Bold, liquid liners are a pretty way to make your eyes pop this spring. They can be tricky, though. Not anymore. Follow these easy-peasy steps for a chic, eye-catching look.
Step 1: Before cracking open the liquid liner, trace the upper lash line with a pencil liner of the same color or lighter. This way, you’ll have a path to follow with the liquid stuff.
Step 2: Tilt your head back slightly keeping your eyes open. Even thought people may tell you to apply the liner to a closed eye, an open eye will allow the brush to follow your lash line naturally. Keep your hand steady by resting your elbow on a table.
Step 3: Quickly sweep the brush across the eye starting at the inner corner. While applying, try to rest the brush against the lash line to keep the liner as close to the lashes as possible. Also, start off by applying extra lightly—you could always add on to it later.
With a bold-colored liner, it’s important to keep your shadow neutral. Try a beige or peach shadow with a little shimmer to emphasize your lids. Remove any outta place liner by using a cotton swap dipped in moisturizer or Almay’s Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Liquid.
Great! Now you’ve got a fresh new look for the spring dance or even just a day at the mall with the girls. Take a look at some our favorite picks:
Sephora Long Lasting Metallic Eyeliner in Metallic Forest Green, $10
Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaLiner in Turquoise, $2.99 at Walgreens
Urban Decay Liquid Eye Liner Vintage in Crash or Chains (we like both), $7.00
BY JIAE K. ON 5/2/2008 12:00:00 AM 146 COMMENTS