Ready to learn how to use your gel eyeliner? Follow these four simple steps for a flawless gel eyeliner application.
- Prime Your Eyes
Before you reach for your gel eyeliner, make sure your eyes are primed or that you’re nearly finished with your eye makeup look. Whether that’s eyeshadow primer or a few layers of eyeshadow, eyeliner typically goes on after the rest of your eye makeup as a way to bring the look together. If you’re still unsure what that means — apply your eyeliner right before you apply mascara.
- Choose Your Shade
Choose gray or brown for a soft glam makeup look and reach for emerald green or turquoise to flaunt a colorful eyeliner look.
- Line Your Lash Line
Drag the eyeliner pencil across your upper and lower lash line, moving from the inner corner to the outer corner. If you want to use your gel eyeliner to create a wing, move your wrist slightly upward and flick the pencil at the outer corner of your eye at a 45-degree angle. If you have trouble creating a straight line, you can use your free hand to slightly pull the corner of your eye outward. When you drag the pencil across, the skin will be taut and the line will be smooth.
If you’re using a brush to apply your gel liner, the same instructions apply. Make sure to lightly grip your brush so you’re creating smooth, even strokes of eyeliner. A harsh grip on your brush can lead to heavy application and uncontrolled strokes.
- Gently Smudge
The best time to smudge your gel eyeliner is right after you apply it because if you wait any longer, it will set. Lightly smudge the upper and lower lash line to create a smokey eye or flick the outer corner to create a soft winged shape. If you used a brush to apply your gel eyeliner, use a clean smudging brush to create the smokey edges.
What Can I Use to Apply Gel Eyeliner?
If your gel eyeliner doesn’t have a pencil applicator, use a clean angled makeup brush to apply it.
Do You Wet the Brush Before Applying Gel Eyeliner?
If you’re applying gel eyeliner in a pot, you can wet your brush with water or setting spray to help the formula glide across your lids. That said, read the instructions included with your eyeliner first because using a wet brush may dilute the formula, which can lead to smudging and fading.
Gel Versus Liquid Eyeliner?
Gel eyeliner is good for smokey eye makeup looks and for those who like to apply their eyeliner in a single, imperfect swipe. Because you can smudge it, you don’t have to worry too much about imperfections. Liquid eyeliner is great for creating sharp wings and intricate eyeliner looks. That said, it’s better for someone who has a steady hand or experience with liquid eyeliner because it’s a bit trickier to apply. If you make a mistake, it’s much easier to spot with liquid eyeliner than with gel eyeliner.
Via: Lorealparisusa.com
