Classic soft arrows with a neat “tail” can be drawn using, but fashionable graphic arrows or cat eye require the use of a product with a denser texture. We dedicate our next beauty cheat sheet to eyeliners!

What is eyeliner?

Often, all means for creating arrows without exception are included in the category of eyeliners: dry pencils, and liquid liners. But eyeliner in the strict sense is still an eyelid product with a gel, liquid or cream texture, designed to create eyeliner lines. What are the main qualities of these products?

Liquid eyeliner is not suitable for drawing mucous membranes (it can only be used on the skin), as well as for creating “smoky makeup”.

Eyeliner is not as easy to use as eyeliner and will require practice for beginners.

High-quality eyeliner has high durability, it hardens quickly and does not smear throughout the day.

The second popular name for eyeliner is eyeliner.

4 types of eyeliners

Depending on the composition, texture and release form, eyeliners are divided into several main types.

Liquid eyeliner

The most common type of eyeliner.
Sold in small bottles with brushes that may have different shapes, length and thickness.
As a rule, the brush of a classic eyeliner is quite thin, the bristles fit tightly to each other ( perfect example– Liner Plume from Lancôme).
The tip of the eyeliner can also be very hard, almost motionless.
Using liquid eyeliner, it is convenient to line the upper eyelid (to create a more thick eyelashes) and draw very thin arrows.
If you have sensitive eyes, choose liquid eyeliners that are labeled hypoallergenic.

Eyeliner-felt pen

A separate type of liquid eyeliner. main feature– felt tip, like a regular felt-tip pen.
Allows you to quickly create clear thick arrows, spectacular cat eyes or arrows of any fancy shape. This eyeliner is indispensable for art makeup.
Depending on the angle of inclination, you can get different thickness of the line, but to draw a very thin strip, you will have to work hard. For this purpose, it is still more convenient to use classic liquid eyeliner.
Thanks to the felt tip, you can easily control the amount of product applied, so there will be no “smudges” on the skin.
This type of liner is also sometimes called pencil eyeliner or highlighter.

Gel eyeliner

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An eyeliner with a rich, creamy, slightly waxy texture. As a rule, it is sold in small round jars; the product must be applied using a separate brush (most often not included in the kit, you have to buy it separately).
Gel eyeliner is “aerobatics”. When applied, it behaves quite capriciously, so only advanced beauty fans can cope with it.
Allows you to create any, even the most unusual, eye makeup: with the help of a brush it is easy to vary both the thickness and saturation of the lines.
This eyeliner dries almost instantly, so you have to do your makeup very quickly. But the staying power of this eyeliner is phenomenal.
Gel eyeliner, unlike others, can be used on the mucous membrane of the eyelid. True, it will not be so easy to wash it off, use.
Every time after using eyeliner, check that the lid is closed tightly enough: this will prevent the product from drying out prematurely.

Dry eyeliner

There is also a type called dry eyeliner. However, this product is quite rare (for example, NYX Professional Makeup - Cake That! Powder Eyeliner). The texture of this eyeliner is more like eye shadow and allows you to create “smoky” arrows.

Colored eyeliners

Black eyeliner is a classic of the genre, but these days it would be a shame to be limited to it alone: beauty brands produce a wide variety of products. different shades. Let's discuss popular colored eyeliners.

If we're talking about When it comes to daytime or office makeup, black eyeliner is not always appropriate, but brown eyeliner is perfect. Draw a line along the upper lash line: this will make your look more expressive, but at the same time the image will remain nude. Read more about how else you can use brown eyeliner or eyeliner.

Another good eyeliner option for daytime makeup. Give it preference if you are not yet very confident in drawing arrows for the eyelids: “errors” and “irregularities” will not be so noticeable. If you have light eyes, try different shades of gray - from soft pearlescent to graphite and metallic - and watch how your entire look changes.

The easiest way to turn day makeup evening - add a brilliant accent. Draw a classic black liner and add a layer of glittery silver or gold eyeliner on top. When preparing for a summer party, you can go all out and use bright green, red or yellow eyeliner with sparkling particles.

Blue

Blue or blue eyeliner will highlight especially effectively Brown eyes. But blue-eyed girls should not refuse it either: make sure that the shade does not exactly match the color of your eyes, it should be either a little darker or lighter. Important tip: if you draw a bright blue arrow on the upper eyelid, do not forget to paint the lower mucous membrane with black kajal to make the image look complete.

White

Use bright white eyeliner to line your face and add it to the inner corners of your eyes. This simple trick will instantly highlight your eyes and add shine to them.

