Friday, June 18, 2010

HOW TO APPLY LIQUID LINER BEAUTIFULLY!

Applying liquid liner can be difficult at first but can produce great results!
These are some of the immediate benefits of using a liquid liner:
*Defines the eye shape
*Last longer throughout the day compared to a pencil liner
*Fills out the lash line, making lashes appear fuller
*Highlights the eyes


STEP #1.
Prep you lids first. You can use a shadow base (favorite: urban decay primer potion) or just put some foundation on your lids and powder them. This will help shadow and liner STAY ALL DAY!

STEP #2.
Apply your shadow! Do not line then apply, you will lose the definition of your liner. So, apply your shadow as usual.

STEP #3.
Start applying your liquid liner in the center of your eye....follow the natural curve of your eye outward. Then you can go back and retrace the center point to the inner corner of the eye. Start with a thin line and build gradually...if you desire.

**If you can not draw a straight line, use a pencil liner at first to make long dashes, connecting them later with your liquid. CONNECT the dashes...DO NOT make one long line over top! This will look thick and messy!

STEP #4.
Let the liner dry. Follow up with a eyelash curler and two coats of mascara.
Your done!

NEVER:
Apply liquid liner to the BOTTOM lashes! This looks BAD ladies! Instead use a pencil liner for a softer look.

Create too thick of a line at first, build the line gradually.

Apply eyeliner if your eyes are tired or infected

REMEMBER:
Always apply the liquid eyeliner after the eyeshadow, but before the mascara to prevent smudges.

Eyeliner should be applied as close to the lash-line as possible.

Insure that your eyeliner flows with your mascara; will with help frame your eyes and makes your lashes look thicker

Here are some of my favorites:
Lancme Artliner- Precision Point Eyeliner ($27)
This is Extremely user friendly!

Urban Decay Liquid Eye Liner ($14)
Great variety of colors to choose from!

Clinique Eye Defining Liquid Liner ($13.50)
Fast drying formula!