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Intermediate Eyeliner Look: Winged Tip A winged tip eyeliner style is one of the most versatile eye makeup looks. You can choose to do a subtle wing or one to rival the late Amy Winehouse's. For this look, you need a good, smudge-proof cream or gel pot. Chang-Babaian recommends Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Creme Eyeliner, $26. For a drugstore alternative, we love Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, $9.99. Chang-Babaian recommends using a pot over a liquid liner for this look, because liquid tends to have a more reflective finish.
How to apply: Apply the liner with an angled or pointed brush from the inner to the outer edges of your upper lashline. You want to make your line at a 45-degree angle, starting from your outer corner.
The key to achieving the right winged tip is to "really consider your eye shape," says Chang-Babaian, which means to follow the slants of your eyes.
Expert tip: Draw the winged tip with eyeshadow first, so that it's easier to erase if you mess up. Then go over the shadow with your cream liner. And to make sure that the wings are straight, hold a business card against the outer corner of your eye to use as a ruler.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Intermediate Eyeliner Look: Elongated Eye
How to apply: Apply the liner with an angled or pointed brush from the inner to the outer edges of your upper lashline. You want to make your line at a 45-degree angle, starting from your outer corner.
The key to achieving the right winged tip is to "really consider your eye shape," says Chang-Babaian, which means to follow the slants of your eyes.
Expert tip: Draw the winged tip with eyeshadow first, so that it's easier to erase if you mess up. Then go over the shadow with your cream liner. And to make sure that the wings are straight, hold a business card against the outer corner of your eye to use as a ruler.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Intermediate Eyeliner Look: Elongated Eye
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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