Genius eyeliner hacks

Genius Eyeliner Hacks

 

The trickiest makeup techniques can be time-consuming. And apparently, the majority have spoken: there really are many of us who spend an awful lot of time perfecting a particular technique. You know, eye lining.  Well, it’s good that you’re around for this. These simple hacks will change everything you thought you knew about applying lines on your eyes. So go get your eyeliners, and get ready for some serious flicking action!

Create an even base with a white liner

You can make a less pigmented eyeshadow more vibrant by covering your eyelid with a white eyeliner first. This will help cancel out the color of your skin, making the color of your shadow pop. Additional tip: you can also use the white eyeliner as a brow highlighter for an instant eye lift. Just line below and above your eyebrows with a thick white liner, and smudge it out with a sponge brush to define your brows.

Use tape or a business card to make lining techniques

Creating a straight line freehand takes practice—and even pros mess up sometimes. If you don’t want to spend a ton of time drawing your cat eye (which can be pretty frustrating), you can just use a business card to line up your flick. Just press the card down from the corner of your eye pointing outward to the end of your brow and trace your liner along the edge. If this trick doesn’t do it for you, you can grab two pieces of tape and affix them both at the same angle. Then fill in the space between the tape, as messily as you like.

Create an ombré effect by using different liner shades

Start at the inner corner of your eye and line the first three-quarters of your lash line with a light-colored eyeliner. Then, grab a darker eyeliner and line the outside corner of your eye, then move toward the middle of your eye and stop halfway. Grab a sponge brush and begin blending the middle section where the two colors overlap. Yes, instant ombré!

Use mascara as eyeliner

Did you know that you can actually use your mascara to line your eyes like you would with eyeliner? Simply apply the mascara super-close to the lash line, shimmying it up against the skin to create a smudgy line. You can also use a brush, drag it along the mascara wand and apply the product like a gel liner.

Ready to upgrade your eyelining skills? Then you need the perfect tool! Lash Factory’s Fine Tip Liquid Eyeliner is an easy grip, pen-style liner with a sturdy brush tip. It glides easily on the lids, creating precise lines, whether thin or thick, so you can achieve the perfect look each time!

 

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