Which eyeliner is better?

If you've carefully studied the descriptions of all types of eyeliners, but are not sure which one is best for you, listen to these tips.

For beginners, it is better to choose a classic eyeliner with a short and stiff brush - this is the most convenient to use.
If you or oily skin, opt for a waterproof formula. Pay attention to the waterproof and resistant marks. Find our rating of truly long-lasting eyeliners.
Like lipsticks, eyeliners can have different variants“finish”: cream, matte or shimmer. For a classic look, choose eyeliner with a slightly damp, glossy finish, for trendy makeup - matte, and complement experimental or evening makeup with a bright one.

If you are happy with the color and durability of the eyeliner, but the tip is inconvenient, just buy a special one. You will probably find one that you will enjoy using.
Some brands produce eyeliners in unusual shapes - perhaps this is the one that will suit you best. For example, Maybelline's Master Precise Curvy has an oval bottle and a felt tip in the shape hourglass. And Lancôme's Grandiôse Liner has a movable handle!

How to paint your eyes with eyeliner?

Before you start practicing, study the theory. Below are five top tips for beginners.

During the learning process, use available tools. For example, to draw a perfectly clear and even “tail” of an arrow, glue pieces of paper tape at an angle - and use its edges instead of a ruler.

Do not try to immediately draw a perfectly straight line on the upper eyelid without lifting your hand. Draw the arrow with small strokes.

Try a popular beauty trick: first draw a “rough” version of the arrow with a pencil, and then duplicate the line with a liquid liner.

Don't neglect your eyelid base. To ensure that your eyeliner doesn't crease or smudge, use a reliable primer. Well, or at least lightly powder your eyelid before applying the liner.

Hold the handle of the eyeliner as close to the shaft as possible. This way the movements will be more precise and you will be able to better control the process.

How to apply liquid eyeliner? Instructions

Just three steps to help you create beautiful make-up eye.

Prep your eyelids with an eye primer, face primer, or powder. You can also apply light matte eyeshadow to your eyelid.

Draw a small stroke from the corner of the eye: this will be the “tail” of your arrow. If you have straight eyebrows, the ponytail should not run strictly parallel.

Draw a line of eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible, and then carefully connect it to the tail.

How to paint your eyes with gel eyeliner?

The procedure for handling gel eyeliner is generally the same as for regular liquid eyeliner. Let's look at it in more detail.

Apply a primer, fill the eyelid with light shadows - with or without light shimmer.

Emphasize the orbital line with matte shadows a couple of shades darker than the skin (brown or sand).

Using a flat natural bristle brush, add the same shadows you used on the orbital line to the outer corners of the eyes.

Take a little gel eyeliner from a jar onto a thin artificial brush and draw a thin “tail” that seems to continue the line of the eyelid. Do not close your eyes under any circumstances.

In makeup, as well as in clothing, there are timeless classics. In particular, these are retro arrows or simply highlighting the eyelash line. To create this style, use matte, waterproof or gel eyeliner.

Types of eyeliners

In order to decide which is better: gel or powder eyeliner for highlighting the eyes, you need to understand the difference between them. Liners are classified by shape and effect.

According to the form there are:

Felt pens and markers. They are very easy to use because they have a dense pencil handle and a brush at the tip. The brush can be flat, hard, soft or feather. They are used by beginner girls or those who need to create some intricate pattern on their eyelids. In turn, all felt-tip pens are divided into thin and wide. Marke is a wide eyeliner that helps you create the perfect retro eyeliner using a stencil. Thin ones beautifully highlight the lash line. These are Oriflame Very Me Clickit (Oriflame), Avon Color Trend Super Length and Super Stable (Avon), Maybelline Master Precise, Eyeliner Glamor Lambre (Lambre), Giordani Gold, Miss Claire Liquid Eyeliner, Yves Saint Laurent;
Liquid eyeliner- This is an eye liner, which consists of a bottle of paint and a brush. This is professional cosmetics, because drawing any arrows requires certain skills. Unlike a felt-tip pen, it lasts for a longer period due to its larger volume. Presented by BelorDesign Party, Bourjois Liner Pinceau (Bourgeois), Rimmel Glam'eyes, Divage liquid eye liner Fine Line, Elegance Magic line, Victoria Shu Style liner and others.

Photo - Eyeliner on the eyes

Just like liquid eyeliner, felt-tip eyeliner can be waterproof, durable and non-waterproof. Waterproof products contain various oils and additives that prevent the product from spreading when exposed to tears or external factors. They can only be washed off with special means. Long-lasting eyeliners just wear off plain water, and unstable ones can “float” even at high temperatures.

