The eyeliner is one important tool in your makeup kit and it is indispensable in defining your eyes - and there are a variety of ways the eyeliner can be applied. Find out how to use the eyeliner according to your eye shape.
The eyeliner has been used since ancient Egyptian times as a
dark line around the eyes. Cleopatra, the ancient queen of Egypt
was known for using kohl as an eyeliner to enhance and define her
eyes.
During ancient times, even men used to wear eyeliner because it was
considered to be very attractive.
Indeed, the eyeliner can really transform the appearance of the
eyes, enhancing them and making them stand out and more, they can
alter the eyes' shape.
With time, the cosmetic industry began to evolve and different
types of eyeliner were developed like:
powder based eyeliner
wax based eyeliner
liquid eyeliner
kohl eyeliner
gel eyeliner
The color that is mostly used is black, but there are other shades
available like brown, purple, blue, etc.
In order to really enhance your eyes you need to apply the eyeliner
according to the shape of your eyes. Here are some tips to help
your eyes look gorgeous with eyeliner:
For wide set eyes
Apply the eyeliner on your upper and lower lid from the inner
corner of the eyes working your way towards the outer third of the
eye. Use a lighter color eyeliner to line the outer corner of the
eye if you desire. This method will create a visual effect which
will make your eyes appear closer together.
For close set eyes
Apply the eyeliner from the outer corner of the upper and lower
eyelids, working your way towards the third of the inner corner. Do
not line the inner corner of your eyes because it will make your
eyes appear even closer.
For small eyes
Apply a lighter shade of eyeliner which gradually thickens from the
inner corner of the eyes towards the outer corner. Use a white
eyeliner on the water line because it will brighten up the eyes and
will make them look bigger.
For droopy eyes
Apply the eyeliner close to the eyelashes from two thirds of the
eye towards the outer corner, gently sweeping the line upwards to
create a cat eye effect. This will create a lifting effect for your
drooping eyes.
For almond shaped eyes
Apply the eyeliner only on your upper lid from the inner towards
the outer corner of the eye. This will enhance your beautiful eye
shape.
For Asian eyes
Apply the eyeliner on your upper lid from the two third inner
corner of the eye towards the outer corner and on the lower lid
apply the eyeliner on the entire lid from the inner towards the
outer corner of the eye.