Eyeliner is an ageless essential of eye makeup that has always been in style, though its application techniques have varied according to personal preference. But if you are someone who loves to keep up with trends, and play up your style, then applying thick eyeliner will really help you make a statement. This eyeliner style is now doing its rounds as the trendiest form of eye makeup. What's more, by applying thick eyeliner, you will not have to worry about the rest of your makeup. All you have to do is keep it subtle, so that your eyes are highlighted. You also don't have to bother with the eyeshadow, especially if you are using a colored eyeliner. Presented here is a step-by-step guide on how to put on thick eyeliner, and make yourself a diva of the night.
How to Apply a Thick Stroke of Eyeliner
The secret to applying thick eyeliner, and pulling it off, is to understand whether it suits your personality. You don't want it to make you look harsh, but you still have to make it look sophisticated. For a mild look apply thick line of eyeliner in combination with a neutral shade of eyeshadow. This will make the eyeliner appear vibrant, and also tone down the harshness that you may believe appears with this look. On the other hand, if you want to look dark and create a mysterious effect, you can apply a thicker line, and a darker shade of eyeliner like gray, black or blue. To sport this look, follow these steps.
- Firstly, cleanse your eyes before you start with the eye makeup. Then apply a primer on your eyelids, from your upper lash line to the brow, so as to allow the eyeliner to spread smoothly. After the primer has set, apply some translucent powder on the eyes to hold the primer in place.
- Choose your eyeliner, depending on the type of eyeliner you are comfortable with. While liquid eyeliner helps in creating a smooth and clean effect, some of you may find it easier to use am eyeliner pencil. Moreover, for a smoky effect it is better to use a pencil or a creamy eyeliner. Ensure that you use waterproof eyeliner so that you may prevent smudging.
- Start by applying a thin line of eyeliner immediately above your upper lash line. Further, apply a thin line on your lower lash line as well, slightly away from the inner corner of the eye. Allow the upper and lower eyeliner to meet at the corner of the eye. This step will help you to define the shape of your eyes.
- Apply a neutral shade of eyeshadow on the eyeliner, to set it in place.
- To apply thick eyeliner, keep a creamy eyeliner at hand. It should be the same color as the liquid eyeliner that you are using. Now, apply a thick line of the creamy eyeliner on the upper lash line, using the previous lash line you applied as a guideline. The line can be as thick as you want it to be. You can also create a tapering effect, with the eyeliner at the inner corner of the eye being thinner and becoming thicker as it advances towards the outer corner.
- Take a pencil eyeliner, and apply a thick line (not as thick as the upper eyeliner), on the lower lash line. Liquid eyeliner on the lower lash line is prone to heavy smudging.
- Apply very light makeup to the rest of your face, and use a nude lip gloss or lip balm to highlight your lips. Your look is now complete.