Based on their effect, all eyeliners are divided into gel, matte or powder, waterproof, and colored. Let's look at the difference between them:

Gel eyeliner for the eyes allows you to beautifully draw arrows bright color. The main difference from many other types is that after hardening they give off a stylish shine. Introduced Color Me Couture Collection, BeYu Liquid Fine Liner, Catrice Eye Liner Pen, MAC (MAC), Lumene Blueberry Liquid Eyeliner, Inglot amc eyeliner gel (Inglot), Max Factor;
Cream is a cross between liquid eyeliner and eye shadow. It is sold in convenient boxes, and can be used to apply makeup with any brush. Some manufacturers sell such cosmetics already with brushes, but sometimes you have to select them yourself. Is professional means, therefore it is often presented as luxury cosmetics. This is Chanel Ligne Graphique de Chanel (Chanel), Dior Addict It-Line or Diorliner (Dior), Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero, Gucci Guilty;
Kinds felt coated eyeliners are used to draw flirty arrows that help create the effect of “smoky” eyes. The technique for applying them is similar to all other types of liners. When shaded, they can successfully replace shadows. After drying, it begins to give off a matte shine. This is a liner from Bourjois Liner Feutre, Collistar Tecnico Eye Liner, Ysl: Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils Shocking, Pupa Easy Liner, Mary Kay(Mary Kay);
Colored eyeliner to highlight eye color, it can be of different shades (green, brown, blue, white). It is very popular among makeup bloggers. Allows you to make any image unusual, stylish, bright. Depending on the brand, it can be waterproof, matte, or glossy. Represented by the brands Essence (purple, blue), EL Corazon (gray with shimmer), Maybelline “New York Master Precise” (blue), Lancôme (white from Lancôme);
Decorative with shimmer effect. These are Miss Charm from Avon, Shiseido Automatic Fine Eyeliner, Oriflame Very me Glitter eyeliner, Eye Sparkle Liner from Faberlic, Miss Tais and others

How to line your eyes correctly with eyeliner

The most difficult thing is to make arrows on the eyes with liquid eyeliner; to draw them, you must be patient and practice on a stencil. Before starting work, degrease the skin of the eyelid and powder it - this will help even out the surface of the epidermis and reduce oiliness.

How to draw arrows step by step with liquid eyeliner Vivienne sabo Charbon (Vivienne Sabo):

From the middle of the century towards the outer corner you need to draw a wide line. It's best to do this in one confident movement. If it doesn’t work out the first time, then you can try to first draw the outline with strokes, and then shade it;
Next, the tip of the arrow is drawn. Dip the brush into the eyeliner and shake off excess paint. Then, with a thin tip, a line is drawn from the end point of the tail to the already drawn eyelash growth arrow;
The point of the arrow tip should be at the intersection of the line of the lower eyelid and the crease above the upper eyelid. To make it more convenient, you can place a pencil and place the pillbox in the right place;
Afterwards, the arrow is drawn to the inner corner of the eye. If necessary, the finished line is decorated with sparkles or shaded with shadows.

The main tricky thing about liquid makeup is that it can drip from the brush, so be careful not to pick up too much paint. If, over time, the liquid eyeliner has dried out, then it can be diluted with boiled water (this is safe for the eyes).

Photo - How to draw arrows

To apply eyeliner with a pencil you do not need any additional tools. It is much easier to use than liquid, but in terms of price ratio it is almost always more expensive.

Instructions on how to apply eyeliner with pencil eyeliner:

A brush is applied along the eyelash growth line. This is done so that the final line is smooth and thin. After the outline is completed, all strokes are connected by a line;
You can also use a finely sharpened eyeliner as a primary way to draw an outline. This will help prevent mistakes when creating arrows;
Afterwards the tail is added. To make it, the same technique is used as when working with liquid eyeliner. One point is selected from which it is already being carried out thin line to the base of eyelash growth;
In the middle, the arrow is shaded with paint.

Exist different kinds eyeliner, for most of them there are prepared stencils (stickers on which you draw with a brush or eyeliner pencil). To choose a boring one, be sure to take into account the size of the eyes, drooping eyelids, and cut.

Video: comparison of eyeliners

Review of brands

Ffleur Eyeliner (Fleur) is a semi-professional liquid eyeliner for drawing arrows on the eyes. Available in black and brown colors. A convenient brush allows you to draw both thin and thick lines at the same time. As a more affordable analogue, you can try Art-Visage Ultra-thin.

