As the saying goes, sometimes less is more, especially in this case, where a little negative space makes your eyes look big and open, explains Hughes. Using a black liquid liner (we like Wet n Wild MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner, $2.99), draw the top line first, flicking it out ever so slightly. On the bottom, work from the outside in, stopping the line at the outer edge of your iris. Finish by adding a bit of liner at the inner corner of each eye; turning the liner so that you're using the edge, rather than the tip, is the easiest way to do so, says Hughes.
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Bold and Blue
This isn't your momma's 1980s blue eyeliner. An electric blue hue drawn on in this graphic shape makes for a completely modern effect. Hughes recommends using a small pointed lip brush and a cream liner, like M.A.C. Chromaline in Hi-Def Cyan, $21, to draw a thick line stretching from the lashline almost all the way up to the crease; this will make it look like it's on your entire lid when you open your eyes, she says. Buff it in like you would a cream shadow, then turn the brush, using the edge to create the triangular wing.
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Silver Arches
Basic black liner is anything but boring when paired with a little extra sparkle. First, simply line the top lashline, following the shape of your eye, with a black liquid liner. Next, use a silver shade, like Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Glamrock, $20, to draw a line underneath your brow bone that mimics the black line. Keep both lines short and tight: "The beauty of this shape is that it's very concise and really highlights the shape of the eye," notes Hughes.
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Straight Lines
Chic and simple, this is especially flattering on Asian eyes, but works well on any eye shape, says Hughes. Draw the bottom line first, aiming straight out from the corner of your eye. Place the second line a few millimeters above the first, extending it a bit further. An angled liner brush and black or charcoal powder shadow are choice to use here. Try: Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Night Sky, $3.99. Finish by using a pointed cotton swab dipped in a bit of face cream or micellar water to clean up the space in between the two lines: You want that gap to be crisp and clean to really accentuate the look, points out Hughes.
