Different Amazing Eyeliner Looks Tips

 The first thing you need to know to perfect this beauty technique: Don't get intimidated by it, says makeup artist Colleen Runne. To show you how easy it can be, she shares her tips for creating an everyday basic stroke—and, then, just for fun, how to take that basic stroke to the next level and beyond.

The Basic Liner

Step 1: To begin to create a basic liner look, run the tip of an ultrafine eyeliner brush along your hand. Using your hand as an ink palette rather than applying the liner straight from the tube removes excess liquid and better controls how much product gets distributed. Runne also recommends choosing a matte formula for the most versatile effect.

The Basic Liner

Step 2: Starting from the middle of your eyes, where the liner stripe should begin to thicken, begin drawing short dashes along your lash lines. The dashes should extend slightly past the outer corners of your eyes. Sketching ticks instead of painting one long swoop enables more control. Another tip: use a finger on your opposite hand to lift your eyelids slightly. When your skin is taut, you can draw as closely to your lashes as possible.

The Basic Liner

Step 3: Without adding more product to your brush, go back to the center of your eyes and paint short strokes until you reach your tear ducts. To get the leanest line and to target the hard-to-reach inner rims, use the tip of your brush and look up and outward in a mirror.

The Basic Liner

Step 4: To finish your look, dip a pointy Q-tip in an oil-free makeup remover and drag it along the edges of your liner to clean up any wayward strokes. Be sure to let the liner dry before fully opening your eyes to prevent the ink from imprinting onto the creases.