Maybelline EyeStudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner (Maybelline) offers gel eyeliner, the kit also includes a special brush. Suitable for sensitive eyes. Refers to matte liners, because after drying it does not shine. Can be black and brown.

This unique gel eyeliner is a cross between a pencil and a liquid cosmetic. It has the shape of a pencil, but the brush is equipped with a cut, like a fountain pen. This felt-tip pen allows you to draw any arrows.

Eyeliner pencil L'oreal Super Liner (Loreal) allows you to beautifully highlight eyes of any shape. It is very easy to apply due to the thin brush. The same series also includes a So Couture marker, ideal for retro arrows and working with stencils. If the price is not right, then there is a more affordable option - VOV Candy Pen Eyeliner.

L'oreal Super Liner

is a magnificent liner consisting of three “branches” of the brush. It allows you to draw the eyelash line, which visually increases their thickness, but at the same time looks very natural. As an alternative, you can try a product from Yves Rocher or Bobbi Brown Long-wear gel eyeliner (Bobbi Brown).

Dry eyeliner The ONE is a combination of pencil and eye liner, reviews claim that it is the best option for the inexperienced. The special formula allows for a long-lasting matte effect. This product is water resistant. Allows you to draw any arrows, since the brush has a conical shape - it expands from the tip to the center.

Golden Rose Classics Extreme (Golden Rose)- liquid eyeliner in a tube similar to mascara. It can be used to line any eyes; it is characterized by a thin brush, due to which it can draw the most sinuous lines. Waterproof, does not cause allergies. Similar to a similar liner from Eveline Art Professional.

Fennel Super Long Lasting, probably the cheapest eyeliner of all those presented in the review. It has a thin brush and a round economical bottle from which paint is drawn. Despite its cost, it draws arrows no worse than its branded “brothers,” say, Guerlain. One of the disadvantages is that it is not waterproof, but the product does not roll off on the eyelid.

- This great choice for girls who love bright makeup. The company offers to buy pencils in a variety of shades. After drying, the eyeliner becomes a pleasant matte color. Artistry Signature Eyes is similar to her.

If you need a very thin arrow of perfect black color, then we recommend taking a closer look at the new product on the market - Chambord Eye Liner Tattoo Effect. The tip of the brush has such a thin cut that it allows you to draw the most incredible patterns. Refers to super-resistant cosmetics. One of the disadvantages is the cost. If you don’t need jewelry lines, then the more affordable Bourjois liner clubbing ultra black is quite suitable.

NYC Eye Liner Metallic Liquid– an excellent liner from the American company Knicks. This is a brilliant eyeliner, which is made in several color solutions. It is produced in blue, green, gray and white shades. The Metallic series allows you to create a unique look using a hard brush. There is also a tinted clear eyeliner.

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How to choose the right eyeliner

Learning to draw even and beautiful arrows on the eyes with eyeliner is quite a difficult task. Some girls spend money on creating the perfect arrow a large number of time. But don’t forget that you need to not only be able to draw eyeliner correctly, but also choose the right eyeliner, which can greatly simplify this task.

Types of eyeliners

There are several types of eyeliners, varying in consistency and complexity of application.

Liquid eyeliner

The most popular, but at the same time quite difficult to apply, especially for beginners, is liquid eyeliner. To create a beautiful and clear arrow using liquid eyeliner, you will need some skill. For those girls who have not previously used arrows in makeup, it is better not to purchase such eyeliner. To begin with, it is better to “get your hands on” eyeliner with a lighter application.

The undoubted advantage of liquid eyeliner is that it can create a very thin and clear arrow. The thickness of the line will directly depend on the brush. You also don’t have to worry about the arrow smearing with any movement, since it dries in a few seconds. This eyeliner is quite durable.

Of course, it is better to buy liquid eyeliner not with a brush, but with a special applicator, because with it you can get a thinner arrow. Below, see a photo of arrows on the eyes with eyeliner.

If you use false eyelashes in your makeup, then liquid eyeliner will help hide the marks left by the glue. But such eyeliner has one small drawback - it is not advisable to use it for lining the lower eyelid, since such makeup will look very provocative.

Liquid eyeliner is produced not only in classic black color. The color palette is quite varied. It contains both regular colors and chameleons (for example, green eyeliner with an emerald sheen).

Pencil eyeliner

For beginners, it is better to replace liquid eyeliner with an eyeliner pencil. It is very easy to apply and at the same time has a fairly wide color palette, ranging from conservative shades to colorful and original ones. Also, such eyeliner can be either matte or pearlescent.

