In addition, we are going to show you all the eyeliner options that exist in the market. Among them we can mention liquids, mice, pencils, eyeliner gel and one of the most popular eyeliner brushes. We’re sure you’ll find one that’s perfect for you, even if you don’t know how-to put-on makeup properly.
If we already know, correctly applying eyeliner can seem like a rather complicated task. However, you should not rush, because it is only a matter of practice. It’s just a matter of choosing the right one.
Continue with us and we will show you the best tricks to outline the eyes. In addition, we show you how to make different types of outlines such as classic, cat, double, Greek, logistic and galactic so you can choose the one that goes perfect with the shape of your face and your eyes.
Easier way to apply eyeliner
Shaping the eyes correctly to achieve a perfect look does not have to be such a frustrating task. Let’s see how to apply it quickly and easily.
Prepare your eyes
The first step to creating a perfect outline is to prepare your face beforehand. The foundation is a very important step. It is useless to spend hours trying to get a perfect outline if before leaving home our make-up is damaged.
So, start with a pre-base to help better fix our eyeliner. A good alternative is the Pre-Base of Makeup with SPF 15 Medium Protection Mary Kay that also protects us against the sun.
Once we have applied the pre-base place your favorite eye concealer. Then, fix it with a translucent powder. These powders control the glow of unwanted skin and help minimize skin imperfections.
The next thing will be to practice the outline by applying a shadow with a beveled brush on your eyelashes. This way it will be easier for you to get used to the shape of your eye. Use it as a guide, because being easy to delete will help you mark the direction to follow with your permanent eyeliner.
And the time has come, use your favorite eyeliner
This is the most important moment, take a deep breath and don’t tremble too much. It is important that you have patience and do not be too perfectionist at first. Remember that you can turn to the makeup remover at any time and start again whenever necessary.
Before starting you must be clear about what type of outline you want to look and the shape you want to draw. If you are inexperienced pencil eyeliner is the best product to start. It is more compact and you can better define the thickness of the outline you want to make.
After you acquire practice, you can replace it with any other of your preference.
Another good alternative is to opt for colored eyeliners. You can start with lighter tones while you learn to define the shape of your preference, because with these imperfections will be less noticeable.
If you have time trying to outline your eyes and the result is not what you want, the problem may be the eyeliner you use. Remember that there are different types so you can try eyeliners such as: liquid eyeliner, colored and even waterproof or waterproof eyeliner.
Tricks for a perfect eyeliner
These tricks will help you achieve the outline you want so much. You can use them to define how to outline the eyes below and above. When you start to make the outline, make sure that the mirror is at the height of the face. Many times, it is easier to put the mirror from below, but this can cause you to make the outline too thick.
If you have problems with your pulse at the time of carrying out this outline. What you can do to improve it is to bring your arm to your chest as a form of support, or also to rest your wrist on the cheek.
It is important that you do the eyeliner with the eye open, because if you do it with the closed eye you will have the same problem as when doing it with the mirror below the height of your face. When you open your eye, you will notice that it does not have the shape you want.
Apply according to the shape of your eyes
An outline can make a difference, defining the look and even changing the shape of our eyes. That is why it is extremely important to know which one will be better and how to do it according to the shape of your eyes.
Apply eyeliner with drooping eyelids
Eyes with drooping eyelids are characterized by having extra skin over the crease of the eyelid. This causes the eye to look smaller than it really is.
If you want to enhance the look and make your eyes look bigger, then you should add more volume to your eyeliner. Try to make a thin line in the inner corner and widen it more in the outer corners as shown in the following image.
Apply eyeliner to separate eyes
When we talk about separate eyes, we are referring to those people where the distance between the eyes is greater than the width of each of them.
So, to visually decrease this distance we must apply the eyeliner starting with a thin line in the lower corner and make it wider towards the outer corner. In addition, it is important to outline the lower eyelid from the outer corner to the center as shown in the following image.
Place eyeliner in eyes together
Unlike the previous one, people with eyes together are those whose eyes are wider than the space that separates them. The objective of applying the eyeliner in this case is to achieve a more open look visually.
If this is in your case, then you should make a transition from light to dark tones in the outer corners of your eyes. To do this, start by drawing a line on the upper eyelid from the inside out, trying to leave a space in the inner corner of the eye.
Also, you should leave the outer tip of the line outside the eyelids slightly raised. To give you a little better understanding, we show you with an image below.
Apply the eyeliner on almond-shaped eyes
Almond-shaped eyes are characterized by having well defined all the equines of the eyes and at the same level.
To enhance the look, it is best to make a thin shape from the lower corner and extend it outwards without exceeding yourself. This way, your eyes will look bigger and your gaze more expressive.
Remember that it must cover the entire lower area of the eyelid up to the eyelashes. Keep in mind that the darker your eyeliner, the better the result.
Place eyeliner on large eyes
If the shape of your eyes is rounded then we are referring to large eyes. On their own they are quite expressive, so we only have to give them a small touch up so that they are with an almond shape.
If this is your case, the perfect outline is done starting at the upper eyelid until it exceeds the outer corner to approximately one centimeter above the fold. In addition, you can give it a smoky touch or smokey eyes, it will be perfect to enhance the look.
Apply eyeliner to elongated eyes
People with elongated eyes are considered quite attractive naturally. Therefore, we must pay attention to the way in which we are going to outline them so that they are not narrower than they already are.
The perfect outline is achieved by visually enlarging them. To do this, we must draw a fine line on the upper eyelid. Here’s the secret: they should be a little higher than the area where eyelashes grow. Then, you should blur the lines carefully.
Finally, with a white eyeliner covers the area where the eyelashes are born and with a black one make a thicker line in the central part.
What are the differences between a liquid and a pencil eyeliner?
