Not in the eyebrow, but in the eye: everything about eyeliners

Eyeliners are an essential component of nearly every cosmetic regimen, providing countless opportunities to accentuate your irises. The right eyeliner can make all the difference, whether your goal is a bold, dramatic look or a subtle definition.

Every type of eyeliner, including pencils, gels, liquids, and creams, has special advantages and methods for application. Selecting the ideal one for your intended outcome can be made easier if you are aware of these variations.

We’ll cover all you need to know about eyeliners in this post, including how to choose the best one for your look, how to apply it flawlessly, and how to keep your look looking great all day.

Type of Eyeliner	Characteristics
Pencil	Easy to apply, great for beginners, offers a soft look
Liquid	Precise, sharp lines, perfect for dramatic effects
Gel	Long-lasting, smooth application, ideal for bold looks
Felt-tip	Similar to liquid but easier to control, great for winged eyeliner
Powder	Soft, smoky finish, can be used for a more natural look

What is eyeliner?

Generally speaking, liquid liners, kajals, and dry pencils are all considered eyeliners since they are used to create arrows. However, a product for the eyelids with a gel, liquid, or cream texture that is intended to create arrows for the eyelids is still considered an eyeliner in the strict sense. What distinguishing features do these products have?

Liquid eyeliner should only be applied to the skin; it is not recommended for use on mucous membranes or to create "smoky makeup."

These days, eyeliners—especially colored ones—are also frequently used to create unique lip makeup and artistic makeup and drawings on the face.

With so many applications for defining and enhancing your eyes, eyeliners are an essential component of any makeup kit. Knowing the various kinds—from pencils to liquids—and how to use them can make all the difference, whether you’re going for a subtle look or a bold statement. You can choose the ideal eyeliner for your style and skill level by reading this article, which breaks down everything you need to know about them.

4 types of eyeliners

Eyeliners can be classified into multiple primary types based on their composition, texture, and release form.

Liquid eyeliner

• The most common type of eyeliner.
• Sold in small bottles with brushes, which can have different shapes, lengths and thicknesses.
• As a rule, the brush of a classic eyeliner is quite thin, the bristles fit tightly to each other.
• The tip of the eyeliner can also be very hard, almost motionless.
• Liquid eyeliner is convenient for lining the upper eyelid (to create the effect of thicker eyelashes) and drawing very thin arrows.
• If you have sensitive eyes, choose liquid eyeliners marked "hypoallergenic".

Felt-tip eyeliner

• A separate type of liquid eyeliner. The main feature is a felt tip, like a regular felt-tip pen.
• Allows you to quickly create clear thick arrows, spectacular cat eyes or arrows of any fancy shape. Such eyeliner is indispensable for art makeup.
• Depending on the angle of inclination, you can get different line thicknesses, but to draw a very thin strip, you will have to work hard. For this purpose, it is still more convenient to use a classic liquid eyeliner.
• Thanks to the felt tip, you can easily control the amount of the product applied, so that there will be no “smudges” on the skin.
• This type of liner is also sometimes called a pencil eyeliner or marker.

Gel eyeliner

Dramatic Maybelline © maybelline.com.ru

• Eyeliner with a rich creamy, slightly waxy texture. As a rule, it is sold in small round jars, the product must be applied with a separate brush (usually not included in the kit, you have to buy it separately).
• Gel eyeliner is the "highest level". It behaves quite capriciously when applied, so only advanced beauty fans can cope with it.
• Allows you to create any, even the most unusual, eye makeup: with the help of a brush, you can easily vary both the thickness and saturation of the lines.
• Such eyeliner dries almost instantly, you will have to do your makeup very quickly. But the durability of such eyeliner is phenomenal.
• Unlike the others, gel eyeliner can be used on the mucous membrane of the eyelid. True, it will not be so easy to wash it off, use micellar water.
• Every time after using the eyeliner, check if the lid is tight enough: this way the product will not dry out prematurely.

Dry eyeliner

Dry eyeliner is another type that exists. Still, this product is extremely uncommon. This eyeliner has a texture more akin to eyeshadow and lets you draw "smoky" arrows.

Colored eyeliners

Although black eyeliner is a genre classic, it would be a shame to stick to it these days because beauty brands offer products in a large range of shades. Now let’s talk about trendy colored eyeliners.

Brown

Brown eyeliner is ideal when it comes to daytime or office makeup; black eyeliner isn’t always appropriate. Draw a line parallel to the upper lash growth line to add expressiveness to your appearance without sacrificing the image’s nudeness. See here for additional tips on using brown eyeliner or eye pencil.

Gray

An additional excellent choice for daytime makeup eyeliner. If you are still a beginner at drawing eyeliner, give it preference because "errors" and "unevenness" won’t be as noticeable. If your eyes are light, experiment with various gray tones, such as metallic, graphite, and soft pearl, and observe how your entire appearance shifts.

Shiny

Adding a shiny accent is the simplest way to transform daytime makeup into evening makeup. Draw a traditional black arrow, then coat it with a layer of gleaming gold or silver eyeliner. You can go all out and use vivid green, red, or yellow eyeliners with glitter particles when getting ready for a summer party.

