How to apply Eyeliner

Applying eyeliner you can exfoliate the features of your eyes which creates fantastic impact on your appearance. Beautiful eyes help you to express your beauty. Eyeliner is capable in highlighting the eyes and making you the most gorgeous woman among all. Almost every woman loves to apply eyeliner. Though some find difficulty to wear it with perfect style, a steady hand can draw an appropriate line on the outer side of the eye lashes. Except young and adult women, teenagers also show their fascination towards eyeliners. Without a perfect skill, you cannot prepare yourself for any occasion. Know about the various types of this eye makeup and try to apply them on the eyes for making your appearance more attractive.

The first use of eye liner is found in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia where women used to draw a dark black line around the eyes. Such makeup of eyes was also common among Arab women. Later in 1960, liquid eyeliner pampered the beauty of women. It was applied for enjoying the magic of thick black and white lines around the eyes. This eye makeup trend was introduced by the popular makeup designer, Mary Quant. In this way eyeliners capture the cosmetic market and have become one of the most favorite makeup items for women.

Facts on eyeliner

• In modern age, eye liners are associated with the symbol of beauty. During late 20th and early 211st century, a fabulous fashion has been linked with this eye makeup. Women love to wear heavy eyeliner which reflects the Gothic fashion.
  
  
• Even eyeliners express the emo subculture and different alternative lifestyles when they define the eyes of males.
  
  
• For portraying a depressed look, special kinds of eyeliners are applied. You may often observe that this eye makeup is used for expressing depression in photograph and it is displayed as “Bleeding Mascara”.

Eyeliner Colors

As far as the eye color is concerned, it needs to be mentioned here that if your eye color is green or brown or light blue, then go for the charcoal color or navy color eyeliner. It will suit your eyes the best undoubtedly. But if this is not the case, that is if your eye color is brown or dark brown or black, then pick up from an eyeliner store dark brown color eyeliner. Even the eyeliners that appear in the markets in plum shades suit the black as well as the dark brown eyes. For dark eyes, you can also go for the colors, royal blue, black, brown and burgundy as far as eyeliner color is concerned.

Eyeliner Types

Usually two types of eyeliners are available in the cosmetic market. Each of them comes up with distinct quality. Let's find them below.

Liquid Eyeliner

You'll find little bit of difficulty while applying liquid eyeliner. First, practice at home how to apply them with best result. Waterproof version of such type of eyeliner provides good effect while you are enjoying the makeup in hot summer days. Even during rainy days too, such options shower their benefits. For protecting the eyes from any harmful effect, change your liquid eyeliner in every six to seven months. If you become perfect in applying the product, your eyes will reflect with great style.

Pencil Eyeliner

Choose a pencil eyeliner and give the eyes a ravishing style. With some simple effort, you can become efficient in drawing lines on the eyes. For longer hours, you can find the effects of pencil eyeliner. Therefore, this product is ideal for any occasion and for any purpose.

Cake Eyeliner

Cake eyeliners are applied with water. It can define the eyes offering wonderful makeup both top and bottom of the eyes.

How to apply eyeliner?

For becoming an expert in eyeliner application, you have to indulge in the process with great patience. It is important to practice the application procedure several times at home. Usually eyeliners are applied on the outer side of your eye lashes. Draw a line from the inside corner to the outside of the eyes. You have to follow a special method. Draw a narrow line in the inside corner and make it wider while moving towards the outside areas. Try to avoid blinking of your eyes. With proper application, enjoy a dramatic appearance.

Tips for Enhancing the Eyes

• Brown and black are the ideal colors for eyeliner. These are considered as the base color. If you want to create more magic, choose brighter shades for the eyes.
  
  
• While buying eyeliner, search for a type which glides smoothly. The formula should have a firm control and this must reflect on your eyes.
  
  
• Try to rejuvenate your look with simple makeup. If you apply too much liner, it will bring up an artificial image.
  
  
• First stop blinking the eyes when you are doing the makeup with eyeliner. Such activities won't offer the best result on the eyes. Begin the process with a bare eye. Don't apply any other eye makeup before using eyeliner.
  
  
• When you are using eyeliner, you basically draw the lines on the outside of the eye lashes. Never apply it into the lashes. It is applicable especially for the liquid eyeliner.
  
  
• With a narrow line, you can start the eye makeup. It should be done in the inside corner. Gradually, it will become wider. Basically the wider lines are found around the outside portion of the eyes.
  
  
• Using eyeliner in a thick line, you can get a tired appearance. It creates a harsh and heavy look. For dealing with any trouble during applying the product, you can use a brush. It blends your eyeliner and keeps the eyes beautiful.
  
  
• A formula which provides firm control is best for the eyes. Look for the product which glides smoothly on the eyes.
  
  
• It is considered that brown and black are good shades of eyeliner. Some other brighter shades are also available. But for everyday office use, the basic shades are apt.

Caution: Close your eyes always, while you apply your eyeliner. If you wear contact lenses then always wear your lenses then apply the liner.

Types of Eye Liner Products:

• Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner – This eye liner can be applied with a fine brush and your hand should be steady, when you apply it. This eye liner stays for a long period of time and also lends a shiny look to the eyes. It takes only a few seconds to dry and is the best as far as party look is concerned.
  
  
• Intense Shine Liner – You need to just apply it with just one stroke of a brush. It lasts for long. It comes in various shades, which are olive, bronze, two shades of blue (Ink blue and sky blue), smoky grey and shimmer.
  
  
• Cover Girl Line Exact Liquid Liner – This pen, comprises liquid as well as pencil eye liner. It comes in brown, black and smoke colors. It can be easily carried and applied.

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