5 Tips for using and abusing eyeliner

5 Tips for using and abusing eyeliner

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It’s nothing new that good makeup can work real miracles, it helps to lift any look and, let’s face it, any makeup gains an even more special charm with a well-defined line close to the eyelashes. However, although it is beautiful and, today, even indispensable, applying eyeliner requires a certain technique and training, and the good news is that to make it easier you can use an eyeliner pen, as it makes the line more precise, in addition dry faster, so make up with your eyeliner right now!

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learn how to use and abuse eyeliner
In addition to the look, without a doubt, eyeliner helps to lift the look and even leave a sexier and more glamorous footprint in any outfit. We recently saw on the international catwalks, at the London and Paris fashion weeks, among super-neutral makeup on the parade, eyeliner stood out as an absolute standout! Among many different ones, with extra colors and features, was the good, well-known and loved outlined kitten! What?? Don’t know how to use it??? No problem, see below some tips to learn how to use eyeliner.

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Tips for using eyeliner

1 – Trace without error

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To avoid making mistakes when drawing, use a hand mirror and position it at chest height, making a 45º angle with your eyes. This way you will have a good view of the area to be outlined. With a steady hand and eyes wide open, use the eyeliner at the root of your eyelashes, observing the line through the mirror.

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Before applying the eyeliner pen, apply a bronze or beige eyeshadow to your eyelid. Remember that any eye makeup goes well with eyeliner, however, if you opt for a different line, such as a cat eye or triangular style, then the makeup calls for a more basic eyeshadow.

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Those who have very round and large eyes should opt for a simple line, which just outlines the entire eyelid. This type of eye is great for using shadows and colors, however, you shouldn’t overdo it with eyeliner.

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2 – Stroke styles

stroke styles that can be made with eyeliner
There are several ways to use eyeliner and their effects also vary, for example, almond-shaped eyes should choose longer strokes, while those with round and large eyes ask for simpler strokes.

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The kitten style became famous in the 60s with Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, and today, with this retro wave, it has resurfaced, and current singers are betting on different features to inspire women.

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3 – Cat eyeliner

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It is unanimous, this trend with the line pulled on the side can be seen in the makeup of Adele and Katy Perry. Cat eyeliner is one in which the line continues past the end of the eyelid and is best suited for almond-shaped eyes and disguises droopy eyes, as it helps to lift the look, see that the line should go up towards the crease of the eye.

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4 – Triangular stroke

triangular line made with eyeliner
It became popular after being used and acclaimed by singer Amy Winehouse, however, if you want to bet on it, you will need to invest in an eyeliner pen, following the same instructions as the cat eyeliner, the difference is that the line is thicker, forming a triangle towards to the crease of the eye, and then filling the entire region with the pen. Without a doubt, a great option for those who want to achieve a bold, irreverent and super-striking look.

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5 – Double stroke

Double line made with eyeliner
Lately it has been gaining more space in more daring productions, it is made with two parallel lines across the entire eyelid, using different colors for each one, or formed by one line on the eyelid and another in the crease of the eye.

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eyeliner by Paula Fernandes
However, the new way to highlight the eyes is to use eyeliner to make two parallel lines just in the outer corner of the eyes and a triangular line in the tear duct region. This style has already become a trademark of Paula Fernandes, the singer.

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Of course, there’s no need to do these super ingenious eyeliners, you can opt for a more discreet one, which is also super popular! And if even after all this you still haven’t made peace with eyeliner, it’s worth taking a look at this video below: a cute and super simple tutorial! Then just train and rock!