How to Apply Eyeliner

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Shake the liner.

   To ensure that the liquid liner is well-mixed, you will need to shake the bottle.
   
   Make sure that the lid is secured first and then shake the liquid liner for a few seconds.
   
   When you are ready, unscrew the cap and pull the brush out of the bottle.If the brush seems to have too much liner on it, then swipe it across the edge of the liner bottle.
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   Step 2: Start in the middle.

   Place the brush against your upper lash line so that it is as close as possible to your eye lashes.
   
   Then, begin applying eyeliner to your upper lash line.
   
   Move out towards the outer edge of your lash line./images/thumb/c/cc/Apply-Eyeliner-Step-2-preview-Version-8.jpg/v4-550px-Apply-Eyeliner-Step-2-preview-Version-8.jpg /images/thumb/c/cc/Apply-Eyeliner-Step-2-preview-Version-8.jpg/v4-300px-Apply-Eyeliner-Step-2-preview-Version-8.jpg If you are worried about getting an even line, you can line your upper lash line with pencil liner first and then go over this line with liquid liner., After you have finished lining the outer corner, line the inner edge of your upper lash line and connect this line up with the first line you made.
   
   Use small strokes to connect your lines and fill it out as needed so that you have one solid, even line on your upper lash line./images/thumb/8/8f/Apply-Eyeliner-Step-3-preview-Version-8.jpg/v4-550px-Apply-Eyeliner-Step-3-preview-Version-8.jpg /images/thumb/8/8f/Apply-Eyeliner-Step-3-preview-Version-8.jpg/v4-300px-Apply-Eyeliner-Step-3-preview-Version-8.jpg If you make a mistake, dip a cotton swab in some makeup remover and use the tip of the cotton swab to fix it.
   
   You can wipe away excess liner or even out a crooked edge., Wings are optional with liquid liner, but adding wings can intensify your look.
   
   If you want to create a winged look, then just follow the curve of your outer lash line upwards form the outer corner of your eyelid.
   
   Then, fill in the wing as needed./images/thumb/b/b3/Apply-Eyeliner-Step-4-preview-Version-8.jpg/v4-550px-Apply-Eyeliner-Step-4-preview-Version-8.jpg /images/thumb/b/b3/Apply-Eyeliner-Step-4-preview-Version-8.jpg/v4-300px-Apply-Eyeliner-Step-4-preview-Version-8.jpg Try creating just a small wing if you do not want to look too dramatic, or go for a longer wing for a high drama look.
   
   You can use the edge of a business card to help you create a straight line for the wing.
   
   Just place the business card against the outer edge of your eyelid at an angle and trace along the edge with the liquid liner.You can also use tape to create wings.
   
   Place some tape on your lower lash line so that it is at an angle.
   
   The tape should be right up against the outer edge of your lower lash line and extending up towards your eyebrow.
   
   You can tilt the tape as much or as little as you want, but keep in mind that more tilt will look more dramatic.
   
   If you want a less dramatic look, reduce the amount of tilt in your tape.
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   Step 3: Fill in the gaps.

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   Step 4: Follow lower lash line for a winged look.

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