The ideal eyeliner for every eye shape

The outlined is one of the most used techniques in today’s makeup. It serves to do what the name says: outline and delimit the shape of your eye.

Through drawing, it is possible to increase, decrease and highlight your look in different ways, as well as expressing your style and personality through makeup.

However, despite being a popular technique, it is still a mystery for those who can’t get the line right in any way, or even, can only do well on one side and the other always ends up being a little disastrous.

For this problem, the tip is simple: train whenever possible. If your desire is to become an eyeliner master, practice is your best friend. Try using a gel eyeliner and a brush specifically for this purpose and the process will become a little easier too. It’s also worth checking out our cat eyeliner guide.

Check out the tips below for the proper guidelines to outline each eye shape.

The best eyeliner for every eye shape

Professional makeup artist Anne Trentin from the Jacques Janine salon (RJ) explains and gives tips for you to enhance your look even more with the right line in the eyeliner:

Big eyes: The tracing can be thicker, being able to outline above, below and still apply in the waterline as well. Pulling a little to the side helps to give a sexier effect.

Droopy eyes: Start with a thin line on the inside and thicken on the outside. Apply a beige eyeliner on the inside to make the eye appear larger. Also invest in mascara, start by applying the entire length of the lashes and reapply several layers in the outer corner, “pushing” it upwards.

Oriental eyes: Delineate from the middle of the eye to the outer corner, raising the line a little higher. At the bottom you can do the same starting from the middle out, close to the root of the lashes. Here you can also apply light pencil on the waterline, to open up the eyes.

Small eyes: Make a thin line close to the lashes and use beige pencil on the waterline, this way you guarantee a more open look, with the impression that the eyes are a little bigger.

The professional also adds that “it is always worth mentioning that the trick is in the harmony of the face and the tip is to remember that everything that darkens ‘closes’ the look while, everything that brightens, ‘opens’”.

Tips to make applying eyeliner easier

Anne Trentin also advises on the types of applicators so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs and abilities. Check out:

• As far as eyeliner types go, there is no best or worst. What counts is which person is most suited to use.
• For those who don’t have a lot of firmness in their hand, the best option is the gel eyeliner to apply with an angled brush, because it is harder and makes application easier.
• You can also use the pencil-shaped eyeliner, especially for those who are going to go inside and out.
• For those who need to make a thin line, the best option is the liquid eyeliner, which is a little more difficult to apply and requires a little more practice.
• There are also some pen-shaped eyeliners that give a little more firmness and are also good for making a thin line.

inspirations

Check out below a gallery with dozens of beautiful makeups that include the use of eyeliner. To see the step by step and more photos, click on the image caption link to visit the blog with the tutorial.

If you like eyeliner makeup, don’t give up and practice a lot. Over time, the line will become easier to do and you will be able to do everything from quick everyday makeup to more elaborate evening makeup with eyeliner.