The look of liquid eyeliner is sleek, in style, and has a high impact on your eyes. Liquid eyeliner does not smudge or work its way into the creases under your eyes once it has dried. However, the nature of liquid eye liner makes it difficult to apply. It does get easier with practice.
Before you begin using liquid eyeliner, you need to choose a liner that you can work easily with. Look specifically at the length and width of the brush handle. You will be using this tool on your eye. If it is too long, you will lose control. If it is too short, you may not be able to adequately see what you are doing. The wand also need to feel comfortable in your fingers.
To begin applying liquid eyeliner, begin by drawing the lines that you want with a pencil first. It is best to use a comparable color of pencil to the liquid eyeliner. For example, if you are going to use black liquid eyeliner, use a black pencil. Draw the line on your eye with the pencil where you want the liquid liner to appear. Start with something simple like a simple line on the top and bottom lids. Once you get the hang of using the liquid liner, you can more to more dramatic looks like cat eyes or smokey eyes.
After you have lined your upper and lower lid with the pencil, switch to liquid. Trace over the top of the lines drawn with the pencil. Try to move in one long brush stroke across the top lid. The fewer brush strokes you can use, the more smooth the line will appear. For a thinner line, apply very slight pressure and use only the tip of the brush. For a thicker line, apply a bit more pressure and use the tip and side of the brush. By applying the pencil first, you will find that the liquid liner becomes much more forgiving. You can take your time and practice getting the line just right.
Keep in mind that liquid liner is wet. After applying the liquid liner, close your eyes and allow a minute for the liner to dry. Repeat the same steps for the bottom lid if desired.
Applying liquid eyeliner doesn't require professional skills, just practice. Keep using the pencil liner as your guide until you are comfortable with applying the liquid liner without the guide. Enjoy the sleek, professional look that liquid liner gives you!
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