As we told you at the beginning, in the market there is a wide variety of eyeliners or eyeliner. The most popular are liquid and pencil. You will surely wonder what the differences are and how to choose the best one for you. Below, we explain it in detail.
Durability and level of coverage
With respect to liquid eyeliners, they offer greater durability and are more distinctive, offering a sharper appearance. In this way, with just a picelada you can obtain an intense color.
The only disadvantage is that it requires a lot of practice, because it is not so simple to apply.
Pen eyeliners have the disadvantage that their level of coverage will depend on how soft the tip is and its sliding power. In addition, you will most likely have to touch it up two or three times in the day.
Therefore, if you do not have a good pulse and you want your outline to be well defined, you will most likely have to touch it up once or twice until you achieve the color intensity you were looking for.
Precision
On the one hand, pencil eyeliners allow greater precision when applying it. In this way, they become a perfect option for beginners or for those who do not have a good pulse.
Kohl’s pencil eyeliners are creamier. The downside is that you can’t perform a fine line. With traditional crayons it is much easier to make a fine and precise line.
It is not recommended that you use a liquid eyeliner if you do not have a good pulse. Achieving a firm, even and error-free stroke can be a very complex and frustrating task.
Variety of colors
With respect to the variety of colors, it is indistinct, because both eyeliners come in a wide range of colors to combine as you like.
However, in some places liquid eyeliners are not as popular, so you will only find in black. In this case, it is best to look in stores specializing in makeup.
Various effects
As we told you at the beginning, pencil eyeliners are easier to apply, especially on the lower tabs. In this way, you can create your smokey eyes in a few seconds.
On the other hand, with a liquid eyeliner it is much easier to outline the top stop to create different effects and more defined strokes.
What are the types of eyeliners?
In addition to taking into account the shape of your eyes to make an outline, you should also keep in mind that there are thousands of ways to do it. Next, we will tell you what are the most popular effects and how to get them.
Classic outline
As the name implies, classic eyeliner is one where only a fine line is made over the upper eyelid of the eye from end to end. It is the simplest and fastest to perform, so if you are not an expert in makeup, we recommend that you opt for this one to practice.
The most recommended colors for this type of classic outline are black and brown tones, as they are more discreet. In addition, they allow to highlight the upper eyelid line.
Delineado de gato o Cat Eyes
The cat eyes is the one we most want to do to get out of the classic outline. It is something simple but that comes out of the routine and with it we can make a difference.
This type of outline consists of a thin line in the inner corner of the eye that becomes wider as we approach the outer corner. It ends in a corner oriented slightly upwards in the outer area.
With this type of make-up, we can get a cat or slanted eyes look. Do not worry if the first few times you do not fit as expected, because with practice you will get it perfect. Follow these tips to learn how to apply liquid eyeliner or any other to make cat outline:
You should lift the corner of your lower tab, following the point of intersection formed by the tail of the eyebrow and your lower lashes by extending them with a line. This sense will be the one that will guide you to perform the lifting of the outline in the corner of your eye in the right way without imperfections.
The corner of the eye should be thicker than the middle one. That is, you reduce the thickness as you approach the center of the eye. It is important that you make use of the shadow to make the outline guide, in this way, correcting errors will be much easier.
The most complex part is to get the tips to be symmetrical. For this you can help yourself with a piece of cellophane or a piece of adhesive tape and use it as a guide so as not to overdo it.
Apply the outline on your guide. Keep in mind that cat liner has its exit point where your lower lashes end, if you do it higher or lower you will not get a good result. This is the correct way to use liquid eyeliner. This and the brush are the easiest to handle
After outlining your eyes apply your mascara. It is important that in these types of outlines you do it later, because applying it before will make it difficult for you to obtain a defined outline.
Double outline
From the double outline we can obtain two variants:
- Make a slightly thick line on the edge of the upper eyelid and another on the edge of the lower eyelid. In the outer corner of the eye, both lines should not be brought together.
- In addition, those who prefer that in the double outline a slightly thick line is made in the upper eyelid and in the upper eyelid only one line is made in the final section.
In both cases, the idea of making a double outline is that there are two separate corners in the outer corner of the eye.
Greek outline
Greek eyeliner has become very popular in recent years and is considered one of the most elegant and showy. To achieve this, we only have to completely outline the upper eyelid with a thin line (from the tear).
Then, in the eyelid infer we only have to mark a line only in the outer two-thirds. When we have reached the outer corner of the eye, we must join both lines. If you want, you can lengthen it a little further upwards.
Luistic delineation
On the other hand, the luistic delineation is similar to the Greek, but in reverse. It is one of the least frequent, as it is used to reduce the appearance of large eyes.
This type of eyeliner consists of outlining the upper eyelid completely starting from the tear.
Then, in the lower eyelid we must only outline the third that is in the lower corner, that is, in the lacrimal area. Both lines must be joined in this area as shown in the image.
Galactic delineation
As expected, the galactic outline is the most striking of all. If you are one of the most daring and you like to play with your make-up, we encourage you to try this one.
Galactic delineation consists of completely delineating the contour of the eye, including the tear ducts from end to end. Next, we must make a thicker line on the upper eyelid and finish it in the form of a wing.
It is perfect for an evening look, as it brings depth and openness to the look.
As we told you at the beginning, these are not the only ones outlined, as there are thousands of alternatives. It’s just a matter of cheering up and trying different styles until you find the right one.
This is as far as we come with this super complete guide on how to apply eyeliner and make the stripe correctly. We hope you have found it useful and that you can put into practice some of the tricks we have taught you.
We invite you to share your experience below in the comment box and tell us what your favorite eyeliner and type of outline is. Remember that, if you have any kind of doubt about it, you can leave it below in the comment box. We will be fascinated to help you!
