Choosing the Right Liquid Eyeliner: A Guide for Indian Women

Indian women are known for their bold and vivid eye makeup.

Most of us now are experts with eye shadows and false lashes. The one area that needs some work though is a liquid eye liner.

Adding a dash of liquid eye liner can do wonders for your eyes. From black to browns to coloured ones, there are various shades to choose from. The market today is filled with different types of liquid eyeliners that can cater to various needs. Understanding your own sense of style and requirement from the product can help you select the right kind of liquid eye liner.

Before selecting a specific type of liquid eye liner, it is best to first understand what exactly you are looking to create. There are different styles and variations that one can do with a liquid eye liner and keeping these in mind can help you choose your product better.

Tips To Keep In Mind Before Buying A Liquid Eye Liner:

• Understand if you have a steady hand while drawing lines
• Ask yourself if you will be using the liquid eye liner on just the upper lid or on the lower lid as well
• Those who wear contact lenses may develop allergies with use of certain kinds of eye liners, especially liquid ones. Try out a smaller size or sample size of the product first to check if it causes any allergic reaction.
• Using a lighter shade of liquid eye liner in the beginning is great for those who are trying out liquid eye liners for the first time. These can be practiced upon with ease, as they don’t cause too much mess or dark blotchy spots.
• Most liquid eye liners will dry up if not used over a period of time. Invest wisely, keeping in mind the frequency with which you will be wearing the liner. Those who will wear a liquid eye liner on a daily basis can buy the expensive ones as these are good and will help create a finer look. Those who will rarely use a liquid eye liner can opt for ones that are not too expensive, as these may end up drying up before fully being used.
• Read and follow the instructions carefully. Some liquid eye liners are required to be stored in an upside down position to prevent drying up or flakiness.

Different Liquid Eyeliner Types:

1. The Pen:

This is a great invention for those new to the world of eye makeup.

Many of us find it difficult to draw a neat line around the eye contour. This is especially messy when you are using a black shade. The liquid eye liner pen is an eye liner that comes in a pen form. It has a felt tip, just as a sketch pen would. This can be easily used by anyone. The pen format makes it easy to carry during travel or through the day.

It is great for drawing cat eyes.

2. The Sponge Tip:

This eye liner is very similar to the liquid eye liner pen.

In this liner, the felt tip is attached to a wand. You can first try your hand at the pen eye liner and then move on to this once you are comfortable. Using this liner with the sponge tip will help you get used to applying liquid liners better. This is particularly good for creating a bold line.

3. The Brush:

This liquid eye liner is one of the best in terms of application.

The fine brush helps you create lines that are as fine or as thick as you want. Using this will require practice, but once you get the hang of it, there’s no looking back. This type is the right liquid eyeliner which is best for drawing fine lines.

4. The Pot:

As you use the above types of liquid eyeliners over a period of time, you will gradually have enough practice to move to the liquid eyeliner that comes in a pot.

You need a separate brush for this to draw a line. The end result is very professional and spot on. Eye liner that comes in a pot form is also one of the longest lasting ones.

It is best to start with the pen form of liner then move on to the others. This will help make your hands steady and you will have enough practice to use the difficult ones. Practice well and you’ll be lining your eyes like a pro in no time!

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