Eyes are windows to one's soul. One way to make the eyes more attractive is to apply eyeliner, a beauty product used by women for thousands of years. There are several types of eyeliner, including pencils, and they serve to define and make the eyes more attractive. At first, using this eyeliner pencil can be difficult, but it just takes a little practice.
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Part 1 of 4: Choosing a Pencil Eyeliner
Step 1. Think about what type of pencil eyeliner you want to use
There are many types of pencil eyeliner, each with a different consistency, texture, application, and effect.
- Powder-based pencils, sometimes referred to as kohl, provide a less intense color. This type of pencil is a good option if you want to smudge your eyeliner for a "smoky eye" effect.
- Pencils that are gel or cream based offer a simple and good application. This pencil provides intense and intense color. It makes a good choice if you want to create a winged eyeliner line or create a cat eye look.
- Liquid eyeliner pencils offer the most dramatic and intense application. These pencils come in sizes ranging from very thin to thick, depending on how intense you want the look to be or if you want to create a cat eye look or a winged eyeliner look.
Step 2. Pay attention to the eyeliner formula
Most companies offer different eyeliner formulas for different needs, including sensitive and organic eyes, as well as animal-friendly products.
- If your eyes are sensitive from wearing contact lenses, for example, cosmetic companies like Almay issue non-allergenic (also known as hypoallergenic) makeup, including eyeliner.
- If you prefer eyeliner that is responsibly produced, made from organic ingredients, and not tested on animals, for example, companies like Aveda, NARS, and Josie Maran Cosmetics offer products like this.
Step 3. Choose an eyeliner color
Eyeliner pencils come in a wide variety of colors from bright blues and greens to traditional colors like black and brown.
- A guideline that can be used as a reference is to apply colors such as black, dark brown, dark purple, or gray for a more natural appearance. You can strengthen or soften these colors as you wish to achieve the desired appearance.
- Unusual colors like bright blue, orange, or green can be a great contrast to your eyes and lids, so it's a good idea to wear them on special, informal occasions.
- Different eyeliner colors accentuate different eye colors in different ways. For example, purple eyeliner is very cute with green eyes, while gray eyeliner looks cute with blue eyes. Black is also a great choice for eyes of any color.
Step 4. Purchase your eyeliner
Once you've decided on the color, shape, and formula you want, you're ready to buy these eyeliner pencils in stores or online.
- Each eyeliner has a different price. The price starts from twenty thousand to 500 thousand rupiah.
- You can buy eyeliner at pharmacies such as Watson's, Guardian, and department stores such as Matahari, Metro, Sogo, and others. In addition, in Jakarta you can visit Sephora, which is the largest French makeup shop with branches spread all over the world.
- For those of you who are overseas, most stores like Sephora and so on, have websites where consumers can buy this eyeliner.
Part 2 of 4: Preparation Before Wearing Pencil Eyeliner
Step 1. Clean your face
The eyelids are the oiliest part of your face. If your skin and eyelids are clean, eyeliner and other makeup products can last longer on your face.
Step 2. Make sure the light in the room where you apply your makeup is good
Choose a room with lots of light, be it natural light or light.
If your face is evenly lit, you can also apply eyeliner evenly on both eyes
Step 3. Prepare your equipment
Here are some products that you can prepare to apply makeup or make corrections if you make a mistake.
- Paintbrush. A brush with a small tip made of natural or synthetic fibers is the best tool for softening your eyeliner line. However, this brush cannot be used for liners made of gel or liquid because of its moist texture.
- Cotton buds. This is great for softening the appearance of eyeliner. Earplugs can also be used to correct errors effectively when combined with eye makeup remover.
- Eye makeup remover. Many companies, including Neutrogena and Clarins, release eye makeup remover products that effectively and gently remove eye makeup and correct if you make a mistake.
- Pencil sharpener. You should sharpen your pencil with a powder/kohl base for the best application.
Part 3 of 4: Applying Pencil Eyeliner
Step 1. Make sure you are in a comfortable and stable position
Place your elbows on a flat surface so your hands don't shake to ensure an even application.
Step 2. Apply a matte base eyeshadow
This provides a great canvas for your eyeliner as the lid color is even.
It's a good idea to use a cream eyeshadow that is matte and skin-like in color as a base. By using it, you can apply eyeliner more evenly
Step 3. Gently hold the outer corner of your eye
This trick can help you apply eyeliner evenly.
Make sure you don't draw the lash line because the line you make can look runny
Step 4. Apply eyeliner to the upper eyelid
Place the pencil as close to the lash line as possible and slowly draw a thin line from the outer corner to the inner corner.
- Keep the lines thin from the start. Thinner lines will create a more natural appearance.
- You can thicken these pencil lines as you wish. For example, if you want to apply eyeliner for a cat eye look or winged eyeliner.
- If you want to create a winged eyeliner or cat eye look, it's a good idea to thicken the eyeliner line as well. Then, extend this line past the outer corner of your eye in an upward, diagonal line. This diagonal line can give the effect of wings to your eyes.
- Start at the outer corner of your eye. This line should be the thinnest in the inner corner of your eye.
- Some make-up artists suggest making a few dots on the lash line and then connecting them if you can't make a straight line without dashing.
Step 5. Apply the pencil to the lower eyelid
Place the pencil as close to the lash line as possible, avoiding the edges of the eye. Slowly and gently, draw a thin line from the outermost corner to the innermost corner.
It's best if the eyeliner on the bottom lid is softer than the top lid, otherwise you'll look tough. A guide that can be used is the size of this line is one third of the line on the upper lid
Step 6. Connect the line only on the outer corner of the eye
Avoid creating unbroken circles on your eyes because they will look hard and will melt easily when exposed to tears
Step 7. Soften the lines on your upper and lower lids
This will make the appearance softer.
Use a brush, earbud, or your finger to soften the lines you've drawn
Step 8. Add highlights to the eyes
If you want to make your eyes even more eye-catching, apply a little eyeliner or white eyeshadow to the corners of your lids.
This trick can also help you look fresher
Step 9. Repeat the same application process on the other eye
Part 4 of 4: Finishing Your Appearance
Step 1. Correct any errors
If you make a mistake, correct the mistake with an ear plug and a little eye makeup remover.
- The brush can also be used to blend errors, depending on how serious the error is.
- You can use a little foundation on the tip of the earplug. That way, you won't be deleting much of your work.
Step 2. Finish the look with an eye shadow application
By applying eye shadow, the eyeliner will last longer and will not fade.
Use a light coat of powder eyeshadow in the same color as the eyeliner to make the eyeliner last longer. In addition, the eyes also become more attractive
Step 3. Apply mascara
By applying a coat of mascara to the eyelashes, the eyeliner looks more visible and your eyes become more attractive.
Make sure you apply mascara only after you've applied your eyeliner
Step 4. Done
Tips
- Make sure the eye area is clean before applying eyeliner. Makeup can spread bacteria, especially the longer you have it on. Applying makeup on unclean areas increases the risk of infection.
- Over time, the liner in the pencil may become unsightly. Heat the pencil with a hair heater so that even the ink comes out easier.
- Don't keep old pencils. We recommend that you keep the pencil no more than one year. Otherwise, bacteria will collect on the pencil, giving you an infection.
- Once you can do a basic eyeliner application, try to do more detailed applications such as cat eye looks or wing tips.
- To make the eyes look bigger, only apply the eyeliner in the center of the eye, on the top and bottom lids.
Warning
- Do not let eyeliner or makeup remover get into your eyes.
- You should be careful if you experience symptoms of irritation such as red eyes and itching. If these symptoms occur, you should stop using eyeliner and contact your doctor.
