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Why Liquid Eyeliner?

When lined closest to the lash line, it gives the eyes more shape and definition, she explains.

liquid eyeliner with dirty cotton pads and qtips

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Whether its used slightly, or a bold line is applied, liquid eyeliner is a statement for eyes.

It can be worn on its own, with eyeshadow, or even an assortment of liners.

Its easy to draw the wing too far out or too close to the lid.

This mistake can make your eyes either look set too close together or far apart, explains Dempsey.

Instead, its better to go slowly and find the perfect middle ground to land your winged liner.

Applying Liquid Eyeliner Last

Is liquid eyeliner the last step in yourmakeup routine?

Moving it to the front of the line might help.

Makeup should be an enjoyable and stress-free activity, says Sloane.

Youre unlikely to master a new trick in the 20 minutes you give yourself before heading out the door.

Dont panicweve got you covered.

Use your finger to identify your lash contourthe angle between your top lid and eyebrowbefore tracing an outline.

Tightlining the eyes will help create a template for the liquid liner.

Repeat this on the other eye so you have consistency.

Sharpen the Wings

Winged eyeliner looks best when its as sharp as a knife.

Dont be discouraged if your first few attempts at using liquid eyeliner end in tragedyeven professionals mess up sometimes.

Remember that practice makes perfect, and the more you keep at it, the better youll get.