1. Transition from pencil to liquid
Not confident enough to use a tricky liquid liner? No problem. First line your eyes with a pencil liner. Make thin feather light strokes near the lash line till you get the shape you want. Then trace over with the liquid liner to create a super solid colour and sharp line.
2. Start with the wings
To get a great cat eye, start with the wings first. Break it up into three steps. Draw a straight line from the corner of your eye towards the tip of your eyebrow. It should be as long as the flick you want. Then draw another line from the tip of the flick to the middle of your eyelid so that you get a triangle. Then draw a thin line to connect the inner corner of your eye. Now fill in the outlines and you have bold statement eyes!
3. Connect the dots
Have trouble drawing a straight line on the lids itself? Sit down and rest your elbow on a flat surface. Then start placing small dots or dashes along the lash line in the shape you want. Next, connect the dots one at a time. It’s kind of like those join-the-dots books you played with as a child. Once you’re done, steady your hand and go over the line in one go.
4. Use tape/Post-it for perfection
This is a great tip for beginners or those who have a hard time keeping their hand steady. Start by cutting a thick, long piece of tape or Post-it. Stick it on your hand a couple of times to get rid of the stickiness so it doesn’t tug at your skin. (Paper tape/surgical tape is better as it doesn’t pull the skin.) Then stick the tape or Post-it diagonally near the corner of your eye. It should go all the way up past the tip of your eyebrow. Now start applying the eyeliner like you normally would. When you come to the corner carry right onto the tape. Once you’ve got the line done, take off the tape and revel in your perfect cat eye!
5. Get a bigger eye with white eyeliner
Line your lower waterline with a white eyeliner to create the illusion that it is an extension of the white part of your eye. This is a great hack for making your eyes look bigger and brighter. It makes your eyes stand out and look more awake.
6. Tightline to make your eyes pop
If you’re going for a more natural look then tightlining is your best friend. Instead of applying the liner on your lid, apply it between the lashes from the underside. Gently lift your eyelid and lashes upwards so as to expose the underside. Then lightly dab the eyeliner between the lashes at the roots. Connect to create a smooth line. This will make your lashes look fuller and eyes more defined. This trick subtly alters the appearance of your eyes without looking too made up.
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