Winged Eyeliner Tips

Jun 21, 2015

Alyssa H.

& I've never used this app and don't know why I put a picture.

Jun 21, 2015

EsotericOdium Q.

Try a straight line on both sides first initially from where eyes end. I was recommended that a while back and it has aided in the eternal struggle with putting on eyeliner.
After that , merely thicken and go up to the eyelid.

Jun 21, 2015

Les N.

I've been doing winged liner for 3-4 years and here is what I've learned.
first off make sure you are comfortable and your arm is well rested on something steady.
some people start off different inner corner, outer corner, wing but I personally like to start off with the wing going from the lower lash line and pull it up towards the tail of my eyebrow. after that I start going into the inner corner with short thin stokes and it sort of makes a triangle type shape so I fill that part in making sure I can't see any part of my skin.
oh and I make sure I am following my natural eye shape and once I'm done I'll thicken it up to my liking making sure the inner corner is thinner than the rest of my eye.

here are my favorite eyeliners and some tips :

liquid (NYC, almay) - be patient and careful with liquid.

felt tip (smashbox) - make sure you are holding it horizontally.

gel (Tarte clay paint) - if you want a nice sharp wing then make sure you are using a thin precise brush, although you can use a angled also.

pencil (Loreal) - I don't recommend pencils for winged liner since you can't get any sharp wings with it but if you do make sure the pencil is always sharpened.

eyeshadow/ powder (any) - I would only use eyeshadow/ powder if you want smoked out winged liner.

Jun 21, 2015

Alexis C.

I personally would not suggest using tape. It pulls at the delicate skin around the eye and can cause wrinkles. Also I think that you never properly learn how to do winged liner because you're depending on the tape but that's just my opinion.

Plot the wing with your eyes open so you can see if they're even/need adjusting before doing the complete liner look. You can also always clean up any mistakes with makeup remover on a q-tip or concealer

Jun 21, 2015

Les N.

You can look at my pictures to see how I do my eyeliner (-:
I always do dramatic eyeliner.
oh and I love that song (;

Jun 21, 2015

katie s.

You can use tape, but I agree with alexis. the eye area is the thinnest and most delicate skin on your body and it will age the fastest. you don't want to be pulling and tugging on your eyes. winged eyeliner takes practice. maybe when you have some free time, just sit down and try to create a winged look. that's what I did and mines not too bad imo. definitely not the best, but I've only attempted it 2-4 times.