RUBY REVEALS: EYELINER IS FOR EVERYONE

Eyeliner is for everyone... all ages, all eye shapes. You just have to find the style that works for YOU! 

I’m always hearing people say that eyeliner is too ‘tricky’, or that unsteady hands get in the way of the perfect wing, but whether you’re working with liquid, pencil or gel eyeliners.. the basics are always the same. 

Preparation  

You will usually apply your eyeliner after your eyeshadow. A good tip if you struggle with neat application is to trace the line you want to follow with an eyeshadow of the same colour, using a fine tipped brush. People often struggle with shaky hands, so steady yourself by resting your elbow on a stable surface before you start, position the mirror slightly below your face, and look down. People often try and apply with their eye-closed - which might be why they end up with wonky lines! 

Application  

Begin by working in small strokes, staying close the lash line, building your line up bit by bit. You can gradually thicken the line as desired. Alternatively, you could try dotting along the lash line and then connecting the dots to create a smooth line. Play around and find what technique works for you, but remember… at this stage it doesn’t matter if the lines not perfectly neat. 

When it comes to the wing (if that’s the look you’re opting for), you want to follow the natural angle of your lower lash line. Again, work in small strokes carefully bringing the wing outward. Extend the line slightly beyond the outer corner of your eye and then connect it back to the main line, forming a triangle. Fill in the triangle, and then play around with the angle and thickness until you’re happy with it. 

Corrections 

It still isn’t quite straight? Don’t panic! Cotton buds dipped in micellar water are great for tidying up, thinning a wing, or tweaking the angle. If it feels beyond repair… use a flat makeup brush to buff the colour away into a more smudgy look and pretend it was on purpose. 

Finishing touches

Complete the look by adding mascara to your upper lashes, which can help blend the eyeliner and mask any small mistakes. 

Practice makes perfect! Like any skill, mastering eyeliner can take time… so play with different techniques and formulations to find what works best for you. There's no right or wrong way to apply eyeliner, makeup is supposed to be fun, so enjoy the experimentation until you find your own personal style ♥️