Liquid eyeliner refers to any type of eyeliner that has a liquid formula. It applies smoothly and creates sharper, more dramatic lash lines than other liner formulas. A liquid eyeliner works well for a variety of makeup looks, including winged and graphic liners.
Applying liquid eyeliner can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. The intimidating product isn't as difficult to apply as you might think—as long as you know a few wing-cleaning tricks. You can master the skill of drawing on a cat-eye with ease with a little patience and practice.
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Use Pencil First
When you first start using liquid eyeliner, it can be difficult and frustrating to create sharp, even lines with the liquid formula. Begin by tracing the liner design you want with a pencil to ease yourself into using liquid liner.
Trace your lash line in pencil first, whether you want a winged liner look or just a simple line along your lash line. Then, apply a layer of liquid eyeliner over the pencil line you made. This technique is best suited for dramatic winged or graphic liners that require more precision, but it can be applied to any liquid liner look.
- Use a Brush
Never use the applicator that comes with your liquid eyeliner tube. Instead, invest in a small, flat, angled brush for applying liquid liner. Dip both sides of your brush into your liquid liner and blot away any excess before applying it to your lash line.
Using a separate brush instead of your liner's built-in applicator brush allows you to apply your eyeliner with greater precision and control over how much product you use. This keeps you from smearing too much liner onto your eyelid and making a sloppy mess.
- Skip the Bottom
You don't always need to line your bottom lashes with eyeliner. In fact, liquid liner looks best when applied only to the upper lash line. Liquid eyeliner along the bottom lash line can look overly dramatic and raccoon-like.
If you can't live without bottom eyeliner, you can mix liquid, pencil, or gel formulas. Make a precise line with liquid liner on your upper lash line and finish your look with pencil or gel liner on your bottom lash line.
- Experiment with Thickness
The versatility of liquid eyeliner is unrivaled. When you're first starting out, experiment with different thicknesses of the liner to see which looks you prefer. Experiment with thin lines, thick lines, graphic liners, winged liners, and other techniques. Make your liquid eyeliner looks one-of-a-kind by making them your own.
- Clean Up
There is no way around it. Liquid eyeliner can be messy at times. Be prepared to clean up your liquid liner mistakes and create a flawless finish to avoid becoming frustrated when your liner smudges.
After applying your liquid liner, use a damp tissue to remove any liner that has caked onto your lashes. If you don't remove your liner from your lashes before applying mascara, you'll end up with unappealing clumps. Then, gently remove any stray liner marks on or around your eyelids with a Q-tip dipped in eye makeup remover.
- Match Your Makeup
Liquid eyeliner is inherently more dramatic than other liner formulations. As a result, you'll need to boost the rest of your makeup to match your liner. There's no need to overdo it with your outfit. Simply add a little more contour or lipstick to your look to make it appear balanced as a whole.
- Set Your Liner
It is critical to set your liquid eyeliner after you have applied it. Even long-lasting liquid eyeliner tends to smudge and run throughout the day due to its formula. Set your liner before you finish your makeup routine to avoid this frustrating disappointment.
You can use powder or spray to set your liquid eyeliner. To avoid any visible powdery residue, it is best to use setting spray on your liner. Simply wait a minute or two for your liner to dry before applying your setting spray to prevent it from running immediately.
One of the most difficult types of makeup to master is liquid eyeliner. Perfecting your liquid liner application techniques, on the other hand, does not have to be as difficult as it may appear. The simple tips in this post will allow you to apply liquid eyeliner more easily and achieve better results without frustration.