We all love a bit of gorgeous makeup – and whether a glam or natural look is your thing, a bit of eyeliner goes a long way when it comes to stepping up your game. But for so many of us, applying eyeliner is a pretty significant challenge – and it’s very easy to make a mistake. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be pretty tough to fix and even remove – making starting over a real challenge. When done right, eyeliner can make your look – giving your eyes the perfect amount of attention and drama, but when eyeliner goes wrong – a quick fix is absolutely essential. Ready to learn a few tricks of the trade and get your eyeliner game on point? Keep reading for a few ideas on how to correct your eyeliner mistakes and look your best, ever.
Beauty Blunders: How to Correct Your Eyeliner Mistakes
#1. So you’re thinking you’re ready to foray into that scary world of liquid eyeliner – it’s the best for the perfect line, after all. But, when liquid eyeliner goes wrong, it can be a real tough one to fix. Best trick of the trade? Always have a Q-tip with a bit of foundation on the end ready to go – it’s like a liquid eraser that can turn eyeliner gone wrong to eyeliner gone right in the blink of an eye.
#2. The smudge factor is a constant worry. Some eyeliners just smudge – especially if you’re someone who rubs your eyes frequently. There’s an easy solution to this one – after applying your eyeliner, simply go over the line with some light neutral eyeshadow or powder to set the liner. This trick will keep it in place for hours.
#3. When your cat eye comes out perfect on each eye – and then you realize they look totally different. Make sure your keeping your eyes wide open during the application process – even though it’s super tempting to close them. You want to use your first eye as a guide to making sure the second eye comes out looking great.
#4. You get off course with your eyeliner – and it’s definitely not where it’s supposed to be. Try dipping a Q-tip in eye makeup remover, squeezing off some of the excess remover with a tissue. Gently use the Q-tip to repair any mistakes – just like an eraser and then get back on track to a perfect look.
You feel like the look of your eyeliner is weighing down your eyes rather than perking them up. That’s a quick and easy fix – skip lining the lower lid and just line the top. It will brighten and open your eyes rather than make them feel heavy.
Are you an eyeliner aficionado or could you use a little help in that area? Got any tips to share?