Eye Makeup Tips - How To Apply Eyeliner
In this article we take a look at how to apply eyeliner with
some tips on achieving some great effects.
One stunning effect that can be achieved easily and a favorite
of such well-known actresses from Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn
Monroe to Gwyneth Paltrow, is rimming the eyes with either a
white or beige eye pencil. This has the effect of enlarging the
white of the eye to create a seductive, alluring look.
To apply the eye pencil, pull your lid away from the eye very
gently using one or two fingers and draw a line along the inner
eye rims. Do the same with both the upper and lower lids. To
make a sharpened pencil softer and easier to apply, you can draw
a few lines first on the back of your hand. This will soften the
tip and get the color flowing.
Kohl can be applied in the same way with sensational effect. The
use of kohl goes back to ancient Egyptian times and is
characteristic of eye makeup in the Middle and Far East. Apply
your kohl pencil as described above to both the upper and lower
rims, from corner to corner. Then, using either a sponge-tipped
applicator, eyeshadow brush, or even your fingertip, blend the
color by smudging it to create a smoky effect.
Once you are satisfied with the appearance, you will need to set
it by using a light application of loose powder. For an even
stronger, more intense effect, apply your preferred color around
the eyes in either cream, liquid or powder form.
If you want to use liquid eyeliner, once you've mastered the
technique of applying it, this can be a quick method of
achieving a stunning and sophisticated look. But applying liquid
eyeliner can take a little practice.
To begin, it's best to be in front of a good magnifying mirror,
so that your eyes are magnified sufficiently to see very clearly
what you are about to do and ensure a smooth application of the
liquid eyeliner. Then, using your free hand, start by pulling
the eyelid taut. If you're right-handed it's probably easiest
for you to start applying the liquid from left-to-right, as if
you are writing, and vice versa if you are left-handed. Draw
across in a single continuous fine line. If you want a thicker
line then, at the end of the run, simply retrace.
A tip when applying liquid eyeliner is to apply it as close as
possible to the eyelashes, even running into the eyelashes. This
will avoid you getting that annoying white line effect between
the lashes and the liner when the two don't meet.
Applying liquid eyeliner does take some practice, so have a
bottle of makeup remover to hand until you are confident in the
technique. As they say: "practice makes perfect", and with a
little perseverance and a steady hand you'll soon be achieving
some great effects.