Eyeliner is a great way to help make your eyes pop! Learn all about eyeliner, what’s the best one to use, how to apply it, and how to achieve the perfect wing!
What is Eyeliner?
Eyeliner is a makeup product that is used to line your eyes to give them more definition and drama. It can be applied on your upper lashes, lower lashes, or both.
What are the Different Types of Eyeliner?
Eyeliner can be in the form of a pencil, liquid, cream, or powder. You can apply it as a pen or pencil or if you’re using cream or powder, you apply it with a brush.
PENCIL | LIQUID | POWDER | CREAM
LINE BRUSH | ETCH BRUSH | MULTITASKER BRUSH
How to Use Eyeliner to Enhance Your Eyes
With makeup, there are no rules. But as a makeup artist, I will tell you that there are better ways to apply makeup so that you look your best and most flattering. When it comes to eyeliner, there are some women that have passionate opinions! There are some women that have been lining their eyes the same way for DECADES! I think one of the quickest ways to age yourself is to fully line your eye with black liner. Not flattering. It’s dark and heavy. And the women who do that will tell you that they feel naked without their liner on. Of course they do! They’ve been wearing a black line all around their eyes for years and they don’t feel like themselves if they don’t have it. But, there is a better way! You can still wear liner without it looking so bold.
How can you apply liner to help enhance your eyes?? Here’s how I think is a flattering way to wear it at any age, especially for women over 40:
- Whatever type of liner you choose to use, follow the lower lash line and continue the line up.
- Then connect the line to your upper lashes.
- Focus only on the outer 1/3 of your lash line.
- Line the 1/3 of your lower lash line too.
- Take an eyeliner brush and smudge the line so it’s soft. This will allow you to smear any mistakes you make.
Below are some eyeliner tutorials and tips to help you master the lined look! As with everything, practice makes perfect! Play around with it and see what technique and products you like best.
Colored Eyeliner
Is it ok to wear colored liner? Yes! Wearing colored eyeliner other than black can do two things: it can bring out your eye color and it can soften your eye. What are some liner colors that you can wear?
- Blue
- Purple
- Charcoal
- Brown
- Green
It might seem really bold to wear blue, purple, or green, but when paired with the right eyeshadow, applied correctly, and worn with the right eye color, it can really brighten your eyes!
Best Eyeliners
What are the best eyeliners to use?? It really is a matter of preference and budget. If you want bold, go for liquid liner. But you must have a steady hand and good eyes so your line is perfect! If you want waterproof, go for a waterproof pencil. If you want soft, then use an eyeshadow (powder) as your liner. You can turn any eyeshadow into eyeliner by spraying an eyeliner brush with setting spray. Your options are endless!
Here are the best eyeliner options:
- Best Budget Eyeliner– NYX Professional Epic Ink Liner is a fan fave when it comes to budget liner! It’s a liquid waterproof liner and is under $6!
- Best High-end Eyeliner– M·A·C Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner is an ultra pigmented option that comes in 17 colors and will give you 24 hours of wear!
- Best Waterproof Eyeliner– Thrive Infinity Waterproof Liner my personal favorite! You can apply it as a pencil and then use a brush to soften it. Then it will stay in place all day! It comes in 8 colors.
- Best Clean Beauty Eyeliner– ILIA Clean Line Gel Liner is a great option for clean beauty. The brown shade will be perfect for you if you’re a clean beauty lover!
I hope that helps you understand more about eyeliner so you can look your best! Have fun with it and see what works well for you.
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About the Author
JoEllen is a licensed aesthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!
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