Eyeliner is one of the most complex makeup items to apply for most people. At the very least, achieving symmetrical lines takes artistic skill. You can also make other uncomfortable mistakes like stabbing your eyes, especially if you have poor hand-eye coordination, and choosing the wrong eyeliner for your sensitive eyes. Read on to end your woes with the best makeup hacks for applying eyeliner and achieving the perfect look for your eyes:
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1. Flatter your eye shape
Because we all have different eye shapes, getting the angle of the wing just right to flatter your eye shape can prove daunting. The wing you make for a hooded lid will be very different from what you apply if you have deep-set eyes. Experiment with different angles, sizes, and shapes to help you determine what eyeliner style will look best on you to truly enhance your natural beauty. For example, to highlight round eyes, a bold wing to the outer corners can give the illusion of added width.
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2. Connect the dots for perfect wings
With a pencil liner, make small dots on the top of your lash line. Gently connect them with liquid liner to create the illusion of a single beautiful stroke of eyeliner. Make sure to blend the dots in smoothly, so they aren’t visible. Be sure to check how the dots look before drawing the actual wing to ensure that they are properly aligned with the eye and with each other.
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3. Use a magnifying mirror
If you struggle to see what you’re doing when you apply makeup, you can use a magnifying mirror to get the perfect eyeliner look. Doing so ensures that you can see every detail when applying that tricky liquid eyeliner. Your makeup mirror should provide you with the lighting and focus you need to see all of the details of makeup as you apply it, especially if it’s magnified.
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4. Use paper to create a straight line
Many people still have trouble getting a perfect straight line for their wing liner look. Paper is an ideal DIY tool for shaping that wing because it is a thinner material and has an edge that can assist you in achieving the ideal line. The paper should be aligned with the corner of your eye and angled in the direction you want your wing to go. You should always get a straight line if you draw the line while pressing down on the paper.
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5. Use two hands
You should always line the upper and lower lids separately. Use two hands, one to slightly lift the eye and the other to apply the liner, thus creating a smoother canvas on which to work. Pull the eyelid taut with your finger at the outer edge; this will allow you to draw straighter lines without accidentally moving the eyelid. To avoid gaps, also pull the lid slightly downward. This will allow you to start the line closer to the inner corner of the eyelid and to the lash line.
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6. Use an eye primer
Eyelid primer serves as a foundation for the eyelids, absorbing excess oil and providing an even surface for makeup application. Using an eyeshadow primer before you apply eyeliner, therefore, gives you a smoother base to work with while also keeping your eyeshadow and eyeliner in place longer.
