Although pencil eyeliners are less expensive and easier to use than liquid liners, they do not last as long. Nonetheless, with a few basic pointers, you can learn how to apply pencil eyeliner like an expert for eyes that pop.
1. Start With A Dash
Do you have a problem drawing a straight line? In an article for Allure Magazine, renowned makeup artist Laura Mercier shared one of the best beauty secrets for eyeliner. She claims that starting with a few dashes is the key to mastering the art of applying an eyeliner pencil and making the ideal line on the upper and lower lashes.
At the outer corner of the skin, pull it taut.
Start in the inner corner and work your way out, slowly drawing a series of dashes with the eyeliner.
Angle your pencil so you’re sketching with the side of it at the midway point of the line. This will make the line thicker.
Join the dots—or, in this case, the dashes—together.
2. Smudge The Lines
Eyeliner smudging is an easy approach for achieving a casual, “I didn’t spend extra time on my makeup” look. In the most subtle of ways, this method may really play up your eyes.
Line your bottom lashes with a pencil eyeliner.
Using your fingertip, gently smudge the line.
If you want a bit more definition, apply a thin, second coat of liquid liner to the line.
3. Rim The Inside Part Of Your Eyes
Lining your waterline, especially for a night out, can be really seductive. Tightlining is the term for the method, and there is a trick to making it last.
Make sure to use a waterproof pencil that has been sharpened to a point. This not only gives you more control, but it also gets rid of any germs on the pencil. Pull your upper lid up gently and start lining the top inside rim from the inside corner of your eye out. Then work your way down to the bottom of the waterline.
If you have small eyes, line the inside rim with a beige pencil to make them pop, as dark hues can make eyes appear smaller. The use of beige will help give the impression of a restful night’s sleep.
4. Fix Your Mistakes
Even the pros make mistakes now and then, and eyeliner can be difficult to remove after a minor blunder.
Dip a cotton swab in with eye cream or moisturizer if you smudge a penciled line. Apply it to the soiled area to make it simpler to wipe away. You may even smear the line with the swab to make the mistake appear intentionally hazy. As per an article by Byrdie.