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Apply Eyeliner like a Professional
Many people think they already know how to apply eyeliner, and generally, they do a good job. There is a big difference between the way you might apply eyeliner and the way a professional make-up artist does.
Use these easy-to-follow steps below and you can apply eyeliner like a professional.
Select your eyeliner
An eyeliner must be applied near the base of your eyelashes. As there are varying products in the market such as liquid liner and pencil eyeliner, it is important to try each type so that you will know which type will suit your own natural beauty. With whatever type you prefer, practice the application so you can achieve a very fine line. Remember that it is not a pretty sight when you apply eyeliner in a very thick line. It will look harsh, at the same time loud, making your eyes as well as giving it a tired and heavy impression. Always bear in mind that a thin line is recommended - should you have any trouble applying it, a brush is helpful to smooth out the line and to blend it well.
Liquid eye liner
Liquid eyeliners are recommended to be used and should only be used above the top of the eye lashes, whereas an eye shadow or an eye lining pencil is suggested to be used under the eyes lower lashes. This kind comes usually in a bottle with an application brush, almost similar to an ink. This requires great precision during application, but can be perfected through constant practice.
Eye liner pencil
The easiest to use, as the tip of this liner is dry, it has a tendency of pulling your eyelids fragile tissues, stretching the eyelids when lining it could help a lot in achieving a smooth application. A note to remember, you should always sharpen the pencil before every application to eliminate any bacteria that has accumulated at the tip.
Apply the eyeliner
Begin at the inner corner of your eye. Always be certain to use a light hand when applying your eyeliner, as the area around the eyes is very sensitive and delicate.
Put on your eyeliner only after you have already applied an eyeshadow. Doing it before an eyeshadow application would only cover the eyeliner.
To achieve an intense look, a kohl pencil with a colour can be applied above as well as below the lashes, and then followed with black or very dark grey liquid eyeliner at the top. This will give the impression of dark eye lashes and will stay on for the whole day. A dark coloured eye-liner will highlight the eyes form and outline as well as give them a deep look.
While holding your head back facing the mirror, look down so that your eyelids will become tight making it easier in applying and controlling the liner. When necessary, smudge.
The eyes will seem larger when you make a line with a pencil under your lower lashes - instead try a dark eye shadow applied with the help of a tiny makeup brush, to give an illusion of darker and fuller eye lashes. Below such line, you need to apply also a thin line with a lighter shade of eye shadow, preferably white, yellow or beige to brighten up your eye area.
Pencil liners may be used on both above the top lashes as well as under the lower lashes.
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