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How To: Apply Liquid Eyeliner for Beginners

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How To: Apply Liquid Eyeliner for Beginners

9,097,124 views October 25, 2015 1:37

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In brief

Master a smooth, natural liquid eyeliner look with confidence—even as a beginner. This tutorial breaks down simple techniques for a steady hand, precise application, and a polished finish, perfect for everyday wear or bolder styles. The creator uses Eyeko’s Fat Liquid Eyeliner for easy grip and control.

Key steps

  1. Rest your head back and look down into a mirror for better visibility.
  2. Place your elbow on a flat surface and steady your hand on your face.
  3. Gently pull your eyelid taut (if needed) to avoid tugging the skin.
  4. Start your line at the midpoint or inner corner, close to your lashes.
  5. Draw small dashes along the lash line, pressing harder for thicker strokes.
  6. Dab liner to fill gaps between dashes for a seamless look.
  7. Thicken the line toward the outer corner for a natural cat-eye shape.
  8. Use a cotton swab with makeup remover to smooth out any bumps.

Questions & answers

What brand and type of liquid eyeliner is used in this tutorial?

The creator uses Eyeko’s Fat Liquid Eyeliner, which has a pen-style applicator for precision.

How do I fix mistakes or smooth out uneven lines?

Dab the liner to fill gaps, then use a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover to smooth bumps.

Description from the creator

Liquid liner can be a little intimidating, but we think it’s a go-to beauty product that every woman needs in her arsenal. We took Eyeko’s brand new Fat Liquid Eyeliner for a test drive to show how simple it is to get a natural, everyday eye look. The size of the tube enables you to keep a steady grip and the pen style applicator allows for precision, whether it’s for a simple cat eye or a bolder, graphic look.

Beginners: have no fear! In this video, we’ll show you some easy tips and tricks to getting a perfect smooth line, so you never have to fear liquid liner again!

What You Need:
Products featured:
Eyeko Fat Liquid Eyeliner: birch.ly/1MePolJ
Klorane Floral Water Make-up Remover: birch.ly/1MePsC9

Step-by-Step
1. Tip your head slightly back and look down into your mirror.
2. Place your elbow securely on a table or flat surface, then rest your hand on your face (a steady hand equals a smooth line).
3. If you need to, use your other hand to gently pull your eye taut—but avoid tugging!
4. Start your line wherever you feel comfortable—the midpoint and inner corner are both popular options—and place the liner tip as close to your lash line as possible.
5. Use small strokes to draw dashes along the lash line. Applying slightly more pressure will draw a thicker line.
6. Dab the liner to fill in any gaps.
7. Your liner should start thin in the inner corner, and get thicker toward the outer corners.
8. Dip a cotton swab in makeup remover and gently drag along the top of the line to remove any bumps.
And you're finished!

This video is part of our Beauty Essentials series, where we provide the building blocks of beauty routines from basic to advanced. With our step-by-step tutorials, you'll learn the skills you need to master the looks you want.


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Birchbox published this 1:37 video tutorial on October 25, 2015. It has been watched 9,097,124 times on YouTube.

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