Master Liquid Eyeliner: A Beginner's Guide to Flawless Application

Liquid eyeliner contours and gives a precise definition to our eyes. Simply said wearing liquid eyeliner will give you the WOW effect! However the task of getting it on perfectly is definitely a tricky task, especially if you have shaky hands. With that, I must admit that if there is one makeup tool that I haven’t totally mastered, it is applying my liquid eyeliner. Either it comes out too thick or too thin or like it is lined by a five-year-old kid. A total disaster.

Thankfully, with new brushes, formulas, and better overall design improvements, I have realized that liquid liners are now easier to use than ever.

So, here’s a brief picture tutorial on how to use liquid eyeliner easily. One certainly needs some practice and patience before mastering this art and then you can play around with the liner for the type of contouring you want!

Why Use Liquid Eyeliner?

A million dollar question, maybe! Unlike the pencil eyeliners, the liquid liner emphasizes the eyes in a dramatic way. Additionally, it makes the lashes appear fuller and lasts longer than a regular pencil.

How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner

The most important point before getting started is to make sure that your hand is steady. If you have shaky hands then rest your elbow on a proper support for first few times to avoid the bumping lines

• • Clean and prime your eyelids. Apply your eye makeup before applying the liner.
  • Then starting from the middle of the eyelid draw a thick line towards the outer corner of your eyes keeping it close the upper lash line. Remember not to cross your line beyond the upper lash line width wise and make sure you don’t put too much pressure on it. Tip: Ensure the brush of the liner is thin.
  • Then again from middle draw a comparatively thinner line towards the inner corner of your eye.
  • Retouch the points where the line seems to be broken or uneven. Once done, apply a bit of concealer in the end.
  • And VOILA! We are done.
  • Complete this technique with a dusting of eye shadow. Dramatic!

And VOILA! we are done.

Alternative Ways to Apply:

The above liquid eyeliner tips may not be very appealing for beginners. So here are few more easy ways for applying a liquid liner:

• You can place small dots all along the lash line & then try to join them symmetrically & later give a touch ups for the uneven or bumping line points (Remember the joining dots drawing practice in your childhood!)
• Pencil eyeliner is comparatively easy to apply (Refer HERE for tutorial). Apply pencil eyeliner very lightly on the lash line and then darken it with liquid liner. This is relatively easier to do as you already have a line and structure to follow.
• If you are uncomfortable by drawing line from middle of the lid you can start from the inner corner of the eye and while coming towards the outer corner try to make the line a bit thicker.
• If you face any problem while applying liner to your closed eye, then slightly stretch the outer corner of the eye
• Another way to get the leanest line is by using the tip of your brush and looking up and outward in a mirror.

So there you have it, our beginner tutorial on how to wear liquid eyeliner. Hope these suggestions will help you to improve your lining skills. Do tell us if this tutorial has helped you in any way. Even better if you can leave us a picture!