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EYELINER
A lot of people might agree that this is the trickiest part of makeup - but it doesn’t have to be! When it comes to eyeliner, practice truly does make perfect.
EYELINER PRODUCT TYPES
PENCIL EYELINER
LIQUID EYELINER
Liquid eyeliner can be the most difficult to use because it’s wet, and not exactly forgiving. This eyeliner is usually found in a tube and has a pen-like applicator, which means you don’t need to use a brush. It is the “blackest of the blacks” in terms of eyeliner colour payoff. If you have a steady hand and experience, this is a great option.
Pencil eyeliner is the most forgiving because nothing will transfer unless you move your hand. The other great thing about pencil liner is that you can sharpen them, which is excellent for sanitation. The downside is that a pencil usually doesn’t give you a super sharp and precise line unless you use a brush to pull out the wing. You also have to work quickly before it dries. This is a great beginner’s eyeliner!
GEL EYELINER
Gel eyeliner is amazing because you can apply it with a brush of your choice - and it’s my personal favourite! It typically comes in a gel pot, and you can take a small amount with a spatula tool then work off of that. Using a brush is great because you know you’ll get the same result every time. I recommend using a tiny, angled brush because this gives you time to get it into place before pressing it down. I also love gel eyeliner because you can blend it out into a smokey liner or eyeshadow because of the creamy texture.
EYELINER STYLES
TIGHT LINE
Tight-lining is the technique in which you apply eyeliner in the waterline. The benefit of doing this is that it gives the illusion of more defined eyes. Doing a tight line in the top lash line is a fantastic technique when applying false lashes because it helps to hide the lash band and creates an overall more seamless illusion. When you apply eyeliner to the bottom waterline, this creates a significant dramatic effect (especially when doing a smokey eye or blown-out bottom lash line). It’s important to note that this method will close in the eyes and make them appear smaller, so only apply on the bottom of the eye if you want a very dramatic effect. Try using a light peach/beige (depending on skin tone) or white eyeliner in the waterline to help open up the eyes. This is also a great tip if your client has red eyes as it will help neutralize the eye colour.
WINGED
Winged eyeliner is one of the most classic and standard techniques for eyeliner. It really helps elongate the eye, and creates a lifted effect. Choosing the angle of the wing can also play a big part in the overall look of the eye. By pulling the wing towards the temples, it gives more of an opened up eye look. By directing the wing in a more straight and horizontal line, the eye will look elongated.
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