Liquid liner can do wonders, but it's not always easy to use. Especially for beginners, using the liner can get messy, sloppy, and frustrating. While you can use a stick liner to add emphasis to your eyes, liquid is just more smooth, versatile, and faster (once you get the hang of it). You can go natural or bold with it and with a precision point brush to provide you with the best control possible, it will be simple to master once you learn the basic tricks. If you're looking for a colorful, bold look, why not go for a sparkly pink, purple, or even green liner? Who says classic is always best? Liquid eyeliner is also commonly used for popular looks such as the cat-eye/winged look. But whatever color, style, or brand you choose, make sure to not use waterproof to practice first. It'll come off easier and you can use water (instead of eye make-up remover) to get it completely off.
Tip #1: When you apply liquid eyeliner, don't close your eyes. It makes the lines uneven because when you open your eyes, they're different from when you close them. If you're not comfortable doing that, then squint.
Tip #2: Use your pinkie finger as support. When you're applying liner and your hands are shaky or you just want extra control, lay your pinkie on your nose or cheek for support. It'll help stable your hands.
Tip #3: If you have trouble making a straight line, make three dashes - one at the inner corner, one in the middle, and one at the outer corner (change to dots when you get better and then none at all) - and just connect them afterwards. This trick can also be used (and is suggested) for swirls, intricate details, etc.
Tip #4: If you run out of liquid liner, just dip an angled brush in water, shake once, and then run it across black eyeshadow and apply to eyes. You may also use mascara, but it's a lot thicker so it might be harder if you're not comfortable using liquid eyeliner.
Tip #5: If you want to look natural, but still define your eyes, then take a normal eyeliner stick and apply it to your lashline. NOT above or on your waterline, but right where your lashes are growing. You just want to fill in the spots where your eyelashes aren't and it will make your lashes look incredibly thick and it will definitely make your eyes pop but still have a natural feel (and look) to them.
Tip #6: Practice. It's not a hard skill to learn, but you do need to practice doing it for it to look good. Use an old one that ran out, a plain eye-liner brush, or even that one in the shade of blue that you don't like but keep locked up in your cabinet.
But whether you're an eyeliner enthusiast or a beginner, I hope that my tips helped you and thank you for reading my blog.
xoxo,
TrinaD. <3
