Face your fears…and do it anyway!
25 Mar 2010 06:00 AM |
Posted by Editor
We’ve noticed that a few of you have mentioned in the forums that you’re too afraid to try a liquid liner.
Well, if you think we’re just gonna stand back and let you scaredy cats get away with it, you’ve got another thing coming!
That’s right beauties, it’s time to get that liquid liner you’ve been lusting after, face your fears and go ahead and try it – what’s the worst that can happen? They didn’t create make-up remover for nothing you know!
But just to show you how much we care, we’ll help you take your first few steps into the big, bold world of liquid liners with a few application tips:
- If you’re not feeling confident, start by defining your peepers with a regular eye pencil, or with a fine, slanted brush and some eye shadow, before copying over it with your liquid liner.
- Rather than attempting to draw your line in one go, use tiny little dots instead and just slowly join them together. It’s a bit more time consuming, but it’ll help you gain a steady hand and achieve a precise line.
- Have a cotton bud and some eye make-up remover handy – it’s the easiest way to quickly correct liner that’s been applied crookedly or too thickly, without having to start again from scratch.
Liquid liners I love:
Rimmel London Professional Liquid Eye Liner
Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner
MAC Liquid Eye Liner
Prestige Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner
What are your best tips for applying liquid eye liner with precision?
Member Comments
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Posted by:
melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
No tips as such really Deb, just practice practice and more practice :)
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 5:32am)
Posted by:
kaytie
(Australia)
Great article, may have to give it a go, ive tried liquid liner so many times but i always stuff it up....mind u im in love with my Gel Liner, works wonders
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 6:43am)
Posted by:
Allyfox
(Australia)
thanks for the tips, somtimes i can naiil it lol other days it dont look so good, but i love the effect it has =)
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 6:59am)
Posted by:
Bide
(Australia)
thanks for the tips! The problem for me is getting my liner right at the tip of my eyelid. My eyelashes always get in the way, and it's hard to maneuver the brush.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 7:19am)
Posted by:
Bishbev
(Australia)
Has anyone tried the new liquid liner?
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 7:25am)
Posted by:
Sumaya
(Australia)
I also had to have lots of practice but once you can the hang of things, liquid eyeliner looks really nice!
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 7:53am)
Posted by:
Madstar
(Australia)
I am hopeless when it come to applying liquid eyeliner and my eyes can be quite sensitive. In the past I have used a pencil to apply the outline then I go over it with some eyeshadow to enhance the line and colour this is really effecitve. These days I use the gel eyeliner from Mireness which I absolutely love.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:00am)
Posted by:
addicted2cosmetics
(Australia)
Thank you will have to give it a go. I have never had any luck using eyeliner in the past
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:12am)
Posted by:
beautyqueen95♥
(Australia)
take it slowly, and dont put it too close to your waterline - it smudges all over your eyeball!
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:14am)
Posted by:
Gofton
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Deb, that's the way I learnt by drawing a line with pencil first and it is the best way to practice. Now I can do it with my eyes closed. It gets easier every time and then you can get more creative.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:15am)
Posted by:
Biancarushton
(Australia)
i am one of these fraidy cats lol. the dots or short dashes is a good tip.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:27am)
Posted by:
VivaliciousChic
(Australia)
I am like gofton.I started using liquid eyeliner only after years of using pencil eyeliner.I've only changed to gel liner last year,with my bobbi brown and I am loving it! Btw,if you ladies don't want your applied eyeliner to make a crease, apply a think/thick(that's to ur favor) layer of eye shadow on ur eyelide before lining ur eye. You can even dab powder on your eyelid too instead of using eye shadow.it'll work!
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:42am)
Posted by:
captaincheeky
(Australia)
Aww deb my tip is : Use L'oreal's lineur intense. Like, best brush ever. I dont use anything else (the other brushes are just way too flimsy and hard to use lol) It lasts aaaages, and is a beautiful colour :)
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:47am)
Posted by:
maKem3Up
(Member since 2008, Australia)
my tip is patience .. its sooo fiddly and you need to have a steady hand ..i recommend applying befor you start drinking hhaaha :P
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:52am)
Posted by:
FiFi73
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Umm, I'm one of the Fraidy Cats too..... I've never even tried to apply Liquid Eyeliner as it looks too hard, but I'll give the "Dots" a try...... thanks for the tips! ♥
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:53am)
Posted by:
FiFi73
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Lol maKem3Up!! I wouldn't even attempt it after a few drinks, I'd be bad enough at it before drinking, lol!
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 8:54am)
Posted by:
Beauty Obsession
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I used to connect the dots but after practice and a steady hand can draw a thin line. It's best to make sure your liner is closed properly to prevent it drying as you want the wand to have a nice slippery feel when it glides over your lid.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 9:09am)
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BeautyBalmBell
(Australia)
I have to agree with captaincheeky, It all depends on the applicator brush. The best one I have ever used is the felt tip L'oreal Lineur Intense liquid liner too! Hmmm, time to add another BH review.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 9:28am)
Posted by:
bluerose
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I like to apply/blend my liquid liner into the lash line so there is no small gap, and it helps to make your lashes look fuller. If the line is not thick enough just go back and add a little more. It's better to build the line up.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 9:32am)
Posted by:
Chrissynick
(Australia)
I agree Practice is key! Going slowly in short strokes definately is the way.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 9:33am)
Posted by:
bh'sDeb
(Australia)
hmmm...think i'm going to have to get myself that L'Oreal Lineur Intense - believe it or not i've never tried it! But i trust you guys so if you say it's great i'll definitely give it a go. Thanks for the recommendation beauties :-)
xDeb
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 10:20am)
Posted by:
xCherrybliss
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Wow great article and reccomendations for liquid eyeliner since everytime i do try liquid eyeliner i get super intimidated and end up going back to pencil. lol
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 10:20am)
Posted by:
captaincheeky
(Australia)
Deb- you won't regret it! the brush is just....I don't think words can explain! The paint gold bottle packaging is not too fancy but the applicator makes up for it :)
Not sure where you could still buy it as priceline has discountinued it, i got it at 50% off at around 12 dollars, which I think it a bargain. I picked up 2, one of them unused and i don't think I will ever get to using as I have been using my first bottle for almost 4 months, lol. deb if you want me to send it to you (which im sure you don't , loL!) i wouldn't mind as it is an amazing eyeliner :)
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 10:34am)
Posted by:
Jess84
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I really do not have a steady hand. I love the look of liquid liner but the only time I've ever tried it it looked as though a three year old had drawn in my eyelid.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 10:38am)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I believe the quality of the applicator on the product makes the most massive difference in ease of application.
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March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 10:45am)
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Posted by: melmeko (Member since 2007, Australia)
No tips as such really Deb, just practice practice and more practice :)
Posted on: March 25, 2010 (Mar 25, 2010 5:32am)