It is recommended to draw the arrow with a well-sharpened pencil to create a clearer line. To create a contour along the growth of eyelashes, you need to use a pencil with a non-soft texture, and to highlight the inside of the eyelids, vice versa.

Eyeliner with shadows

You can also highlight your eyes with shadows, using them as eyeliner. Using shadows you can make a more natural transition from the main shade of the eyelid itself to the contour.

Unusual and attractive makeup can be created by using different shades of eyeshadow. A combination of an elegant turquoise shade with green will look very impressive, especially on those with green eyes. For a natural everyday make-up, a combination of brown and gray that will look natural and at the same time attractive. This eyeliner is quite convenient. If the line is not as saturated as you would like, you can add a little more color.

Eyeliner in the form of a felt-tip pen

A relatively recent innovation among such cosmetics is considered to be an unusual eyeliner in the form of a felt-tip pen. It is rapidly gaining popularity thanks to its convenient applicator, with which you can adjust the thickness of the arrow and make it easier to achieve desired result. With its help you can create an ideal thin arrow or an exquisite curved contour. The felt-tip eyeliner is highly durable - it can remain on the eyes without wearing off for about eighteen hours.

Before purchasing such a long-lasting eyeliner, it is best to check how it will be applied on your hand. After such a test, it can sometimes be very difficult to wash your hand. In order to get rid of marks, before testing the eyeliner, it is best to apply a special silicone sticker to your hand.

It is better to choose an eyeliner in the form of a felt-tip pen with a soft and elastic nylon tip, because it is much easier to use and it is very easy to draw a clear and neat arrow.

Gel eyeliner

There is another type of this cosmetic product, such as gel eyeliner. This type of eyeliner is not particularly popular on the market, but despite this, it is no less convenient to use. It has a creamy or gel texture that helps create attractive and defined lines. Gel eyeliner, like liquid eyeliner, guarantees excellent coverage with a variety of effects, from pearlescent to matte. An easy-to-use brush will allow you to create a beautiful and clear arrow without much effort.

The only significant disadvantage of this eyeliner is that it is not particularly durable, and the lines are thicker and wider than liquid eyeliner.

For those who have chosen gel eyeliner to create an eyeliner, makeup artists recommend wiping the brush with a napkin before each taking a new portion of liquid so that it does not dry out on it and subsequently crumble and fall under the eyes.

Creamy eyeliner

Gel eyeliners are somewhat different from cream eyeliners. Although both of these eyeliner products are packaged in jars and require brushes to use, gel eyeliner is more suitable for drooping eyelids. It is also waterproof, dries quickly on the eyelids and does not smear. Eyeliners with a creamy texture are softer and can be used as a base for eye shadow. This eyeliner is perfect for creating an elegant evening look in the smoky eye style. But she also has negative side– creamy eyeliner can be imprinted on the eyelid, especially if it is drooping. In this case, it is better to choose a professional brand of gel eyeliner.

List of popular eyeliner brands

If the choice fell on gel eyeliner, then you should pay attention to a cosmetic product from Inglot. This eyeliner has a bright shade, dries quickly and does not smear. But to create a clear arrow with it, you will need certain skills, because if you make any mistake in application, it will be very difficult to erase the line. It is very difficult to wash off from clothes and hands, and even more difficult from the eyes.

This eyeliner is best suited for lovers of rich and graphic eyeliner and for creating a catchy and elegant eye makeup. It is not recommended for girls with light eyelashes to use it, or to properly paint over the eyelashes at the very roots. In addition to eyeliners, Inglot produces special remedy- for example, a solvent that can dilute dried liquid eyeliner. Simply add a couple of drops of solvent to a jar of eyeliner and let it sit for a while, after which you can continue to use your favorite cosmetic product.

Maybelline

For those who love voluminous and attractive wings, it is better to choose Maybelline eyeliner with a creamy texture. This eyeliner will make the eye visually deeper, and the look bright and attractive. Unlike gel eyeliner, this eyeliner washes off quite easily and the liner can be easily adjusted if necessary. To make it more durable, you can apply shadow or transparent powder over the arrow. But this eyeliner is not suitable for creating a thick, clear arrow.

The favorite eyeliner of famous makeup artists is the gel product from MAC. It has many significant advantages. Firstly, soft texture, thanks to which the eyeliner fits well and is applied perfectly. It also does not layer and has a natural, desaturated shade. But this eyeliner has one drawback - it takes a long time to dry and can be imprinted on the eyelid. In general, girls who have used this eyeliner leave positive reviews.

