The answer, quite simply, is because tight-lining your eyes really does give you a much more polished look. By lining this little strip of...I don't even know what to call it...you instantly create the illusion of more voluminous lashes. You also eliminate that blank space, so to speak, between your eye makeup and your eyes. This makes your eyes pop! You can also tight-line instead of applying eyeliner because it's a quick and easy way to add definition to your eyes without fussing over getting a perfect line.
Below, I will show you how to tight-line & the difference it can make. Cue the frightening close ups of my eyeballs...
Before tight-lining...
To tight-line your eyes gently push your upper lid back and carefully pull down on your lower lid then lightly run the pencil (or whatever you're using) along the waterline. You can also line just the bottom rim and then tightly squeeeeze your eyes shut so the color from the bottom rim transfers to the upper rim. You can line either the upper or both upper and lower rims with a myriad of products including eye pencils, kohls, cream and gel liners and even powders. Just check to see if the product in question is waterline safe. What's really fun is lining with colors other than black. Not only can you line with brown for a soft, natural look but you can use any color you can think of (except I'd avoid using pinks and reds unless you want to look sickly). Think outside the box! Blues, greens, and purples can be used to enhance your specific eye color or you can use white or light flesh tones to brighten and enlarge your eyes.
1) How do I know if it is waterline safe? Is it on their website?
ReplyDelete2) I've tried this before but it always seems to wash off faster than regular eye liner because of the moisture from my eyes. Do I just need to keep product in my purse and reapply?
You can usually find out whether the product is waterline safe from the company's website. It will usually say "waterline safe" or "ophthalmologist tested". If they don't indicate anything either way, you can contact the company directly but most of the products you'll come across will be safe. Just make sure to keep these items clean. Sharpen pencils regularly and sanitize with 99% alcohol in a small cup or spray product with the 99.
ReplyDeleteGiven the area that you're applying makeup to it WILL eventually come off. Reapplying is a good idea, but also consider gel/cream eyeliners (such as the HiP Color Truth Cream Liner) or long-wear pencils (like the Aqualiners from Makeup Forever).
Hope this helps!
Thanks, it does! I should probably sanitize the sharpener too huh? It has 18 layers of God knows what on it. (Are you rolling your eyes at me yet?)
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ReplyDeleteMy lovely boss Tracy, who's celebrating her 43rd birthday next week (and lemme tell ya, she's a hottie) is wondering what tricks you might have to line and shadow her eyes that she feels are drooping a little. Also, she thinks her crease is getting "deeper" and would like to know how to apply and what colors to use for everyday. Thanks sissy.
Tricks, products, where to find and prices would be appreciated. Love ya
Well, more mature women will want to stay away from shimmery eye shadows because they can draw attention to fine lines. Matte shadows and some neutral pearlescent (having very fine, light sheen) are a better option. Apply a soft white or gold shadow on the inside corners of the eye,on the lid and on the top of the brow bone. Next, apply a midtone neutral brown in the crease, but only enough to define it, then blend out. Also, Tracy should try a rich chocolate brown for eyeliner...or a plum color would be a nice alternative for evening. She should line the top lash line, starting with a very thin line at the inside of the eye that gets gradually thicker towards the outer eye. This lifts & opens the eye. On the bottom she should line no more than half way in. Leaving the 2 lines disconnected on the outside corner can also open up the eyes. I believe the Maybelline Expertwear Trio in Bronze Glitz ($5) @ Walgreens is a great everyday e/s palette. And try a brown mascara for softer, more natural lash definition (CoverGirl Lash Blast in Brown ($10)).
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