How to Apply Eyeliners – Eyeliner Application Tips, Best Eyeliner Application Techniques

Eyeliners are the best way to accentuate one’s beauty provided they know exactly how to apply it to give the required effect. Whether for an everyday look or a sleek party look, eyeliners are the best ways to highlight the eyes and are, in fact, one of the most important parts of an eye makeup.

Eyeliners come in different forms and shapes that can be used to emphasize the eye contours in such a way no other forms of eye makeup can. However, one needs to know exactly how to apply it to avoid any smudges. Read on to learn the best eyeliner application techniques or eyeliner application tips.

Preparation before Applying Eyeliners: Prior to applying the liquid or pencil eyeliners, it is mandatory to follow certain preparatory steps. These steps include:

1. Shake the liquid eyeliner properly to check for any clumps.
2. In case of pencil eyeliners, sharpen it properly to ensure a smoother finish.
3. Prior to sharpening the pencils, place them inside the freezers for a few seconds to avoid dull waxy points.
4. Before applying the liner, cleanse your face properly in order to get the correct eye defining effect.
5. It is also essential to reduce the oil content around the eye lids to avoid the smudging of the liners. The best way to do this is to a makeup remover (alcohol-based) after the facial cleansing to remove any unwanted oily residues near your eye lids.

Best Eyeliner Application Techniques

Regular Use Eyeliner Application Tips:

• Basic eyeliner application for everyday look should be done with a light hand so that the eyes look natural without any risk of looking overdone.
• Using an eyeliner pencil or a liquid eyeliner brush, trace the contours of an eye starting from the inner side (close to the nose) and then progressively moving outwards.
• The tracing of the eye contours should be done with smooth confident strokes to avoid any smudges specially while applying the liquid liners.
• You can either achieve this using several short strokes or complete it in one single stroke if you are confident that the stroke will be smudge-free.
• After defining the upper eyelid, use the liner to gently line the contour of the lower lids.

Eyeliner Application Technique for Dramatic Eyes:

• This eyeliner technique is best for the party look or for the evenings as it has a more dramatic effect.
• Although the technique can be a little tricky to follow at first, but once done perfectly it can make you look very stunning.
• Start by applying the liner from the middle of your upper eyelid and move it gently towards the outer corner. The stroke used should be a little stronger than the one used for the regular eyeliner application to accentuate your eyes properly.
• Next, apply the liner to your lower lids and move it slowly towards the outside of the eye so as to intersect with the upper eyelid line.
• Gradually as you trace the liner towards the outside of your eyes, make a slightly darker stroke in order to give depth to your eyes.

Eyeliner Application for Cat Eye Look:

• Fascinated by the sleek-trendy eyeliner style adopted by the likes of Angelina Jolie and Rihanna? The look is nothing but the ultra-sexy cat-eye style.
• The cat-eye look is a definite head-turner and goes well with almost all forms of evening wear.
• Start by applying a neutral eye shadow to your upper lids using a soft brush in order to make the area look slightly lighter than the rest.
• Next, highlight the inner portion of your brow with a different eye shade.
• Now, with a pencil or liquid liner, apply a thin eye liner on your upper eye lids. However, unlike the other processes, do not stop the liner application once you reach the outside of the upper eye lids. Gently take the liner slightly upwards towards the end of the brow using a single flick.
• Similarly, on the lower lids, trace the liner towards the end of the eyes and then gently flick it upwards to meet the upper extended end.

Eyeliner Application for Smoky Eyes:

• To get the perfect smokey eyes, one must use the right eyeliner shade which is usually dark black or smokey black shade.
• Keeping your upper eyelids taut with one hand, apply the inner from the inner side to the outside of your eyes. The application should be such that the liner is thicker towards the ends than at the center.
• Similar to this, strike a light eye line using the liner on your lower eye lids.
• Now, dab some soft cotton with water and use it to slightly smudge the liner uniformly. This will give the smokey eye effect to your eyes. Repeat the same process with the other eye.