Saturday 22 October 2016
LIQUID EYELINER
This is the most difficult liner to apply, so I recommend trying other types before using liquid liner.You need a steady hand, and should apply by brushing short strokes close to the lash line. Start at the middle of the eye, directly above the upper lashes, and SLOWLY brush across the lash line. Then, start at the inner part of the eye and continue to brush until you reach the middle of your eye that you began with. Pros: Great for Arabic makeup, cat eyes, and dramatic looks. Provides a well-defined, thin line which makes the eyelashes look thicker. Cons:Very difficult to apply well. Takes a steady hand, patience, and practice practice practice! PENCIL EYELINER- This is the most commonly used liner as it is very easy to manage and control. Pros: Very easy to control. Comes in a wide range of colors. Very common and easy to find in every brand of makeup. Cons: Unless you sharpen really well, it does not provide as crisp a line. GEL/CREAM EYELINER- This liner has been used more by professional makeup artists than the mainstream public, but it is becoming more common. Cream eyeliners generally come in a pot that you can dip an angled brush, fine tip brush, or even a pencil eyeliner in to get the product out. It can even be used as a creamy base underneath eyeshadows. If you use a brush to apply, you will need a slightly steady hand as it is creamy and glides pretty easily. Since this liner takes a bit longer to dry, it is great for smudging along the lash line. Pros: Very creamy and easy to smudge. Great for smokey eyes. Cons: Not as portable as a pencil eyeliner. EYE SHADOW AS AN EYELINER- This is the fastest and easiest way to line your lashes. All you need is a stiff, angled brush or a pencil brush (like MAC’s 219). To apply, simply dip your brush into the eye shadow of your choice and “draw” or smudge along the upper and/or lower lashline. You CANNOT use this on your waterline- it will not stick, and it will really irritate your eyes. Eye shadow lining is great for a more subtle daytime look. Plus, the color possibilities are endless! You could even use the pencil brush to smudge the eye shadow on top of another eyeliner to get rid of any harsh lines. Pros: Multiple colors to choose from. Easy to apply. Cons: Cannot be used on the waterline. Does not last as long as other eyeliners do.
This is the most difficult liner to apply, so I recommend trying other types before using liquid liner.You need a steady hand, and should apply by brushing short strokes close to the lash line. Start at the middle of the eye, directly above the upper lashes, and SLOWLY brush across the lash line. Then, start at the inner part of the eye and continue to brush until you reach the middle of your eye that you began with. Pros: Great for Arabic makeup, cat eyes, and dramatic looks. Provides a well-defined, thin line which makes the eyelashes look thicker. Cons:Very difficult to apply well. Takes a steady hand, patience, and practice practice practice! PENCIL EYELINER- This is the most commonly used liner as it is very easy to manage and control. Pros: Very easy to control. Comes in a wide range of colors. Very common and easy to find in every brand of makeup. Cons: Unless you sharpen really well, it does not provide as crisp a line. GEL/CREAM EYELINER- This liner has been used more by professional makeup artists than the mainstream public, but it is becoming more common. Cream eyeliners generally come in a pot that you can dip an angled brush, fine tip brush, or even a pencil eyeliner in to get the product out. It can even be used as a creamy base underneath eyeshadows. If you use a brush to apply, you will need a slightly steady hand as it is creamy and glides pretty easily. Since this liner takes a bit longer to dry, it is great for smudging along the lash line. Pros: Very creamy and easy to smudge. Great for smokey eyes. Cons: Not as portable as a pencil eyeliner. EYE SHADOW AS AN EYELINER- This is the fastest and easiest way to line your lashes. All you need is a stiff, angled brush or a pencil brush (like MAC’s 219). To apply, simply dip your brush into the eye shadow of your choice and “draw” or smudge along the upper and/or lower lashline. You CANNOT use this on your waterline- it will not stick, and it will really irritate your eyes. Eye shadow lining is great for a more subtle daytime look. Plus, the color possibilities are endless! You could even use the pencil brush to smudge the eye shadow on top of another eyeliner to get rid of any harsh lines. Pros: Multiple colors to choose from. Easy to apply. Cons: Cannot be used on the waterline. Does not last as long as other eyeliners do.