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Rachael Mannell, Beauty Editor

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Question:

How do I go about applying liquid eyeliner properly? It always ends up looking wobbly and uneven. from Amber

Answer:

Applying neat, seamless looking liner can be tricky. Sometimes I get it spot-on and other times I have to remove it all and start again. Luckily, the best advice is always at my finger tips.  Simone Bush, Senior Makeup Artist (Napoleon Perdis National Core Creative Team) gave me the following tips for perfectly lined eyes.

#1 When applying liquid eyeliner its best to start by using a fine, short haired brush or a fine angled brush. Ensure the liquid eyeliner consistency is not too watery as this tends to run more easily.  A nice opaque consistency is always best for liquid eyeliner.

#2 Don’t attempt apply your liquid eyeliner in one continuous line, instead apply the eyeliner by feathering short strokes along the upper lashline.

#3 You can also try raising the eyebrow of the closed eye you are working on or lifting the eye area with your free hand so the skin is taut.  This makes for a smoother area to work on along the upper lashline.

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Comments (7)

  • Posted 31 Jul 2008 by noneofyourbusiness
    Thanks! i am so grateful. Finally i can do it confidently!
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  • Posted 16 Sep 2008 by Hayley
    Oh my god people are stupid, why would you bother about applying liquid eyeliner, it looks like you have paint on your eyeballs. Or you are a an egyption, go for just eyeliner, it gives a more smokier and more sixier result.
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  • Posted 01 Oct 2008 by Nikki
    Whats wrong with egyptians? Pretty sure they started/invented a lot of really good make-up trends back in the day.
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  • Posted 05 Oct 2008 by SophieSuicide
    Psshh, I've used it every day for three years. It's really not that hard, you've just got to get the hang of it. A really good-quality eyeliner makes a huge difference, so try Lancome or Chanel. That's what I usually use. NB: Oh, and for the record Hayley, please, learn how to spell honey. I never knew 'sixy' was an adjective. Don't blame typing because 'i' is nowhere near 'e' on a qwerty keyboard.
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  • Posted 09 Oct 2008 by Jess
    call me a cheater, but i just put it on, then wipe away the excess so it leaves a nice straight line!!!! :)
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