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Eyeliner is one of the familiar concepts for modern women. Eyeliner is an important makeup step to make eyes sharper and more attractive. Let’s learn about eyeliner in detail, popular eyeliner types and how to draw the most basic eyeliner!

What is Eyeliner?

Eyeliner or eyeliner is a makeup product used to line the eyelids . Although it is just a thin line, it makes the eyes more attractive and soulful, thereby completely changing a person’s appearance.

Eyeliner is increasingly improved with a variety of designs, colors, materials, … to suit many different needs of users.

Eyeliner has a variety of designs, colors and materials

What are the most commonly used eyeliners?

Eyeliner Gel/Cream

This type of eyeliner is usually in the form of a gel and is contained in a glass jar . Gel eyeliner is popularly combined with smoky eye makeup , making the eyes look sharper and sexier.

In terms of advantages, the eyeliner has a gel that is very soft and easy to line , and the adhesion is also extremely high , you can keep it all day without worrying about it drifting.

Gel eyeliner

On the downside, this type is quite dependent on makeup brushes (must choose a brush with a thin or angled tip). In addition, after a period of use, the gel in the bottle encounters the air will slowly solidify, dry and then crack.

Besides, due to the matte gel, when drawing a line, it is very difficult for you to draw more lines and removing makeup also encounters many difficulties.

In short, this type is suitable for those who have experience and have regular use time (to limit the gel hardening).

Eyeliner pressed powder

This eyeliner is designed in plastic boxes, each chalk board can have one color or many colors . In addition to the use of face liner, you can also use it to blend your eyes .

Eyeliner pressed powder

In terms of advantages, you can adjust the density easily , providing a smooth, subtle effect. In addition, the pressed powder has a certain matte finish, the color dries naturally but is not too dry or too wet.

On the downside, you need a lot of technique and good dithering ability to adjust the gradation. Therefore, this product is only suitable for makeup artists or those with high makeup skills .

Pencil eyeliner

This type of eyeliner usually has a shell made of wood or plastic , you can easily sharpen the nib after a period of use.

In terms of advantages, eyeliner pencils have multiple uses such as upper eyelid, lower eyelid, waterline, eyeshadow , … They are also produced with diverse colors suitable for many makeup styles.

In addition, this form has a compact size like a pen so you can take it with you wherever you go.

Eyeliner with pencil eyeliner

On the downside, the color is often pale, easy to smudge, easy to drift and need to use primer before applying. In addition, the tip of the lead must be regularly smoothed to maintain its thinness but not too sharp nor too blunt.

In general, this is the easiest type to use, so it is very suitable for those who are just starting to learn makeup .

Waxed eyeliner

This is the latest line of eyeliner today, a variation of the pencil sharpener mentioned above. The products are usually compact in size, with a plastic body and a screw-on cap construction like a lipstick.

Waxed eyeliner

In terms of advantages, the screw form helps you save time on sharpening but has better adhesion than the pencil line. In addition, the tip has a certain obtuse shape that makes it easy to create strokes , or you can also blend it with your hands or brush evenly.

On the downside, the obtuse pen tip also has the limitation that the line will be thicker , not suitable for thin strokes. In addition, the nib is easy to break if you use it forcefully or are not careful.

In short, the type of wax eyeliner is quite convenient and easy to use, suitable for beginners to learn eyeliner .

Felt eyeliner (Eyeliner)

The eyeliner is compact in size with a plastic body, a soft felt tip and a cap .

Pencil type eyeliner

In terms of advantages, this form has a solid brush that makes each stroke more precise and dries quickly. In addition, the color ability of the eyeliner is also of good quality similar to the gel form.

Regarding the cons, the felt-tip eyeliner can’t line the lower eyelid, can’t go deep into the inner eyelid . In addition, if you are not familiar with or do not know the drawing technique, the line will be very easily jagged.

In general, this line is only suitable for girls who have the ability to wear makeup !

Liquid eyeliner

Liquid eyeliner usually has a two-part structure, including the lower part is the eyeliner bottle (liquid or emulsion), the upper part is the screw cap with the tip of the liner (bristled or flat brush). This type is often combined with cat eye makeup .

Liquid eyeliner

In terms of advantages, water-based eyeliner gives slim lines but is equally sharp and bold. This type of product is also extremely resistant to drifting and smearing .

On the downside, the liquid form is difficult to manipulate and takes a long time to dry , and it can’t be used to draw the bottom border .

This line of eyeliner is suitable for those of you who already know how to apply makeup, especially those who have a strong personality and often attend parties .

How to draw the most basic eyeliner

The two factors that determine a good eyeliner are the lines that hug the eyelids and don’t smudge . Each type of eyeliner has a different density and sharpness, but the drawing method is similar as follows:

eyeliner steps

Step 1 If you are new to eyeliner, it is easier to start the line from the middle of the eyelid . Then, you draw each small segment to the end of the eye, so that the line hugs the eyelid and does not smudge .

Step 2 You bring the brush tip to the tip of the eye and draw a small line connecting with the middle point earlier to create a seamless line .

Step 3 From the corner of the eye, use the brush to draw a diagonal line towards the end of the eyebrow . Depending on the slope you want, draw long or short lines. Next, draw a small triangle from the diagonal line to the end of the line close to the eyelid .

Step 4 You fill the inside of the triangle for even color and redraw the line (if necessary) and you’re done.

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