So many choices but only two lids.
Cat eye? Wing? Double Wing? Thick or thin?
Daunting, right? For me, the choice boils down to how much time I have to devote to the cause. There are definitely times when I just start drawing a line and see where it ends up. Others are more premeditated, usually if I’m planning a selfie sesh or have somewhere to be. This is infrequent and 9 times out of 10 blog related.
So from all of the selfie taking and rushed makeup applications I’ve come to realize this; the line matters.
FACT: The (appearance of) the shape of your eye can be altered by your eye lining choice.
FACT: Thickness vs Length vs Placement all make a difference.
OPINION: My almond eyes look best with a thin line, slightly flicked at outer corner. Below it is pictured as “elongated” but I like to call it “wide open”. But beware, too much flick or think liner can narrow them. That in turn makes my nose look more harsh. Guys, my nose is harsh enough.
Now I rarely wear the ever popular winged liner. Not because my execution is spotty at best (at best!) or that the experience never fails to make me feel like a toddler wielding a crayon. No. I will gladly go the distance and work my nerves to the brink for the thrill of it. Watch me set my alarm clock ten minutes early. Maybe grab some scotch tape and a Q-Tip full of makeup remover and make it happen. BUT I didn’t picture a “wing” here because that seemed like a complete blog post all by itself and also I really didn’t feel like it.
Let’s line em’ up!
Creating these looks was a huge pain because photographing your own eye ball is awkward. I did my best and my mom says that’s OK.
Round: Using your favorite liner, draw a line with equal thickness from the outer corner in. I used THIS L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Liner in Black. It’s deep, dark, and stays put.
Almond: Begin by drawing a thick line at the outer corner of the eye. Allow the liner to become thinner as you go inward to your pupil. The photo above shows a thick line that is also slightly “winged” and that was a happy accident.
Elongated: Two options for this one. Begin with the “round” line, then extend from the outer corner up toward the edge of your eye brow. OR Draw the Almond line and extend the line in a thick, dramatic wing out and upward. For the perfect flick I love using THIS gel liner, also L’Oreal, that comes with the perfect tiny brush.
Changing up your liner is just the beginning and there are tons of techniques to try.
What is your favorite way to play up your eyes?
Sweet?
such a cool post, gonna try this out 🙂
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Thanks!!! I def. will 🙂
You look amazing you gorgeous little thing! I wish I knew what eye shape I had as I am almost certain I am applying my liner wrong! xxx
SO I just stalked your insta so I could see what shape eyes you have. FYI you are actual perfection. Are you 100% certain you aren’t a famous model?!?!
I believe your eyes are round and you are doing it right. You can do any of the three liners because they are big and beautiful!
Thanks for the kind words lovely <3
Dude, yes.
Winged liners are a post all on their own and I anxiously await that day.
Meanwhile I like your technique here, perfect for day or night.
I wish I had it in me to make time to do something like this normally, but 10 more minutes of sleep means so much to me.
So much.
I can’t argue that! Extra sleep was apparently what I was thinking this morning. I overslept. I guess it’s time to do a post on “how to get ready when you’re already five minutes late” -_- lol
You make this seem so easy and you can really see how liner changes the appearance of your eyes in each look! I feel like I always have how I want my eyeliner to look in my mind, but when it gets down to business I just draw the line and see where it goes! Whenever I get the perfect wing by chance it’s a major win! LOL!
I was forced to focus on my liner to do this blog post so believe me when I say I understand!!! And if the wing happens it’s a beauty miracle lol 😜
Amazing that you showed how eye liner really changes the look and size of the eye. I used to do the elongated way but learned that it makes my already small eyes look even smaller. No thanks! I tend to do a small flick at the end, but I also have to make sure you see it when I open my eyes #monolidproblems
Totally. And also, I love you. Did you know that? lol
I am with you on the liner problems. I have small eyes but a fair amount of lid space so if I used too heavy of a line it makes them more intense but definitely smaller! Gotta stick with the looks that work!
Girl! 😘❤️
That is amazing! I have almond shaped eyes and I typically do the liner as you’ve shown. Sometimes I just do the round shape if I don’t want a flick. I normally do my liner quite thin though, since I don’t have a lot of lid space.
A very useful post – the photos really help!
I love a thin line too! I never really paid much attention until I started getting into photography and realized what lines look great and which ones were actually too much! We must have very similar eyes! 🙂
Frikkin’ love this post! And you. My love. 😘😘
Awe thanks babe 😍 😘