15 Awesome Eyeliner Hacks That Will Make Every Woman’s Life Easier
Dhvani Dedhia
Mar 6, 2024
Just a little eye makeup, some eyeliner and mascara, can elevate your entire face.
Henry David Thoreau once said, “The eye is the jewel of the body.” and it couldn’t be truer.
Haven’t we all had those days when we struggled to get the wings of both eyes to look the same?
But it’s not always easy, is it?
How many times have we gotten late for a meeting cause a wrong stroke of the liner took us forever to fix?
We Hear You. We Got You.
Here are 15 tried and tested Eyeliner hacks that will make your makeup routine much easier and effortless.
For The Beginners
For beginners, liquid liners can be tricky to master. Start with a pencil liner for easier application. A creamy kohl pencil or roll-on liner is smooth and effortless on your lids.
If you find it difficult to get the perfect shape and match liner on both eyes, use a pencil liner as a guide first, and then follow up with a liquid liner on top.
Pencil first
Make your liners last all day by starting with a pencil liner. Add a matching eyeshadow dusting on top to prevent smudging and ensure long-lasting wear.
Dust Eye Shadow
Tightlining: Apply liner to upper waterline for thicker lashes and a natural, no-makeup look.
Tightlining Method
For precise liquid liner application, use a pencil liner to create dots on your eyelids as a guide. Connect the dots for a flawless stroke.
The Dotting Method
Let’s be honest, getting the perfect winged eye is one of the trickiest things to do unless you have the steady hands of a surgeon.
So, here’s a tape hack you can try to get the perfect cat eyes.
The Tape Method
• Use a tape as a stencil or a straight ruler. We suggest using surgical tape as it is gentle on the skin.
• Take about an inch or two of the tape and place it under the outer corner of your eyes. It should be diagonal from your nose, towards your temple.
• Use a bent eyeliner brush for precision and start drawing along the tape going upward from the outer corner.
• Finish drawing your liner over your lids, narrowing as you go inwards.
• Gently remove the tape and Voila! You've have a perfect winged eyeliner.
If you don’t have ordinary tape or surgical tape, use a band-aid instead. Same rules apply as in the tape method.
Band-aid
Transform your daytime look to a party-ready style with a pop of bright-colored or glitter eyeliner. Instantly switch from formal to fun!
Glitter it Up
Are you in the middle of doing your makeup and running out of eyeliner? Just dip your brush into your mascara and use it as an eyeliner.
Mascara into Eyeliner
Fix a liner mishap by using a cotton swab/Q-tip with a bit of makeup remover to gently clean up excess liner. Avoid rubbing to prevent smudging.
Pro Tip - Q Tip
Turn your favorite eyeshadow into eyeliner! Wet your liner brush with water or setting spray, then dip into your eyeshadow for a custom liner.
Eye Shadow into Eyeliner
Struggling with winged liner? Use a bobby pin! Apply liquid liner to the V-shaped opening, press onto the corner of your eye, and fill in for a flawless wing.
Bobby Pins
Keep a concealer handy when applying eyeliner. Cover any mistakes or crooked lines with a concealer.
Concealer to the rescue
Confidence is key for flawless liner! Apply in one swift motion to avoid mistakes and achieve sharp, even lines.
Confidence is the Key
On your day off, experiment with various eyeliner mediums like felt tip, gel, liquid, and pencil. Each has its own application style and purpose.