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My best tips for creating a winged eyeliner look
TIP #1: USE TAPE - Apply a piece of household tape right below where you will draw your eyeliner wing. Use the tape as a tracking line and draw on the wing. Remove the tape for a mess-free, perfectly sharp winged eyeliner look.
TIP #2: KEEP ELBOWS SUPPORTED - It sounds simple, but it makes all the difference: Rest your arm on a table to stabilize it and look down into a tilted mirror when applying winged eyeliner for simplified, stress-free application.
TIP #3: CLEAN UP LINES - When you've finished drawing on your winged eyeliner line, dip an angled brush or (use a cotton bud ) in makeup remover and use it to clean up any imperfections.
TIP #4: 1-STEP SMOKEY EYE - For instant smokey eyes, use a gel eyeliner pencil to line eyes, not worrying about creating a perfect line, and softly blending the eyeliner for that smokey, winged eyeliner effect. This also provides a great base for eyeshadow, ensuring the shadow will last longer!
TIP #5: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - If youโre new to eyeliner, especially liquid eyeliner, start with a pen version, like Climax Liquid Eyeliner. To get a feel for the fluidity of the pen, practice on the back of your hand before applying winged eyeliner. Use small strokes along the lash line until you can perfect one fluid line.
TIP #6: WHEN IN DOUBT, GO SUBTLE - Create a very natural, but defined winged liner look with Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner. Use an angle brush and apply the gel liner right into the lash line to define the eyes without looking like makeup.
BRIDAL MAKEUP TRIAL and BRIDESMAID TRIAL
Winged eyeliner tips
Step 1: Prep Your Eyes
Prime Your Lids: Apply eyeshadow primer or concealer for a smooth base.
Step 2: Draw the Guide Line
Dot for Angle: Place a dot where you want the wing to end, extending from the outer corner toward the eyebrow.
Step 3: Draw the Wing
Connect the Dot: Draw a line from the dot to the outer corner of your upper lash line. (for hooded eyes draw a line from the dot to the outer corner of you bottom lash line).
Fill the Triangle: Draw another line from the dot to the middle of your lash line, creating a triangle. Fill it in.
Step 4: Line Your Upper Lash Line
Inner to Outer: Draw a thin line from the inner corner to the outer corner, thickening as you go.
Step 5: Perfect the Wing
Refine and Clean Up: Sharpen the edges with the eyeliner pen and clean up any mistakes with a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover.
Step 6: Final Touches
Curl Lashes and Apply Mascara: Finish with eyelash curling and a few coats of mascara.
The only way to learn to do a winged eyeliner is to practice and practice. I tried a few different styles to see which one i liked. I'm not perfect but I feel more confident to try new looks.
