Applying Eyeliner to the Waterline

You will need a soft kohl eyeliner pencil, as hard eyeliner will be more difficult to apply. Many people use black eyeliner to make their eyelashes seem fuller, but if it’s your intention to add color rather than definition to frame your eyes, you may choose any color that suits you.

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It’s easiest to apply eyeliner to your waterline when you haven’t yet put on eyeshadow that could smudge during application. Begin by applying eyeliner to your upper waterline. This can be achieved more easily if you stand in front of a mirror, and use the fingertips of the hand corresponding to the eye being made up to gently lift the eye area closest to the middle of your eye. Your fingertips should touch and lift in the eyebrow area, rather than being too close to your eye. Be gentle, and don’t overstretch your eyelid.

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Apply the same technique to your lower waterline, and again, be careful not to be heavy handed when it comes to filling in the part of the waterline closest to your inner eye socket, unless you are willing to keep touching up your makeup as eyeliner gathers in a clump.

For upper lash definition and fullness, without the less than subtle effect eyeliner on the lower waterline can produce, you may choose to only use kohl on your upper waterline. You can also experiment by wearing black kohl on your upper waterline and a vibrant color on your lower waterline to create a dramatic effect.