Draw your eyes - tips on getting the (close to) perfect line

By: thebeautywriter
May 6th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
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It can be a drag to apply eyeliner especially when you’re a first timer at it but there’s a fairly easy way around it - if you practice too, of course. Here are some ways to do it:

1. Cleanse your face

A neat line won’t show on oily skin. Try drawing on an oily surface and you’ll end up with zig-zags. Oil tends to collect on our eyelids as well so wiping the area with a clean cotton pad might do the trick. Another way is to lightly powder your eyelids with a loose powder to allow your eyeliner to set. Another trick is to use an eye primer which you can get from Stage Cosmetics as it creates a base for your eyeliner to stay on longer.

2. Liquid or kohl? How about both?

You can get quite a nice effect if you use both in combination. Try using blur kohl under your eyes, followed by black liquid on the top - the trick is to create a contrast. We always recommend waterproof eyeliner as it could get messy.

3. Quality of eyeliner

The quality of your eyeliner makes a huge difference. Choose an unknown brand and risk hurting your skin when you try to draw on a line. Always invest in respectable brands like the ones we picked below.

4. Master the art of drawing

  • When using liquid liner, use a point liner brush as it will create a smooth clean line. Keep your eyes open when drawing as it will be easier to follow the contour of your lashline.
  • When drawing, we’d recommend three dashes instead of one long continous line - draw one at the inner corner, one in the middle of the lash line and the other at the outer. Then go back and connect the dots altogether! For the Marilyn Manson gothic look, fill in your liner slowly. Start the brush at the middle of your lash line and slowly build up the outer line, extending the liner slightly out and beyond the eye. They also call this the ‘cat’s eye’.
  • For more impact, put on false eyelashes to create the ‘doe-like effect’! Have fun drawing!

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    Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eye Liner, RM70

    We love its gel-based formula! Dip tip of Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush into gel formula (coat both sides of brush head). Wipe off excess on tissue before applying to eye. Work quickly as product becomes transfer-resistant once dry. To remove, use Instant Long-Wear Makeup Remover.

    clarins

    Clarins Waterproof eyeliner pencil, RM52 each

    Its smooth texture and soft sponge tip makes lining and blending easy. It’s a little tad expensive on the side and it can be a bit soft at times but it goes on fairly easy.

    majorlica

    Majolica Majorca Jeweling Pencil, RM26.90 each

    Smudge-proof and long-lasting, these eyeliners will do pretty nicely.

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    Secret Pearl Eyeliner, RM13.90 each

    Pick a colour to suit your mood every day! It doesn’t smudge easily, plus it’s a steal at only RM13.90!

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    There Are 6 Responses So Far. »

    1. Comment by yetmee
      1:32 pm on May 6th, 2009 :

      Oh gosh…still trying to “perfect” my cat’s eyes skill….

    2. Comment by michelle
      2:56 pm on May 14th, 2009 :

      the best eyeliner i’ve used so far (under the RM20 range) is The Face Shop’s pencil eyeliner. It stays on forever and doesn’t seem to smudge much at all, even after a whole day out. I’m already on my 3rd pencil now :D

    3. Comment by karenmarie
      3:13 pm on May 14th, 2009 :

      Michelle: Will try that pencil liner:)

    4. Comment by farah
      9:47 am on August 2nd, 2009 :

      where can i get secret pearl eyeliner..please email me at far_nadz86@yahoo.com..tq

    5. Comment by Joey
      2:34 pm on January 2nd, 2010 :

      Hi,urm…where can i get the secret pearl eyeliner? :) do reply me. ty!

    6. Comment by elaine
      4:53 pm on February 22nd, 2010 :

      can anyone tell me where can i get secret pearl eyeliner in malaysia please?

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