Published 17:46 IST, September 18th 2019
Eyeliner techniques that will help make your life easier
We all want our eyeliner to look flawless. So, here are a few ideas that will help you use the perfect eyeliner technique to get the cat-eye you want.
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We all spend many hours trying to perfect our eyeliner. All we can do is look at Ariana Grande, and hope to achieve that level of perfection. Sometimes, even beauty bloggers or YouTubers might not help us get that desired look. Well, it is highly recommended you try smart work over hard work. Let us take a look at some eyeliner techniques and tricks that you can incorporate into your make-up routine.
Five techniques to make your life easier
1. The Invisible Eyeliner Technique
Loved by celebrity make-up artist Lee Pycroft, this eyeliner technique has multiple uses. The trick, according to Pycroft, is essential to master. It helps your eyes look defined, and your eyelashes to look denser. To apply, lift your eyelid, look straight into a mirror and use any eye pencil to stipple a line right into your upper lashes. It is necessary to fill any gaps and darken the roots of your roots. Use black no matter your colouring, as little goes a long way. Durable and waterproof products are recommended.
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2. Perfecting Your Flick Angle
It is usually tricky to get the right flick angle. Well, we have an easy eyeliner technique to make your eyeliner appear flawless. All you need is a pencil or a long make-up brush. Hold the pencil in a diagonal line from the corner of your nose so that it passes along the outer edge of the eye. It will give you your perfect angle, so do not forget to mark dots you can later trace over.
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3. Draw With A Pencil First
An easy way of perfecting your eyeliner technique is by practising with a pencil first. You draw first, and then fill it with your liquid or gel liner. British make-up artist Pat McGrath has previously confessed to using this method to mark out the shape of her eyeliner. It is easy to use and correct if you make any mistake.
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4. Use DIY Stencils
If you struggle while trying to apply your wing liner, it is best to use a stencil. You can find plenty of stencils available online. However, if you wish to save money, you can make your own stencils at home - there are multiple easy DIY techniques to make those. The curved tip of a spoon or masking tape can also be used to get an immaculate cat-eye. Be sure to be careful while using the tape.
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5. Replace Eye Pencils with Gel
To make your life easier, you can turn your pencil eyeliner to gel. The consistency of the gel is much better when you have to draw over your skin. Hold your pencil tip over a candle or lighter for a few seconds to soften the tip. Be careful to check the temperature before putting the pencil to your eye.
13:01 IST, September 18th 2019