Eyeliner is a versatile make-up item that can be found in almost every beauty bag. You have eyeliner in all kinds of types and colours, the most common is the black eyeliner. With an eyeliner you can create more expression in your eyes. It can also be a nice addition to a smokey eye look. And it can make your eyes look bigger. In short - eyeliner has enough advantages. We explain why:
What does eyeliner do for my eyes?
By using an eyeliner you can create more expression in your eyes. With a black rim around your eyes your eye color can stand out even more, making your eyes much more expressive. In addition, you can make the shape of your eyes appear larger, by drawing a line above or below your waterline. Idealif you have had a short night's sleep and therefore have small eyes ;)
What is the best way to apply eyeliner?
You can apply eyeliner in different ways. We name the most common:
Eye pencil as eyeliner
One is a fan of a tight eyeliner, the other likes it when the eyeliner blends with the eye shadow. A kohl pencil is ideal for this. With such an eye pencil you can let the (often black) line along the upper lash line blend nicely with the eye shadow.This gives a luxurious, subtle result.
Eyeliner along the lash lines
You can apply eyeliner along the upper and lower lash line to give your eyes more definition. Also handy if your mascara doesn't reach all the way to the base of your lashes.
Eyeliner on the waterline
One of the beauty hacks of the 00's: applying white eyeliner to the waterline, to make your eyes look bigger. This is still done - often with black or another color. There are no rules for make-up, so do what you like! Be careful: this can cause infections. In the question 'is eyeliner harmful to your eyes' we explain what you should pay attention to!
In the beginning it is not always easy, that is why it is important to practice well so it becomes easier and easier. Practice makes perfect!
What should I do and not do when applying eyeliner?
There are a few things you should and shouldn't do when applying eyeliner. Here are absolute do's for applying eyeliner:
- Draw a line under the eye if you want your eyes to look bigger
- Apply a dark line on the waterline if you want to make your eyes appear smaller
- A nude color provides a clean and open effect
- Be careful when applying eyeliner to the waterline. Always use a clean eyeliner and remove it immediately if you experience any eye discomfort. This will prevent infections
- Using a color other than black can add an extra accent to your makeup look
- Using a white eyeliner will instantly make your eyes look a lot bigger.
- By slightly blending an eye pencil you can also use it as an eye shadow, how handy is that?
How can I make my eyes pop more with eyeliner?
If you want to make your eyes even more expressive with an eyeliner, you might want to look at a different color than black. You can buy an eyeliner in all kinds of different colors, such as blue, green, and pink. You can also make the line a little thicker, which will also create more expression. By matching your eyeshadow to your eyeliner, you can make your makeup look even more special.
What does eyeliner do to the shape of my eyes?
A line of eyeliner can do a lot for the look of your eyes, which is of course super fun! If you put a line under your eye, your eyes will look a lot bigger. Also by using a white eyeliner, your eyes will look a lot bigger. By putting a dark line in your eyes, your eyes will look smaller. And by using a nude color again, you keep your look clean and calm, but still something extra.
Is eyeliner harmful to your eyes?
If you use eyeliner above the lash lines, i.e. on the skin, it is not likely to be harmful. However, we would like to warn you against using eyeliner on the waterline. If you apply eyeliner on the waterline, small pieces of pencil can end up in your eye. These can damage your eyes or cause an infection - people with lenses in particular can quickly suffer from this. If you are going to do this, always sharpen your eyeliner beforehand. Then you remove all the pieces. If you have an eyeliner that you have to turn, cut off the top piece, so that the eyeliner stays clean.
It is also important, and this does not only apply to eyeliner but all your make-up, to cleanse your face well before and after going to bed. Very important!
Where can I ask my question about eyeliner?
Do you have a question about one of our eye pencils? Or is it still not entirely clear how to use an eye pencil? No problem, we will help you! You can always email us at[email protected], we will try to answer your question as soon as possible. You can also reach us by phone, we can be reached during office hours.
