how do you get a smooth thin line when putting on eyeliner above your eyes?

Question

i have gotten better, but my lines are still kinda thick.

Answer 1

If you are talking about liquid eyeliner, it just takes a lot of practice. Use a very light touch, and line as close to the lashes as possible.

If you are talking about pencil eyeliner, it's a little bit easier. Again, just use a very light touch and line as close to the lashes as possible. The trick is to do it in a dotted line- make short dashes along your lashline, then go back over it with a Q-tip or your finger to smooth it into one long, thin line.

Answer 2

I have tried both pencil and liquid eyeliner. I find liquid eyeliner smoother and more defined looking. The secret to a smooth line is the brush. I have bought some cheap liquid eyeliner with a brush so thick that it was just a mess applying it. Also, before applying it, make sure to remove the excess off the brush. Some people get a straight and smooth line while having the eye closed, but I find it easier if I have my eye opened. It takes practice, but a good eyeliner will definitively make it easier.
If you choose to go with the pencil, make sure you sharpen the pencil (with a good quality sharpener) every time before applying.

Answer 3

I usually try to hold the eyelid out from the side, and also up from under the eyebrow - the lid lifts quite a lot, and you can get the pencil in right on top of the lashes.

If I mess it up with pencil, I deliberately make the line really thick and dark, and then run a Q-tip over it - it will take off most of the line except the bits closest to the lash.

Answer 4

I learned a long time ago that instead of using the regular eyeliner it is easier to use the liquid liner. I remove most of the liquid off the brush then pull the outer side of the eye making the lid taunt. Then slowly apply the liner. The liquid seems to have a better coverage and doesn't smear or run.

Answer 5

Liquid Eyeliner never comes on in a thin line. Definetly use an eye pencil. You can buy them in different levels of thickness, and they're easier to handle.

Answer 6

I put mine on and then dampen a Q-tip and go over it, reducing the thickness of the line. You have to do it while the liner is still wet, right away. I get really nice, smooth, thin lines that way.

Answer 7

When you are putting it on, try not to press as hard, you need to have a light hand if you want a thin line. Maybe you can place your arm on the counter for a steadier hand so you can make a thinner line

Answer 8

If you are using a pencil, make sure it is freshly sharpened with a fine point and resharpen if necessary. You might also want to consider using a liquid eyeliner.

Answer 9

you may placed eye liner on the two. generally, basically on the right, because of the fact once you place it on the backside and you're a beginer it might desire to look somewhat heavy. i think of which you ought to start gazing youtube video clips, as they do some good video clips the place you may p.c.. up advice and choose what style of eyeliner may be extra trouble-free so you might apply. god success!

Answer 10

Try an automatic eye liner. I use it all the time: the line it so thin with the automatic liner.