Eyeliner top and bottom

Eyeliner top and bottom

Foundation faux pas

A good eyeliner doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Take it from Billie Gene, whose go-to is an $11 pick from Sephora's in-house collection. He says, "My favorite eyeliner is the Sephora Waterproof 12 Hour Pencil. This pencil has amazing color payoff and wears amazing throughout the day." Speaking of color, this pencil comes in a whopping 24 shades in a variety of finishes, meaning the fun look opportunities are endless. Reviewers say the pencil glides seamlessly on the lid and the color lasts the entire day.  Liquid eyeliner under eye The waterline—a beauty term, not a medical term—is the line of skin between the eyelashes and the eye. It’s as close to your eye as you can put eyeliner without actually drawing on your cornea. This is what it looks like.

Eyeliner on the top lid only

We know, we know: nobody's got the time for a 10-step eyeliner application. But if you planning on being photographed or have a big event, it could be worth taking a more methodical approach to creating a dramatic look. Stewart suggests tilting your head back and looking into a mirror (with your eyes open!) to give you full visibility of your eyelid and keep your lashes out of the way. Then, line up a brush with the outer edge of your lower lashes at a 45-degree angle. Draw a dot as far as you want your wing to go. Then, connect the dot to your outer corner. You can then continue to draw the line towards the center of your lower lash line. Haus Laboratories by Lady Gaga Eye-Dentify Eyeliner Eyeliner is basically the Holy Grail of beauty products. You don't have to be a master of makeup to use it, and all it takes is a little dab on each eye to feel put-together and ready to conquer the day. While eyeliner seems self-explanatory, there's actually a science to its application. Whether you're a liquid liner aficionado or prefer the tried-and-true pencil, here are 10 of the most common eyeliner mistakes (and how to avoid them).
Liquid eyeliner under eye

Wear too much mascara on the bottom lashes

Her eyeliner tricks don't end there. If you're into lining your inner corners, Sann has a hack for that as well. Rather than drawing a horizontal line, she creates a diagonal line, which she says aligns with "the natural angle of inner corner." Read the product instructions And for the fun part: It's time to pick your eye look. Other than the obvious color choice, you should also consider if you want a shimmer, satin, or matte formula. And for the not-so-obvious decision: It's important to consider how fast the liner will dry down. If you're going for a precise winged line, you want a liner that'll dry almost immediately upon application so that it doesn't budge. However, if you're going for a smokey look, you want your liner to be super creamy and allow for a minute or two of leeway before it sets so you can blend it appropriately.

Eyeliner not on waterline

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