How should I put on eyeliner? It never looks good when I put it on?

Answer 1

This is a common complaint among women, and generally, the problem comes from one of two factors: either the eyeliner is the wrong shade or type for the individual or the individual is using too much eyeliner.
The purpose of eyeliner is to embolden the eyes and make them appear larger, or more defined. Normally, a little eyeliner goes a long way, and proper application takes practice.
For beginners, I recommend using a pencil (or stick) eyeliner. The eyeliner should be applied to the edge of the eyelids. Once again, for beginners, the best method is to apply the eyeliner to the outside of the lash line at the base of the lashes.
For daytime wear, you should choose a brown shade of eyeliner unless you have black hair, in which case a dark gray is acceptable. True black eyeliner should only be worn for evening looks when you need darker make-up colors, and then only by women with truly dark complexions and hair.
Unless your eyelashes are pale or sparse, you generally only want to use enough eyeliner to create an accentuation of the eyelash line. Start by creating a line along the edge of the upper eyelid starting at the inner edge of the iris (colored portion) of the eye and extending to the outer corner of the eye, and along the edge of the lower lid from the outer edge of the iris to the corner.
If needed, and as you become more practiced, you can create lines extending from the inner corners to the outer corners of both sets of eyelids. Once you feel proficient in applying your eyeliner, try looking through fashion and beauty magazines and trying the eyeliner effects you find there that you think are attractive. Just remember, practice makes perfect.

Answer 2

First of all, try using an eyeliner that comes in a twist tube (instead of a pencil). I started out using eyeliner by putting it on the line of skin, under my eyelashes , on the line right above my eyeball. Only put it on the top lid. When you blink, a tiny trace will then go onto your bottom lash line. This looks the most natural and it really makes your eyelashes look thick! I have dark brown eyes, so I usually use a dark brown or black liner. Try using Avon's twistable liner, I find them to be the best so far. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Try (using a pencil) going from the outside of the eye, towards the middle of the eye. Don't go all the way across because it will make it look fake, however, if you just add to the colour of your eyelashes, it looks really good. Another thing to try is using powder and a liner brush- I like powders more- try em out!

Answer 4

check the links below for beauty tips to:-- * Applying Eyeliner
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2007/02/applying-eyeliner-eyeliner-is-used-to.html

check the links below for beauty tips to:-- * Choosing Eyeliner
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2007/02/choosing-eyeliner-many-brands-offer.html

Answer 5

applying eyeliner is one of the most difficult tasks to do with make-up. why dont you go to a cosmetics store and a professional can apply it for you , giving you tips and stuff. your not going to get alot of help on how to apply eyeliner on yahoo answers..my opinion.

Answer 6

put it on the inside of your upper and lower lashes, also draw a thin line on the upper lashes only to the middle though! for the daytime just put a line along the top lashes.

Answer 7

try putting the eye liner on your top eyelid.right above your lashes.this makes your eyes pop.then add a little mascara on top and bottom lashes.

Answer 8

put it on the bottom lid....it may be iritating but it works....then go a LITTLE of the edge. put a thin layer on the top and your all set.

Answer 9

close & stretch your eyes with one hand &apply it with the other.let it dry for few seconds.