Choosing makeup eyeliner

Applying eyeliner can be one of the trickiest things to use, but when applied properly the effects can be amazing. Eyeliner can add definition to your eyes, whether you choose a soft line or a dramatic stroke.

Practice makes perfect in achieving a fine eyeliner effect. Learn how to apply eyeliner in a manner that flatters your eyes. Skillful application of eyeliner can help create the illusion of more evenly spaced and set eyes and thus give a better balance to the entire face.
Choosing makeup eyeliner
Eyeliner is meant to give depth to the lashes and make them appear thicker. Choose an eyeliner color that complements the eye shadow and flatters your eyes. You can opt for brown, navy or charcoal accents or even shades of plum. For a classic eyeliner look, choose shades of dark brown, gray or black for the upper…

How to apply makeup eyeliner

Apply other eye makeup before adding liner and mascara. Ensure that you have a good mirror and lighting so that you can see what you are doing. Use a steady hand to apply eyeliner.

Draw a line from the inner corner of the eyelid to the outer corner in one fluid stroke keeping to the natural curvature of the eyelid. You can keep the line thin and even across the eyelid or thicken the line in the outer end of the eyelid. Draw a line across your upper eyelid just above the lashes. Start from the inside corner to the outer end. Lining the lower lids is a matter of choice. Also line the lids based on your eye shape. You can apply the eyeliner as a line on a larger part of the lower lid. You can gently smudge the line for a smoky and smoldering effect. Stopping your eyeliner at the corner of the eyes will make them appear…

Choosing makeup eyeliner

Applying eyeliner can be one of the trickiest things to use, but when applied properly the effects can be amazing. Eyeliner can add definition to your eyes, whether you choose a soft line or a dramatic stroke. Practice makes perfect in achieving a fine eyeliner effect. Learn how to apply eyeliner in a manner that flatters your eyes. Skillful application of eyeliner can help create the illusion of more evenly spaced and set eyes and thus give a better balance to the entire face. Choosing makeup eyeliner Eyeliner is meant to give depth to the lashes and make them appear thicker. Choose an eyeliner color that complements the eye shadow and flatters your eyes. You can opt for brown, navy or charcoal accents or even shades of plum. For a classic eyeliner look, choose shades of dark brown, gray or blac...

How to apply makeup eyeliner

Apply other eye makeup before adding liner and mascara. Ensure that you have a good mirror and lighting so that you can see what you are doing. Use a steady hand to apply eyeliner. Draw a line from the inner corner of the eyelid to the outer corner in one fluid stroke keeping to the natural curvature of the eyelid. You can keep the line thin and even across the eyelid or thicken the line in the outer end of the eyelid. Draw a line across your upper eyelid just above the lashes. Start from the inside corner to the outer end. Lining the lower lids is a matter of choice. Also line the lids based on your eye shape. You can apply the eyeliner as a line on a larger part of the lower lid. You can gently smudge the line for a smoky and smoldering effect. Stopping your eyeliner at the corner of the eyes will make ...

How To Master Smoky Eyes

Smoky eyes are a dramatic finish to a gorgeous formal dress. Learn how create the glamorous smoky eye effect with our easy steps. Here's How: 1. Base. Start your art project with a fresh canvas. Apply a thin layer of moisturizer mixed with foundation to the entire eye area. Blend this in really well, then follow up with a very light dusting of powder. 2. Line. If you have a steady hand, opt for liquid liner. If your prom night nerves have resulted in a shaky arm, choose a power liner which is both more vivid and thus smoky than pencil eyeliner. Apply a thick line to the top lashes, and a sharp, thin line to the bottom lashes. 3. Shadow. With dark shadow in hand, concentrate the color below the crease and lighten as y...

How to Apply Eye Shadow as Eyeliner

Eyeliner is a great way to accentuate eyes and make them pop. However, applying eyeliner successfully can sometimes be a challenge. Liquid eyeliner can smudge too much and pencil eyeliner can look too thick. Using eye shadow as eyeliner on the other hand is a virtually fool proof way to apply eyeliner. Plus, in addition to emphasizing your eyes it even doubles as a way to maximize the use of your make up. Here are a few techniques to get this great and easy to do look. Step 1. You will need a special flat make up brush to do this technique (see photo). You can get these special flat brushes at most drug store cosmetics, department stores or beauty supply shops. Step 2. Fill an empty spray bottle with water. Step 3. Spray some water on the flat make u...

How To Wear Coloured Eyeliner

Make-up artist to the celebrities, shows you how to create a dramatic party look with coloured eyeliner. 1. Choosing the colour: Black eyeliner works with pale, blue eyes, deep purple eyeliner works with dark brown eyes, and green eyeliner works with hazel eyes. 2. Apply a wash of coloured eye shadow over the eyelids using a soft brush. Use a smaller brush to add a little eye shadow underneath the eye. 3. Use highlighter powder on the inner corners of each eye. 4. If you're not brave enough to apply liquid eyeliner, start off with pencil eyeliner. By pressing a damp, flat eyeliner brush into your eye shadow, you can create eyeliner by dabbing it onto the eye in a straight line. 5. If you want to apply liquid liner, use small, fine strokes working outwards. Apply liner to the inner corners of ...

How To Have Long Lasting Eyeliner

Make-up artist shows you how to keep your eyeliner perfect all day, and stop it running. Step 1: Pencil eyeliner Kohl pencil eyeliners are liable to melt if they get too warm or wet. To stop this happening, mix charcoal grey or brown eyeshadow powder with water to create an ink, and apply with a thin brush along the lash line. This will give the pencil something to cling to. Wait a few seconds before applying dark brown or black kohl pencil. Use lots of little movements to get the pencil into the roots of the lashes. Smudge the line with your finger if you want to create a smoky effect. Set the pencil in place by applying a layer of dry eyeshadow powder with a small, flat brush. Finish the eye with a line of eyeshadow along the lower lashes for a sultry, smoky look. Step 2: Gel eyeliner ...

How To Apply Pencil Eyeliner 9 Steps

this step by step guide to applying pencil eyeliner is effective and doesn't make a mess. See how the professional makeup artist apply pencil eyeliner and follow the steps to perfect it. Step 1: You will need. 1 eyeliner pencil 1 pencil sharpener Step 2: Choose pencil Apply your eyeliner after eye shadow. Choose your eyeliner to compliment the shade of eye shadow you are using. Step 3: Prepare Make sure that your eyeliner pencil is sharpened. Sharpening the pencil just before you use it removes any bacteria that might have built up on it since you last used it. Eye pencils are not always easy to sharpen. To make it easier, leave the pencil in the fridge or freezer for a while. When it's harder it's easier to sharpen.  Step 4: Assume the position ...

Dramatic eye makeup tips and pictures

Dramatic eye makeup tips and pictures. Dramatic eye makeup is ideal for evening but looks too heavy in daytime. For dramatic look you may use the same eyeshadow that you use for your daytime makeup but in darker colors. To give your eyes the dramatic effect, line your eyes the eyeliner or using the dark eyeshadow. If you use eyeliner to line your eyes, soften the liner on the lower eyelid. For extra definition apply the black pencil inside the lower rim. Don't forget to shape your eyebrows. Keep the rest of your makeup simple. Choose basecoat eyeshadow in a neutral shade. Apply two coats of black mascara. How to apply eyeliner for dramatic eye makeup Line upper lashline with dark brown or black pencil eyeliner or liquid eyeliner. Start a thin li...