Which is good news for our new face-mask accessory that means a power lip is somewhat trickier to maintain. From stamped-on liquid liner at Richard Quinn to extended wings at Dior and Rag and Bone, feline flicks are going nowhere fast. Taking the Autumn/Winter ’20 runway by storm, eyes were lined and defined to no-end. If you’re after that razor-sharp feline flick, it’s a smooth liquid liner that you’ll want to invest in – and for that, you’re in the right place. If it’s a lived-in, smudged halo effect then a kohl pencil is the way to go (click here for our round-up of the best pencil eyeliners). And you don’t have to break the bank to do so because there are so many brilliant liquid formulations out there for under £15.įirst things first, decide what look you’re going for. But fear not: with the right tools (and a little patience), it's possible to master the skill, we promise. The line is wonky, the flicks aren’t symmetrical, the ink has smudged onto your eye socket – you get the gist, a lot can go wrong (we know, we've been there). It’s a Beauty Lab staple and backed by the GH Seal.A flick of liquid eyeliner is one of the oldest beauty tricks in the book for enhancing and defining the eyes, but getting it right is another matter altogether. At night, reach for top-tested Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover to take it all off. Try Laura Mercier Eye Basics or Urban Decay Primer Potion - both are past Anti-Aging Makeup Award winners. Using eye primer beforehand can also keep your handiwork intact.

Simply use a Q-tip dipped in makeup remover and try again, or use concealer to cover any small mistakes. It’ll help keep things steady and if you do mess up, don’t feel like you need to completely start over. Quick eyeliner application hack: Rest your elbow on a tabletop as you work. This Allure Best of Beauty winner has a thin, marker-like tip which makes it easy to use for beauty beginners. This award-winning waterproof liquid liner glides on with ease, dries down quickly, and wont budge until youre ready to remove it. You’ll get the best of both worlds with this type - the stability of a pencil with the pigmentation of a liquid liner. Stilas Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner is perfectly named. But newer gels like Benefit’s They’re Real! Push-Up Liner (learn why our pros love it below) come in twist-up applicator packaging. GEL: This formula usually comes in a small pot, and you need a special brush to apply it. Just be sure to only use on your upper lids, not on your waterline. You may have to practice a few times to get the hang of liquid liners, but you’ll get a super-precise line. Close the liner and shake before use for a more consistent color application. This award-winning liquid liner is known. Luckily, this one isnt as permanent as a real tattoo, but you get the idea. LIQUID: When pigment is applied through a saturated felt or sponge tip, it tends to result in a more intense, rich color. KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner Vegan Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. Use on the upper lid and inner waterline and if you want a smoky eye. It’s typically easier to use than liquid because it’s more forgiving when you make a mistake. PENCIL: This is the most commonly used eyeliner (50% of women surveyed said it’s their go-to).

In fact, hundreds of consumers told the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab in a recent survey that longevity is priority #1 when shopping for eyeliner.Īsk for long-lasting eyeliner and we shall deliver! But first, let's discuss the three main formulas you'll want to consider: No matter how you like to apply your eyeliner (subtle or dramatic), you want to know it's going to last all day.

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