We all have our strengths and weaknesses when it comes to our makeup game. Now, while I’m all about that brow game and nailing that flushed blush look, let’s talk about the ultimate challenge: the liquid eyeliner. Yep, we’ve all been there – envisioning that flawless feline flick, but ending up looking like we’ve had a minor battle with our makeup bag.
Fear not! I reached out to beauty queen Felicia Walker-Benson of ThisThatBeauty.com and makeup maven Steffanie Strazzere from the Kat Von D artistry collective to spill the tea on where we’re going wrong. Ready to trade those raccoon eyes for the perfect cat-eye? Dive in!
- Finding your Eyeliner Soulmate
- Walker-Benson says the key is finding an eyeliner that feels like an extension of your hand. With so many options, from liquid felt tips to gel liners, it’s all about the one that feels just right. And if you’re hunting for a recommendation? Walker-Benson swears by the E.L.F Cosmetics Intense Ink Eyeliner. Rich, perfect for all skin tones, and that felt tip? Precision perfection!
- Sketch, Don’t Drag
- Trying to achieve that single, swoop-de-woop line across your eye? Spoiler alert: That’s not the trick. Instead, think of it like sketching. Little dashes that you can later connect. It’s makeup artistry, darling!
- Flick First, Line Later
- The cat-eye flick and the lash line aren’t meant to be drawn in one go. It’s a two-step dance! Start by sketching your desired wing, then draw a neat line above your lash line. Fill in, perfect, and voilà!
- Grip Matters
- How you hold that eyeliner can make a world of difference. Want a tapered, subtle line? Hold the brush further away. Need a more dramatic line? Hold it closer. Think of it like art school, and your eyes are the canvas!
- Ditch the Tug!
- Pulling at your eyelid to get a smooth line? Classic mistake! It’s all about positioning. Looking down expands the eye skin, giving you a smoother surface to work with. As Walker-Benson shares, tilting your head back so you can see your eye area better does wonders. So, next time, no tugging. Just adjust your angle and let your eyes do the work.
Before you dash off, remember: that makeup is all about having fun, experimenting, and finding what makes you feel fabulous. So, play around, find your technique, and keep slaying beauties!
