by: Dr Bianca Tavares
In this article we take a look at how to apply eyeliner with some
tips on achieving some great effects.
One stunning effect that can be achieved easily and a favorite of
such well-known actresses from Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe
to Gwyneth Paltrow, is rimming the eyes with either a white or beige
eye pencil. This has the effect of enlarging the white of the eye
to create a seductive, alluring look.
To apply the eye pencil, pull your lid away from the eye very gently
using one or two fingers and draw a line along the inner eye rims.
Do the same with both the upper and lower lids. To make a sharpened
pencil softer and easier to apply, you can draw a few lines first
on the back of your hand. This will soften the tip and get the color
flowing.
Kohl can be applied in the same way with sensational effect. The
use of kohl goes back to ancient Egyptian times and is characteristic
of eye makeup in the Middle and Far East. Apply your kohl pencil
as described above to both the upper and lower rims, from corner
to corner. Then, using either a sponge-tipped applicator, eyeshadow
brush, or even your fingertip, blend the color by smudging it to
create a smoky effect.
Once you are satisfied with the appearance, you will need to set
it by using a light application of loose powder. For an even stronger,
more intense effect, apply your preferred color around the eyes
in either cream, liquid or powder form.
If you want to use liquid eyeliner, once you’ve mastered the
technique of applying it, this can be a quick method of achieving
a stunning and sophisticated look. But applying liquid eyeliner
can take a little practice.
To begin, it’s best to be in front of a good magnifying mirror,
so that your eyes are magnified sufficiently to see very clearly
what you are about to do and ensure a smooth application of the
liquid eyeliner.
Then, using your free hand, start by pulling the eyelid taut. If
you’re right-handed it’s probably easiest for you to
start applying the liquid from left-to-right, as if you are writing,
and vice versa if you are left-handed. Draw across in a single continuous
fine line. If you want a thicker line then, at the end of the run,
simply retrace.
A tip when applying liquid eyeliner is to apply it as close as possible
to the eyelashes, even running into the eyelashes. This will avoid
you getting that annoying white line effect between the lashes and
the liner when the two don’t meet.
Applying liquid eyeliner does take some practice, so have a bottle
of makeup remover to hand until you are confident in the technique.
As they say: “practice makes perfect”, and with a little
perseverance and a steady hand you’ll soon be achieving some
great effects.
About The Author
Dr Bianca Tavares
You can find more eye makeup tips by Dr Bianca Tavares at www.makeup-girl.info
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