Make up secret

For those who love rich arrows in bright shades, you should pay attention to colored eyeliners from Make up secret. Colored arrows will help you create a discreet, but at the same time unusual eye makeup that is suitable for going to work, the office or school.

Art Visage

To create arrows, in addition to gel eyeliner, you can use eye pencils that are designed to create clear lines - from the Art Visage company. This company produces not only a variety of pencils of various textures, but also eyeliners in the form of felt-tip pens and dry eyeliners. A felt-tip eyeliner is perfect for those with thin and sensitive eyelids. It is simple and comfortable to apply, beautiful arrow You can draw without pressure and the eyelid will not tighten. Dry eyeliner is not diluted with water and looks like regular powder eye shadow. At the same time, it is also very easy to apply and correct. But it’s worth remembering that this eyeliner is not waterproof and can immediately smear at the slightest contact with liquid.

A classic black pencil can be replaced with a colored metallic one to add some zest to your everyday makeup. This type of cosmetic product is offered to customers by Divage. Modern metal pencils are soft enough, so when applying them you don’t need to press hard to get a rich arrow.

This pencil is very sensitive and therefore applies well. To create a bright arrow, you can make several layers with a pencil. It is worth remembering that due to its excessive softness, the pencil can break very easily and quickly, so it is not recommended to apply pressure when applying it.

Eyeliner – universal cosmetic product, relevant at all times and for any type of makeup. Not only professional makeup artists, but also any modern woman can create a deep, attractive look, skillfully highlight the beauty of the eyes and, if necessary, adjust their shape.

Lining your eyes with a pencil is not particularly difficult. But drawing thin, graceful and symmetrical arrows using liquid eyeliner is quite difficult. This requires some practical experience.

A few simple tips will help you master the subtleties of applying eyeliner and create an expressive look.

How to apply eyeliner correctly

First, a little about the application technique. You need to line your eyes while sitting, placing your elbow on a hard, stable surface. To make the line clear, slightly pull the skin of the upper eyelid to the side. Apply eyeliner in a continuous line, as close to the beginning of eyelash growth as possible. At the beginning and until about the middle of the century, the line should be thin, gradually thickening towards the end. Wait for the eyeliner to dry and open your eyes. Draw the “tail” by smoothly lifting the line up and extending it a few mm beyond the outer corner of the eye. It is important that there is no light unpainted gap between the drawn arrow and the eyelashes.

Not everyone can draw a perfectly even outline in one motion. Makeup artists advise beginners to do it simpler:

1 way: first draw a line from the middle of the eyelid to the outer edge of the eye, and then from the inner corner to the middle.
Method 2: outline the outline with a pencil and only then apply eyeliner.
3 way: put several dots on the eyelid and then connect them into one line.

Arrows and eye shape

According to makeup artists, classic black eyeliner suits absolutely everyone. The only nuance that needs to be taken into account is the shape of the eyes.

If you have close-set eyes, you should not line the entire eyelid completely. You should start from the middle, gradually thickening and raising the line at the end of the eyelid.

Narrow eyes can be visually opened and rounded by highlighting them with a line that is thin at the edges and slightly thicker in the middle.

For small eyes, eyeliner is applied in the same way, with the only difference being that the liner should be thin along its entire length. If your eyes are very small, it is better to avoid eyeliner altogether.

Wide-set eyes are drawn in, starting from the inner corner. The line should be of medium thickness.

Round eyes need to be visually elongated. To do this, draw a line from the inner corner to the outer one, lifting it towards the temples towards the end.

Which eyelid to let down

In classic everyday makeup Only the upper eyelid is applied; it is not recommended to apply eyeliner to the lower eyelid. Fully lined eyes look unnatural and vulgar. This option is suitable for evening makeup and special occasions.

It is believed that eyes lined from below make the look more expressive. But there are some subtleties here too.

If the emphasis is on the lower eyelid, it is better to use a pencil or waterproof product with a felt-tip pen applicator, since liquid eyeliner tends to spread. The line is drawn along the inner edge of eyelash growth at the border with the mucous membrane. It is not at all necessary to line the entire eyelid; you can only highlight the outer corner of the eye. The only exception is small and narrow eyes; lower eyeliner is contraindicated for them.

The fashion for eyeliner remains unchanged. Only the style and execution options change. Having mastered a brush or pencil, you will always be in trend and easily create spectacular, beautiful and fashionable makeup.