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How to Apply Eyeliner: 10 Looks for Beginners and ProsWhether you want to know how to create a basic straight line, perfect your cat-eye, or learn creative new tricks, consider this your complete guide to all things eyeliner |
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How to apply: Apply a kohl eyeliner pencil (like Make Up For Ever Kohl Pencil, $17) from the inner to the outer edges of your upper lashline. Close your eye and pull your lid taut to draw your line. For your first pass, wiggle it in between your lashes (it will make them look thicker), and on your second pass make the line thicker if you want. Then use a small chiseled brush or an angled brush to smudge the line to make it softer.
"Smudging is key when you're afraid you won't create a straight line," says Chang-Babaian. "When applying eyeliner, it's not about creating a straight line with the pencil, but going back and forth with your brush until the line is smooth."
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WOW! You most thoroughly covered every kind of eye lining there is. I'm anxious to try the varied looks and tips. Thank you!
by GigiSD Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 05:19PM Report as inappropriate
Awesome tips, I have been in an eyeliner rut lately.
by glandrews Friday, February 22, 2013 at 05:17PM Report as inappropriate
Great tips and seem pretty simple.
by cajr2828 Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 01:17PM Report as inappropriate
great tips! cant wait to try some of the intermediate ones :) some of the advanced ones were.. different, though!
by amanda_bergeron Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 07:52PM Report as inappropriate
Great advice and can't wait to try the cat eye again :) :)
by Kinipela Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:47AM Report as inappropriate
eyeliner is hard for me to do!
by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 07:11PM Report as inappropriate
This was nice and I'll probably be trying some of these. Others looked like they are only good for going out though.
by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 04:34PM Report as inappropriate
Pretty nice
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:57AM Report as inappropriate
I want to try that 60's inspired wing tip, that is gorgeous! Otherwise the rest are fun and pretty easy to do.
by Lamexicana1 Friday, November 9, 2012 at 08:36PM Report as inappropriate
colored bottom line is not a good idea ,but the rest looks nice
by yun_yuwa Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 08:55PM Report as inappropriate