A basic cat eye flick this is not. Rather than sticking with one shape, play around with flicks, chevrons and ticks. This look would still be striking with black eye pencil, but a shot of red liner, like the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, $20, adds extra dimension. Be bold.
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Keep it bright
Eyeliner pencils are the perfect product to use when experimenting with color because it's hard to overdo them. Take a cue from the Tadashi Shoji Spring 2018 runway show and mix a shimmering pale green eyeshadow with vivid blue eyeliner. The Sephora Collection Contour Eye Pencil 12hr Wear Waterproof, $10, will create the same saturated effect.
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Layered lines
One of the benefits of eye pencils is that they can be layered with ease. Models at the Carolina Herrera Spring 2018 show were given special treatment with a thick white eye pencil applied to the bottom lashes before a thinner stroke of black. The bit of white acts as a soft highlighter, making eyes look bigger.
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Keep it classic
There's nothing wrong with sticking with a classic look. The JW Anderson Spring 2018 show demonstrated how pretty a swoosh of black pencil eyeliner across the bottom eye can be, especially when paired with radiant skin and groomed brows.
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Soften up
No pencil sharpener? No problem. To recreate the look at the Lutz Huelle Spring 2018 runway, it's better if the eyeliner is on the duller side because it makes it easier to achieve a thick line. Beginning at the inner corner on the lower lash line, draw a stroke to the outer corner. The key to the wide-awake look is to line just under the waterline.
