How to Apply Eyeliner – The Ultimate Guide

Have you ever tried to create perfectly lined eyes but ended up looking messed up? If yes, then don’t worry we are here to help you. If you love makeup, then you probably know that applying eyeliner is one of the basics of makeup. And here we will guide how to apply eyeliner perfectly.

It only takes a little practice to create perfectly lined eyes even if you have never worn eyeliner before. We have broken the task of applying eyeliner perfectly into simple steps so that you can easily understand.

Let’s go through the basics of the eyeliner types before moving to applying the eyeliner part. 

Types of Eyeliners

1. Gel Eyeliner

It can probably become your best friend if you love those cat eyes. It comes in pots usually so you will need a brush to use it.  

2. Liquid Eyeliner

Liquid eyeliner comes with 2 types of packaging. One comes in a tiny-like bottle with a precise and extremely fine dipping brush, and the other one is a market type pen with a felt tip.  

3. Pencil Eyeliner

If you have already tried eyeliners then this type of eyeliner must be the one with which you have started. It is used to create a smokey look and also to line the waterline.

Now, we have talked about the types of eyeliners. Let’s move on to the tutorial to apply eyeliners. 

How to Apply Eyeliner?

As you already know, there are different types of eyeliners and each one has a different method to use. So, here we will look into all the methods. Let’s get started.

Method 1: Applying Liquid Liner

1. Shake the liner:

The first thing to do is to shake the liner to ensure that the liner is well-mixed. Before shaking the liquid liner for a few seconds, make sure the lid is secured. Unscrew the cap of the liquid liner when you are ready and pull the brush out of the bottle. 

• Swipe the brush across the edge of the liner bottle if it seems to have too much liner on it.

2. Start in the middle:

After shaking the liner, the next step is to place the brush against your upper lash line. It helps you to get as close as possible to your eyelashes. Now, begin to apply eyeliner to your upper lash line and then move to the outer edge of your lash line.

3. Fill in the gaps:

You should line the inner edge of your upper lash line after you finish lining the outer corner. After this, connect the first line you made with this line. Connect your lines with small strokes and fill it out as needed so that you have an even and solid line on your upper lash line. 

• You can use a cotton swab which is dipped into some liquid oil to wipe away excess liner or even out a crooked edge if you make a mistake. 

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

In the liquid liner, the wings are optional but adding wings can really intensify your look. You can create a winged look by following the curve of your outer lash line upwards from the outer corner of your eyelid. You need to fill in the wings as per your need. 

Method 2: Applying the Pencil Liner

1. Sharpen or dull your pencil (if necessary):

The first step to do is to sharpen your pencil eyeliner because it will affect the way your eyeliner looks. Create a thin line by sharpening your pencil or you can also create a thick line, more rounded line by dulling the pencil. 

• You can use an eyeliner pencil sharpener to make it as sharp as you want.
• Gently rub the tip of the pencil on a tissue to dull the pencil. Rub the pencil until it becomes your desired choice.

2. Prepare your liner pencil:

You should first ensure that your pencil liner goes on smoothly before using it. Firstly, warm it up if it feels hard otherwise if it feels soft you might need to cool it down. You will get a softer and lighter application from cooler pencils and with a warm pencil which will be soft, you get a darker and more pigmented look.

• To warm up your liner, you should turn on your hair dryer and aim it at eyeliner for a few seconds which will soften up your eyeliner to give it a gel-like consistency.
• Place your eyeliner in the freezer for about 10 minutes before applying it to cool down your liner.

3. Hold the outer corner of your eyelid:

Make your eyelid taut by pulling the upper lash line from the outer edge outwards gently. This will help you to create a straight even line along your upper lash line. 

4. Start at the inner corner and work across:

First line the inner corner of your eyelid and then move to the outer edge of your eyelid. You should use short strokes to create an even line and also make sure to go slowly.  

• You can apply a lighter color just to the inner corner of your upper lash line to make your eyes look bigger and more open.

5. Consider tight lining for a more natural look:

Consider tight lining your eyes if you want a really natural look. Only apply the eyeliner in the spaces between your lashes on your upper lid. 

6. Line your lower lash line:

Place a finger on the outer edge of your lower lid and pull it to make your eyelid taut. After this, start applying liner using short strokes. 

Method 3: Applying Gel Liner

1. Apply liner to one side of the liner brush:

It generally comes in a small pot and to apply it, you need a liner brush. Unscrew the lid of the pot when you are ready to apply and dip your brush into the gel liner. 

• Make sure to close the gel liner as soon as you are done using it because it can dry out quickly. 

2. Start at your inner and outer corners:

First, apply the liner to your inner lash line and move to the center but don’t fill it in yet. Then apply to your outer lash line to the outer edge.

3. Fill in the center:

You can fill in the gap along the center of the lash line once you have completely lined the inner and outer edges. Create an even line by using soft small strokes along your upper lash line. 

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Final Words

You probably came here as a beginner, and I also can completely relate to you. I hope after reading this article, you can perfectly apply eyeliner. But here you need to understand one thing that it requires some practice to apply eyeliner perfectly. So, don’t worry, if you get wrong in the beginning, just keep practicing.

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