The king of makeup products is eyeliner. Whether you are rushing out of the door or dressing up patiently for an elaborate ‘do ‘, the quick swipe of eyeliner can define, entice, and create a mystery. Eyeliner, whether you prefer pencil, liquid, or cream, is the unsung hero that can create instant bigger, brighter, and more expressive eyes.
The liner brings together all other eye makeup products; the eyeshadow, the mascara, brow gels. With so many colours and textures, you can go as creative and as glamorous as you want with the liner wand.
Are you also among those who shy away from the liner because of the application techniques? Then you need to worry, here we have listed three simple but flattering eyeliner shapes that you can wear every day for an effortless polished look and how to apply them.
- Winged Eyeliner: Ageless Sophistication
Elegant and graceful, this classic and timeless winged eyeliner is something that you cannot go wrong with. It works for the office presentation, an evening out with friends and even the wedding evening.
It makes the eyes appear longer and well defined. Mastering it might need a little practice but once you start, there will be no going back. Here is how to apply it in simple strokes:
- Pick your choice of liquid, gel, or pencil eyeliner. If you are just starting, use a felt-tip liner.
- Start by drawing a thin line from the inner corners of the upper lash line to the end.
- At the end, flick your wrist to create a wing.
- Now from the tip of the wing ,create a slightly thicker and downward line meeting the upper lash line slightly ahead of the end point.
- Fill in the gaps, if any.
- For creating the wing easily, use a piece of tape or a business card and place it diagonally upward from the outer corner of your eye.
- For a dramatic look, you can thicken the liner line.
- Tightlining Eyeliner: Enhance The Natural Definition
This is the simplest of eyeliner shapes that instantly opens the eyes and creates an illusion of fuller lashes for a simple, albeit dramatic, look.
The benefit of this shape is that it makes the rest of the eye makeup products, such as the kohl, mascara and eyeshadows, look more harmonious. Here is how to get this natural-looking defined eye makeup:
- Curl your lashes with an eyelash curler.
- Start by using liquid eyeliner with a thin brush applicator.
- Line the upper lash line as close to the waterline as you can. Do not extend the liner outwards.
- You can do the same with the lower lash line too.
- Use a little bit of mascara or kajal on your lashes to bring out the natural shape and amp the eye makeup.
- Smokey Eyeliner: Effortlessly Alluring
The sultry, sexy, and smouldering look never goes out of style. For daytime drama or a mesmerizing nighttime look, the smokey eyeliner shape will earn you compliments every time.
The advantage of this eye makeup is that you can use your simple liner and kajal to create the look in just minutes. Here is how to get it:
- Use a gel-based eyeliner or a pencil liner.
- Create a thick line on the upper lash line.
- If you want the look to be more intense, add liner to your lash line too.
- Before the liner dries, use your brush or fingertips to smudge it out for a blurred effect.
- If needed, then add another layer of eyeliner on the other edge, and lightly blend it out for a graded look, and top it with an eyeshadow of the same colour.
Final Thoughts
The easy to apply eyeliner shapes will carry you through the day, be it a coffee morning or a disco night out with friends. Don’t limit yourself to the black eyeliner; pick different hues to create your own signature eyeliner shape. The key is to use high quality, long-lasting and waterproof eyeliners that stay flawless.
Before using eye makeup products, cleanse your eyes and use a primer for best results. Remove all makeup before going to bed to avoid irritation and damage to the eyes.
