Looking Good - Applying Eyeliner�?/FONT>
"Tips To Help You Look & Feel Your Best"
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Applying eyeliner well takes concentration and a relaxed hand.
A good idea is to start with a pencil liner to get the hang of
it, and possibly graduating to a liquid liner when you feel more
confident. Because there are many variations of the cat-eye look,
ranging from sharp, thin and pointed to fat and supersmudgy, there
are as many techniques...
For a traditional cat-eye look, use a sharp eyeliner pencil and
dot along the root of the lashes, from inner to outer eye, following
the natural curve precisely. Stop at the point where your pupil ends
and begin to subtly slant upward, carrying out the line as far as you
like. In most cases, about a quarter of an inch looks good. Try slightly
more if you're going for more drama. If you like a fatter line, retrace
your steps, only filling in a bit wider as you go...
If you feel like your hand isn't steady enough, try using a brush.
Use a bent-angle brush, which has a handle that bends in the middle,
so when drawing on the lash line you have the perspective of a second
party. It's a great little tool. It's also great for shadow or cream
liner...
Evenly distribute shadow liner on your brush, press the shadow as you
place it along your lash line, moving the brush in the same slanting
upward path. This technique will give a more translucent finish...
Finally, don't be intimidated by liquid eyeliners. Just look for ones
with small, firm, preferably tiny padded points. And make sure when you
test them, that not too much liquid comes out of the applicator...
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