APPLYING LIQUID EYELINER

Liquid eyeliner is the hardest eye definer to apply.
It demands the steadiest hand, but it does give
the most effective finish. It can be put on before
or after eyeshadow, but if you apply it before it is
easier to cover up any mistakes that you might
make. Always start by blotting the liner brush
on a tissue to make sure it is not overloaded

Step 1

     

Holding the skin slightly taut, position
the liner brush at the inner corner of
your eye, resting on the top lashes. Sweep
along the upper lash line 10 the outer
corner, drawing outward. Lei dry for
10 seconds and go back over die line again.

Step 2

For a striking effect, leave the eyeliner
as it is. For a softer look, brush over
it with a little dark eyeshadow using a
small pointed eyeshadow brush, but be
careful not to press hard and smudge the
eyeliner too much.

Step 3

It is generally better not to line the
lower lashes with liquid eyeliner; this
creates a very harsh effect. Either use an
eyeshadow (see page 87) or run a kohl
pencil along the inner rim of the eye,
taking it right into the inner corner.

THE FINISHED EFFECT:

The top lash line
has been smoothly outlined with liquid
eyeliner, while black kohl pencil applied
along the bottom inner rim of the eye
creates a smoky, sultry effect. A light coat
of mascara adds the perfect finishing touch.