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    2 ways to wear coloured eyeliner

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    Some women are all about black eyeliner. Maybe they’ll dabble in the equally-as-classic charcoal or brown. But sometimes those ladies spot a coloured eyeliner so gloriously beautiful that they want to stray away from their conservative roots. And so they buy the coloured liner, only to get home and find themselves at a loss as to how to apply it.

    Well, when it comes to coloured eyeliner application, wonder no more. Because this 30-second video covers two easy-peasy ways you can wear it.  

    The first option is to line your top lash line. To nail this look, remember to start the liner thinner on the inner corner and thicken it as you draw towards the outer corner. If you’re feeling adventurous, give it a little flick at the end. Oh, and make sure there aren’t any gaps between your line and the roots of your lashes.

    The second option is to line your bottom waterline. Should you go down this route, choose a waterproof pencil, otherwise the colour won’t last very long.

    If you’re not sure what colour to pick, try a shade that will complement your eye colour. I used turquoise, because it works well with brown eyes. If you have green eyes, use a purple or plum eyeliner, and if you have blue eyes, go for a shimmery copper or bronze eyeliner.

    As for the rest of your make-up look, keep it simple. The coloured eyeliner should be the focus, so stick to some mascara (and black eyeliner if you’re lining your bottom water line), and a neutral lip.

    Coloured eyeliners to try:

    COVERGIRL Ink It! Eyeliner in Aquamarine Ink
    Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Pencil in Bright Blue
    Australis Gelifeye Gel Eyeliner in Plum Punch
    NYX Cosmetics Retractable Eyeliner in Gold
    Avon Glimmersticks Retractable Eye Liner in Emerald

    Do you wear coloured eyeliner? Which of these two looks would you try?

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    124 Member Comments

    Ellyloves 14 Nov 2019 9:47 AM

    I am not sure if both of these are look good

    Margi59 23 Aug 2019 5:26 PM

    Not sure if I would wear coloured eyeliner especially for a more mature woman.

    caitlins_beauty 6 Nov 2017 1:47 PM

    Coloured eyeliner is so much fun! I am actually so inspired to use it more often now.

    Heidi366 19 Aug 2017 7:28 PM

    Great tip about using a waterproof eyeliner if lining the waterline. I much prefer the look she does lining the top. It really suits her, particularly because the vivid blue makes her lovely brown eyes pop out.

    onlyoni 25 Jul 2017 9:17 AM

    I mostly use purple/lilac eyeliner because it goes well with my green eyes. I've tried green eyeliner but it doesn't look so good. I use white on my waterline.

    emma_mcmuffin 24 Apr 2017 3:22 PM

    I too love the eye of horus turquoise eye liner, I think its called teal malachite! Its beautiful :)

    Shop A Everyday 29 Dec 2016 2:21 AM

    Eye of Horus Turquoise liner is my favourite

    josella432 19 Dec 2016 11:15 PM

    I wear coloured eyeliner but I'm yet to try it on my bottom waterline. That looks really fun!

    Emma171 22 Nov 2016 12:21 PM

    I don't think I'm brave enough to step away from black eyeliner

    blackkittykat 19 Sep 2016 5:50 PM

    I love coloured eyeliners! I have green, purple and dark blue to name a few. Purple liner definitely looks amazing on hazel eyes but navy blue looks fabulous too. I love the green, but it is definitely the worse looking colour of the three on me.

    Becstar 9 Jul 2016 9:10 PM

    So brilliant the advice of trying a shade that will complement your eye colour, I will for sure!

    Jannz 12 May 2016 11:27 PM

    I don't often line the waterline but it can make your eyes pop with the right application and colour!

    preciousia 6 May 2016 2:50 AM

    love to give this a try after a video tutorial

    talk-a-lot 30 Mar 2016 12:07 PM

    I like the coloured eye liner but I don't think it would suit me, I would have to tone it down.

    OnFire 22 Mar 2016 12:59 PM

    I use coloured eyeliner generally in midnight blue or brown. I also love my silver glittery pencil! I buy mine from Jordana cosmetics. I've bought many varieties and never had an issue :)

    bronwynmcdonald 8 Mar 2016 11:15 AM

    I might try these on the weekend! I hope I can pull these looks off, they are simply stunning!

    Aleisharobinson_ 23 Feb 2016 3:38 PM

    thanks ladies! great tips

    Yohanna 24 Nov 2015 7:04 PM

    I use eyeshadows as coloured eyeliners. More versatile , easy to apply too. Also I use them under and above (different colours at the same time as well), sort of Egyptian style

    Pink_Sugar 22 Nov 2015 3:03 PM

    Love colored eyeliner especially navy, olive, teal and copper.

    sporty_ytl 1 Nov 2015 7:27 PM

    I don't think I can pull the bottom waterline look.

    Low Budget Girl 29 Oct 2015 11:27 PM

    i recently started using coloured eyeliner on the do the bottom waterline. i switch between cobalt blue and a violet coloured eyeliners. its a great way to add a pop of colour to my makeup routine, since i don't wear lipstick often.

    mandymandy 27 Jul 2015 9:11 AM

    that blue though! 0.0

    Jlgaddes 26 Jan 2015 9:12 AM

    Looks great...I wear blue on my top lash line, don't think I could "pull off" a bottom waterline :)

    jaffacat 12 Dec 2014 10:42 PM

    The thought of eyeliner on the waterline makes my eyes water!

    onlyoni 12 Dec 2014 5:09 AM

    I wear a lilac eyeliner on top lid and a white along the waterline because I think it opens up my eyes and makes them look bright and sparkling.

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