How to Apply Eyeliner (2024)

You can put eyeliner on with a pencil, liquid, or gel eyeliner. Hold the pencil, applicator, or brush at a slight angle with the point or tip pointing toward the lashline. Use small, short strokes to apply the eyeliner along the upper lashline, starting from the inner corner of the eye and working outwards. To line your lower lashline, keep your eye closed and use the same technique. It’s important to remember to keep your eye open when applying eyeliner to the upper lash line and your eye closed when applying eyeliner to the lower lashline. This will help you see where the liner is going and apply it more precisely. The best Heli Beauty tips for applying eyeliner are laid out here.

How to Apply Eyeliner: A Complete Expert Guide

You can use either a pencil, a liquid, or a gel eyeliner to put it on. The basic steps for each type are as follows:

How to Apply Eyeliner with Pencil eyeliner:

• Start by sharpening the pencil to a fine point.
• Hold the pencil at a slight angle, with the point pointing down and toward the lashline.
• Apply the eyeliner along the upper lashline with short, small strokes, starting at the inner corner of the eye and moving outward.
• To line the lower lash line, hold the pencil at a slight angle again, but this time tip it upward and towards the lashline, and apply the eyeliner in small, short strokes down the lower lash line, starting from the inner corner of the eye and working outwards.

How to put on Eyeliner with Liquid eyeliner:

• Start by wiping the applicator to get rid of any extra product.
• Hold the applicator at a slight angle, with the tip pointing toward your lash line.
• Apply the eyeliner along the upper lashline with short, small strokes, starting at the inner corner of the eye and moving outward.
• Holding the applicator at an angle, this time pointing it up and toward the lower lash line, apply the eyeliner in short, quick strokes down the lower lashline, again starting at the inner corner of the eye and moving outward.

How to Apply Eyeliner with Gel eyeliner:

• First, dip the brush into the gel liner and wipe off any extra product.
• Hold the brush at a slight angle, with the tip facing the lashline.
• Apply the eyeliner along the upper lashline with short, small strokes, starting at the inner corner of the eye and working outward.
• Again, hold the brush at an angle, but this time point it up and toward the lower lash line. Use short, quick strokes to apply the eyeliner along the lower lashline, starting at the inner corner of the eye and moving outward.

When drawing on your upper lashline, keep your eye open, and when drawing on your lower lashline, keep your eye closed. This will allow you to better direct the liner and provide a smoother finish.

Tips and Tricks for Perfect Eyeliner

Here, you’ll learn how to use Perfect Eyeliner correctly.

1. Start over from scratch. Before you put on eyeliner, make sure your eyelids are clean and free of any oils or makeup.
2. Use a primer. Primer can help eyeliner go on more smoothly and last longer.
3. Keep your hand steady. When applying eyeliner, keep your hand steady and try to keep it as close to your face as possible.
4. Take your time. Putting on eyeliner can be tricky at first, so take your time and don’t try to do it too quickly.
5. Use small strokes. Use small strokes to build up the strength of the line instead of trying to make one long line.
6. Try mixing your makeup. If you can’t make a clean line, use a brush or cotton swab to splatter the liner for a more natural look.
7. Try doing things in a few different ways. Try different techniques, like tightening and winged eyeliner, to find the one that works best for you.
8. Try a few different kinds of eyeliner. Pencil, liquid, gel, and pen eyeliners all have different textures and ways to apply them. Try them all out to see which one you like best.
9. When you practice more, you get better. Like any other kind of makeup, eyeliner takes practice to get right, so don’t give up if it doesn’t look good at first.
10. Use a pencil or brush to draw a line along the waterline. This can help your eyes look bigger and more awake.
11. Use white or clear eyeliner along the waterline. This can help your eyes look bigger and more awake.
12. To make your eyeliner last longer, use an eyeliner sealer or setting spray.
13. To clean up any mistakes, use a small brush or cotton swab. Gently remove any mistakes with a makeup cleanser brush or swab.
14. Experiment with different colors. Although black eyeliner is a classic, don’t be afraid to experiment with other colors such as brown, grey, or even colored eyeliner.
15. Check to see if your eyeliner is new or sharpened. Using dull eyeliner can make the application more difficult and result in uneven lines.
16. Use liquid eyeliner to create a winged or cat-eye effect for a dramatic look.
17. Make a symmetrical winged or cat-eye effect with tape or stencils.
18. Apply mascara after applying eyeliner to make your lashes appear thicker and fuller.