Tips to Apply Liquid Eyeliner

No technique of eye makeup is complete without the use of eyeliner. It highlights the eyes, and in fact, holds the capacity to change the shape of the eye to something more desirable. Though many women prefer to use eyeliner pencil, and shy away from the use of liquid eyeliner, it should be known that liquid eyeliner helps create a deeper, and more prominent look. All you require is a little patience to learn how to put on eyeliner, and there are a variety of styles you can choose from, to accentuate your makeup. To help you with this, given below are some tips on applying liquid eyeliner, that will help you in creating the dreamy eyes you have always desired.

Before you Begin
Before you begin with these tips, there are certain other things you should keep in mind:

• Always cleanse your eyelids before you apply eye makeup as they tend to be oily most of the time. Follow this routine with the use of a concealer to even out the skin tone of the eyelids.
• Keep an eye makeup remover, and cotton pads handy, in case you make a mistake while applying the eyeliner.
• Apply the eyeshadow before you apply the eyeliner. This helps in holding the liquid eyeliner in place, and makes it less prone to smudging.
• Applying liquid eyeliner takes time and patience, and if you don't have either, avoid applying it altogether.
• Check for any allergies to liquid eyeliner before you apply it.
• To begin with, stick to the traditional black eyeliner. Later, if you wish for more dramatic eye makeup, you can resort to brighter colors of liquid eyeliner.
• After you have applied the liner, keep your eyes closed for at least 30 seconds to allow it to dry. Liquid eyeliner can otherwise smudge very easily.
• Use waterproof liquid eyeliner for best results.

You are now ready to try out the different techniques of applying liquid eyeliner.

Basic Liquid Eyeliner Application
These tips will help with the basic application of liquid eyeliner.

1. Begin the eyeliner application, by drawing a very fine line, from the center of your upper lash-line, to the outer corner of your eye.
2. If you have trouble keeping your hand steady, apply it in shorter, but even strokes.
3. Now draw a line from the inner corner of the eye, towards the center of the upper lash-line, and connect the two lines.
4. For a thicker line, repeat the same process.
5. Follow it up with the application of kohl, on the inner rim of the lower lash line. Use a black pencil eyeliner, to highlight the lower lash line.
6. Lastly, curl your eyelashes, apply a good coat of mascara, and you are good to go.

Cat Eye Liner
The cat eye look is wonderfully sexy as it slightly narrows your eyes, and is perfect for an evening do with your girlfriends.

1. Start with the basic eyeliner application technique, and make a thin line with the liquid eyeliner.
2. Now, at the outer corner of your eye, where your upper and lower lash line meet, slowly flick the eyeliner brush outward. For this purpose, you may use your lower lash line as a guide, and apply the liner as though you are extending your lower lash line. Direct the liner towards the end of the brow.
3. Next, use your brush and connect this flick of eyeliner to the eyeliner on your upper lash line. You will notice the formation of an almost triangular shape.
4. On your lower lash line, make a very fine line with the liquid eyeliner, from the center of your lower lash line, to the outer corner, and connect it to the upper eyeliner.
5. Apply kohl on the inner rim of the lower lash line.
6. Lastly, curl your eyelashes, apply a good coat of mascara, and the cat eye look is complete.

Glitter Liquid Eyeliner
Glitter liquid eyeliner adds some more jazz to your eye makeup, and the glamor it gives to your overall appearance is like the cherry on the icing. When you apply glitter eyeliner, keep the rest of your makeup toned down, so that your eyes are well played up.

1. When you apply glitter liquid eyeliner, use a subtle shade of eyeshadow, so that the eyeliner can stand out.
2. To apply glitter eyeliner, first make a thin line with a black pencil eyeliner. Do not use liquid for this purpose as the glitter liquid eyeliner will smear it.
3. Now, as you would apply your normal liquid eyeliner, apply a thin line of the glitter liquid eyeliner, over the line you made with the pencil eyeliner.
4. Apply just one coat, as this will help accentuate the glitter eyeliner.
5. Do not apply glitter eyeliner on your lower lash line, as it might cause slight itching due to the glitter.
6. For a cat-eye effect with glitter liquid eyeliner, just follow the above-mentioned steps.
7. Finally, wrap up your eye makeup with the use of an eyelash curler, followed by the use of mascara.

Once you have mastered these basic tips, you can get creative and create new and funky looks, and surprise everyone with a new look for every occasion. Have fun!