Some women don’t like using eyeliner, but there are women for whom the eyeliner is a must. Using eyeliner gives you the opportunity not only to change your eye’s shape, but you can also fill in the sparse looking lashes. Eyeliner is used for emphasizing the shape of the eye by framing the eyelid and accentuating the lash line.

Depending on its texture the eyeliner can be softly smudged or clearly defined. Many brands offer a variety of hues, texture and types of eyeliners, which are suited for the different situations, weather conditions, shape and color of the eyes.

Pastels work on all eye colors, giving blues and greens a fairytale feeling and darker irises quirkiness. Remember to choose kohl that melts onto the skin. Smear the kohl along the upper lash line, as well as the lower lashes, blurring it further with a sponge applicator.

Green, blue and hazel eyes work best with plumy tones, while dark brown eyes love them shot with metallic like copper and bronze. While the purpose of white liner etched along the inner rims used to be to brighten the eyes and reduce redness it’s now more about adding highlights to make eyes look more dazzling.

How to apply eyeliner?

To apply liner to your upper lash line, tip your head back and look down into a mirror. Rest the pencil tip onto the lash line and push between your lashes, moving from the inner corners of the eyes outwards. Avoid the old habit of drawing a harsh fine line and flicking it at the outer corners. The tip of your liner should be thin but blunt, so once you have sharpened it, press the end onto the back of your hand to give you the perfect shape to work with.

• colors that blend with the mascara will look more natural
• if you want to achieve “dramatic” effect eye, use dark color
• an eyeliner that is in the same tone, but darker than the eyeshadow will give you a softer look
• if you want to make your eyes more rounded, apply a deeper line in the middle
• if you want to make your eyes look larger, apply a sweep above and below the eyes
• to soften the upper and lower line use a damp brush
• lift the skin of the eyelids from beneath the eyebrow to ensure the line is drawn right up to the base of the lashes
• always apply eyeliner outwards, towards the outer corner of the eye
• never apply eyeliner if your eyes are tired or infected
• harmonize eyeliner with your mascara, so that it frames your eyes and makes your lashes look thicker
• a very bright pastels or frosted color will draw attention to the eyeliner rather than your eyes
• applying blue eye liner will make the whites of your eyes look whiter

Try:

Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner - it glides in smoothly for expert control, creates fine lines that last all day.

L’oreal Intensifique Liquid Eyeliner - fragrance-free eyeliner suitable for sensitive eyes.

Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil - perfect for lining the inner lids, long-lasting effect.