Eyeliner is a modern product that quickly found its popularity. Quality, convenience, results are the main components of the new type of eyeliner. This simple product is used by most women to create beautiful wings and thereby create attractive makeup.

Today, eyeliners are presented in different formats and every woman has her own convenient product, with which she can highlight her beautiful eyes.

Correctly selected eyeliner will leave positive reviews and will be used with pleasure, because the result is justified. Of course, using any eyeliner requires training. And a wide range of brands and varieties of eyeliners will allow you to quickly master this delicate matter.

Today there are the following types of eyeliners:

  • Liquid eyeliner
  • Solid (dry) eyeliner
  • Gel eyeliner
  • Cream eyeliner
  • Felt-tip pen (marker) or liner

Liquid eyeliner

A bottle with a thin brush is the most traditional “look” of eyeliner, which has long been liked. This eyeliner comes in alcohol and water. The latter is safer for health and more comfortable to use.

Liquid eyeliner is produced by all well-known manufacturers. As a rule, it is presented in black. Sometimes it is brown and dark blue.

Solid (dry, pressed) eyeliner

This type of eyeliner can come in pencil or powder form. Pencil eyeliner is more popular than dry eyeliner. It is more convenient to use and gives more lasting results. This eyeliner option is best suited for beginners. Dry eyeliner in powder form is the domain of professional makeup artists. You need to know how to use it. The makeup artist applies this eyeliner using a special brush.

The color range of dry eyeliner is far from limited to black and brown. Many manufacturers offer seasonal collections of eyeliners. For example, for winter - eyeliner in silver colors with glitter. And for the warm season they offer bright colors - light green, yellow, green, pink and so on. All this allows you to create luxurious holiday makeup.

Gel eyeliner

This type of eyeliner belongs to a number of professional cosmetics. There are also lines for home use. Gel eyeliner has a fairly liquid texture and requires skill in its application. It is applied using a thin brush.

Cream eyeliner

This type of eyeliner is similar to the previous one. It is also applied using a thin brush. A special feature of cream eyeliner is that it can be applied not only with a dry brush, but also with a wet one. In addition, this eyeliner can be used to draw eyebrows.

Felt-tip pen (marker) or liner

This is the most modern type of eyeliner. A very practical and easy to use product. This eyeliner allows you to create a very thin line, which is why it is also called “liner”. A thin felt lead will allow even a beginner to clearly line his eyelids. At the same time, such eyeliner does not spread. But it often happens that the “life” of the lead is short and it simply dries out.

The liner is usually offered in black and brown colors.

How to choose eyeliner

A large assortment of eyeliners requires even more attention to choosing a high-quality and safe product.

When choosing an eyeliner, you should very carefully examine the body of the product. It must be well made. It is important to pay attention to the labeling. Each bottle or pencil must indicate the production date and expiration date, manufacturer, color number, etc.

Shelf life is one of the most important criteria for choosing a quality product. Let us remind you that the shelf life of any eyeliner is similar to the shelf life of mascara.

Product testing is a mandatory ritual that should always precede a purchase. Nowadays, in all cosmetic stores you can try out eyeliner and other cosmetics.

As a test, you need to draw a contour on a small area of ​​your hand. This way you can determine the softness of the lead, the consistency of the eyeliner, and the ease of drawing. In a few minutes you can determine the quality and durability of the product, the reality of the color on your skin.

If the eyeliner has spread or its color has changed dramatically after application, we pass by. In addition, such a mask will help prevent an allergic reaction in the future.

Liquid eyeliner is a water- or alcohol-based eyeliner that is applied with a brush to add definition to the eyes. It can be waterproof or non-waterproof.

Despite its name, it is very easy to use. It does not flow or blur at all, as some might think. Liquid eyeliner allows you to draw an even, clear outline. After application, the eyeliner is easily shaded, which gives a natural look and makes the eyes more expressive.

And if you need more drama in the look, more depth and brightness of the eyes, then the arrow should be saturated. That is, after lining the eyelids, the eyeliner does not need to be shaded. This is suitable for evening makeup.

Liquid eyeliner is a great option for those who use false eyelashes. It will harmoniously emphasize the line of artificial eyelashes and make the look insightful and charming.

To line your eyes with liquid eyeliner you need:

  • Lock your elbow. If the elbow is overhanging, it will be difficult to draw straight arrows, especially for beginners. Therefore, it is best to place your elbow on the table.
  • Open the bottle of eyeliner and use a brush to draw an arrow from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner along the lash line. Depending on the shape of the eyes, the arrow can follow the shape of the eyes, or it can smoothly go up from the eyelash growth line.
  • Blend the dried liner with the applicator. If the makeup should be bright, then you can repeat the application and thereby make the arrow even more saturated.

This eyeliner can be easily removed using micellar water or a two-phase product. There are also eyeliners that can be easily washed off with plain water.

Liquid eyeliner is available from all well-known brands. It is better to choose one whose manufacturer is well known. For example, reviews will help you find out which of the entire range is the best liquid eyeliner. And, of course, personal experience.

Gel eyeliner is an eyeliner with a gel-like consistency that comes in a small round box. As a rule, it is equipped with a brush for application.

Since this eyeliner was initially positioned as a professional eyeliner, its mass production for a wide audience was started by companies producing cosmetics for makeup artists.

Today, such eyeliner is produced by many other companies, including budget ones. Therefore, its choice is great. Each brand has its own color palette, which includes many bright colors - purple, green, blue and so on.

It is worth noting that different brands of eyeliner differ in texture, which affects its application.

As for application, it is more convenient than liquid, as it goes on smoother and dries faster. At the same time, gel eyeliner does not give a “wet” effect on the eyes like liquid eyeliner.

In order to make eyeliner with gel eyeliner, you need:

  • Take a straight or beveled brush and fix your elbow.
  • Place a small amount of eyeliner on the brush and in one motion draw a smooth arrow along the lash line from the inner edge of the eye to the outer edge of the eye. At the outer edge of the eyes, the eyeliner can be raised upward, extended to the temples, and so on.
  • Blend as needed.

Unlike liquid eyeliner, gel eyeliner can be applied in short strokes, and then the liner line can be adjusted. This is a big advantage for beginners.

The gel eyeliner is washed off with water or a special makeup remover. As a rule, this information is recorded on the packaging or in the instructions.

Please note that gel eyeliner dries out quickly if you do not close the box tightly or apply it incorrectly. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right brush and always ensure that the eyeliner is sealed. It should also be stored correctly.

However, absolutely all cosmetics require proper storage. Then it will remain fresh longer and will not lose its qualities.

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