We’ve all been there—admiring ourselves in the mirror, feeling unstoppable in our power outfit and flawless makeup, only to be met with the dreaded eyeliner blunder. You want fierce cat eyes, but end up with something resembling a toddler’s scribble (no offense to toddlers). Liquid eyeliner is like that one ex we just can’t quit. We love the drama, but boy, can it be temperamental.
So, if you’re anything like me and you’re thirsty for the secret sauce to mastering that iconic cat-eye, you’re in luck. I sought out the wisdom of beauty maven Felicia Walker-Benson and makeup prodigy Steffanie Strazzere. Buckle up, beauty lover, because here come the top five tricks to nix those liner fails.
1. The Right Tool for the Job:
Felicia is all about finding your tool of choice. Be it a liquid felt tip or a gel liner pencil, it’s all about what feels right in your hand. She’s got heart eyes for the E.L.F Cosmetics Intense Ink Eyeliner. Why? “It’s rich, luscious, and that felt tip? Precision perfection,” she raves.
2. Stop Searching for the Perfect One… Line:
Steffanie spilled some real tea—perfecting the cat-eye is all about connecting tiny dashes, not drawing one straight line. Think of it as your makeup dot-to-dot. Felicia also champions the trial-and-error method: “Play, wipe, repeat!”
3. Two-Step Tango to the Cat Eye Flick:
Trying to achieve that classic cat-eye flick in one stroke is just setting yourself up for failure. Steffanie suggests a two-step process: first, draw your desired wing, then line your lid. This method promises symmetrical fierceness every time.
4. Hold It Right There:
Ever think about where you hold your brush? According to Steffanie, grip matters! Holding your brush nearer to the end ensures a lighter touch, resulting in a delicate, refined line. Imagine holding a paintbrush or, as Steffanie says, “a baseball bat.” You’ll get the swing of it.
5. Tug Not, Gorgeous:
We’ve all done the ol’ eyelid pull, but Steffanie warns it’s a no-go. Doing so can lead to a jagged line, ruining your eye artistry. Instead, looking down naturally smoothens the eyelid, giving you an even canvas to work on. And Felicia’s pro tip? Tilt your head way back to really see that eye area without having to pull at your lids.
So there you have it, darlings! Equip yourselves with these hacks, and let your eyes be the showstoppers they’re meant to be. Say goodbye to raccoon eyes and hello to cat-eye perfection!