Blue

Brown eyes can be accentuated especially well with a blue or blue eyeliner. However, girls with blue eyes shouldn’t give up either: make sure the shade is either a little lighter or darker than the color of your eyes, not exactly the same. Important advice: to complete the image, remember to apply black kajal to the lower mucous membrane if you draw a bright blue arrow on the upper eyelid.

White

For drawing on the face and enhancing the inner corners of the eyes, use bright white eyeliner. This easy trick will help to brighten and gleam the eyes instantly.

Which eyeliner is better?

Try these suggestions if you’ve read through the descriptions of every kind of eyeliner and still don’t know which is right for you.

• For beginners, it is better to choose a classic eyeliner with a short and hard brush – this is the most convenient to use.
• If you have an overhanging eyelid or oily skin, give preference to a waterproof formula. Pay attention to the marks waterproof and resistant. Find our rating of truly long-lasting eyeliners here.
• Like lipsticks, eyeliners can have different "finish" options: creamy, matte or shimmery. For a classic look, choose an eyeliner with a slightly wet, glossy finish, for trendy makeup – matte, and complement experimental or evening makeup with a bright liner with glitter.

• If you are happy with the color and durability of the eyeliner, but the tip turned out to be inconvenient, just buy a special eyeliner brush. Surely you will find one that will be pleasant to use for you.

How to paint eyes with eyeliner?

Study the theory before you begin to practice. Here are the top five beginner tips.

When learning, make use of makeshift tools. For instance, glue pieces of paper tape at an angle and use its edges rather than a ruler to draw an exact and even "tail" for the arrow.

Avoid attempting to draw an exact line on the upper eyelid without raising your hand right away. Make light strokes to draw the arrow.

Try this well-known beauty trick: use a pencil to sketch a "rough" outline of the arrow, and then use a liquid liner to copy the shape.

Don’t ignore the base of the eyelid. Use a dependable primer to ensure that the eyeliner doesn’t smudge or roll off. Alternatively, dust your eyelid with a light powder before using the liner.

Keep the eyeliner’s handle as near to the center as you can. You’ll be able to better control the process and the movements will be more accurate in this way.

How to apply liquid eyeliner? Instructions

There are just three simple steps to creating gorgeous eye makeup.

Use a specific eye base, face primer, or powder to prepare the eyelid. On the eyelid, you can also apply light matte shadows.

The "tail" of your arrow will be created by making a tiny stroke from the corner of your eye. The "tail" of your straight eyebrows shouldn’t run exactly parallel.

Using the eyeliner, draw a line as close to the lash line as you can, and then carefully join it to the "tail."

How to paint eyes with gel eyeliner?

The general process for applying gel eyeliner is the same as that of regular liquid. Let’s examine it more closely.

Use matte shadows that are a few shades darker than the skin tone (sand or brown) to draw attention to the orbital line.

Apply the same shadows to the outer corners of the eyes that you did on the orbital line using a flat brush with natural bristles.

Apply a small amount of gel eyeliner from the jar onto a thin synthetic brush and create a thin "tail" that appears to extend the eyelid’s line. In no situation should you close your eye.

As near to the lash line as you can, draw a line across the upper eyelid. To smooth out the "folds," you can gently tug on the eyelid with your fingertips.

Expand the "tail" with thin brushstrokes, then join it to the line drawn across the upper eyelid.

How to use a felt-tip eyeliner?

Makeup artist Yulia Sizykh demonstrates and explains how to use a marker eyeliner to create tidy, classic eyeliner arrows.

What types of eyeliner arrows are there?

There are four distinct shapes of eyeliner arrows that can be created with eyeliner: classic, Arabic, double, and triple. We went into greater detail about the seven most common eyeliner arrow shapes here. You can also find instructions for making elaborate "twisted" arrows in this resource, and we’ve included a quick tutorial for making a lethal cat eye below.

How to correctly draw arrows on the eyes with liquid eyeliner?

Alina Fly Cloud, a beauty blogger, demonstrates how to create stunning graphic arrows.

What to do if eyeliner dries up?

Once the bottle is opened, liquid eyeliner has a maximum shelf life of six months. However, what if it begins to dry out before the specified amount of time has passed? There are three methods you can try to "revive" the product.

Wait ten to fifteen minutes after putting the eyeliner in a sealed bag and submerging it in a bowl of hot water.

When it comes to gel eyeliner, you can dilute it by adding a drop of vegetable oil, like coconut oil.

The correct eyeliner can completely change the way your makeup looks by emphasizing and defining your eyes. Knowing the various kinds of eyeliners and how to apply them is essential to getting the ideal look, regardless of your preference for a strong wing or a delicate line.

Pencils and liquids alike, each kind of eyeliner has its own advantages. You’ll find what works best for you by experimenting with various formulas and methods. To make your eyes stand out, don’t be scared to experiment with different looks and hues.

A little practice and the appropriate equipment can help anyone become an expert eyeliner. Now go ahead and look around; your eyes will speak for you.

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