyeliner.
Colors that best compliment eyes are those opposite to one another on the color wheel. Purple and violet are opposite to green on the color wheel. Naturally, those two colors are going to look good together. When in doubt, consult your color wheel! Do not be afraid to experiment with different styles. You will achieve the desired effect you are going for.
A good movie or brisk wind has the ability to whisk away your eye makeup. A single tear drop wiped away by your finger most often times results in smudged eye makeup. Water based eyeliners are more expensive but are sometimes worth it. If you are using a waterproof eyeliner, it is recommended to purchase eye makeup remover.
When waterproof makeup saves the day, thank your eyes by removing the makeup before bed. You never want to sleep in your eye makeup. Continually sleeping in eye makeup can cause one to develop sties or allergic reactions. Removing your eyeliner before going to sleep is one of the best eyeliner tips one can be provided with.

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