7 tricks to create perfect eyebrows with liquid eyeliner

Liquid eyeliner is a great tool for creating beautifully defined, graceful eyebrows. How to use eyeliner, how to choose it correctly, how to prepare your eyebrows for makeup – you will find answers to all these questions in this article.

Why use eyeliner at all

The journalists found out that an eyebrow leash does not have to be in a girl's makeup bag. But this tool will help make the eyebrows more expressive and neat. There are also cases in which eyeliner is simply irreplaceable:

1. Incorrect eyebrow shape.

2. Uneven growth of eyebrow hairs.

3. The presence of bald patches and areas with sparsely growing hairs.

4. Lack of hairs at the site of scars and scars.

5. Faded, dull, expressionless eyebrow color.

6. Inconsistency of eyebrow color with dyed hair on the head.

7. The need to emphasize the shape of the eyebrows, to make the look deeper and more charming.

As you can see, the liquid eyeliner is a universal preparation for eyebrow makeup, which can be useful at any time. This decorative cosmetic is used in both daily and evening make-up.

Stages of preparation for eyebrow make-up

Preparation for creating perfect eyebrows with liquid eyeliner consists of the following stages:

1. We decide on the architecture of the eyebrows or, in simple terms, we create the correct shape of the arches. How to do this will also be described in this article.

2. We shorten the hairs of the eyebrows so that in any position their tips do not go beyond the boundaries of the shape of the arcs. To do this, you can use a comb with closely spaced small teeth and nail scissors. First, comb all the hairs towards the eyelid. Swipe up with a comb (or a clean brush from an old mascara). All excess ends are neatly cut off. Next, you need to do everything in the same way, but comb the hairs not down, but up. If you are concerned that you might cut off excess hairs or trim them too much with scissors, buy a mini face and intimate trimmer. Such a product has attachments in the kit that allow you to shorten the eyebrow hairs by a given length and not a millimeter more.

3. We treat the eyebrows with any makeup remover to remove dust, dirt, sweat, sebum.

4. After that, you can comb your eyebrows towards the temples and slightly up. Now you can create the perfect brows with liquid eyeliner.

Correct makeup technique

It is not difficult to create perfect eyebrows, it takes 5-10 minutes:

1. Step 1. Take a liquid eyeliner and start drawing a thin, almost imperceptible line that starts at the base of the lower edge of the brow hair and ends where the tip of the arc is.

2. Step 2. Draw the top line of the arc in the same way. It is not necessary to connect both lines into one; that part of the base of the eyebrow that 'looks' at the bridge of the nose should not be touched by the eyeliner.

3. Step 3. With short and precise strokes, draw short strokes that simulate the hairs within the outline of the brow. The strokes should be drawn softly, without pressing the tip of the cosmetic product, so that the lines do not turn out to be too bold. The strokes should be drawn in the direction in which the hairs in the immediate vicinity grow. Much attention should be paid to areas where hairs do not grow or grow loosely. Try to draw the strokes so that they do not differ from natural hairs, that is, they have not only the correct direction of growth, but also the appropriate thickness, length and color.

4. Step 4. If the lines come out too clear, and the eyebrows look unnatural or too 'doll-like', lightly blend the strokes using the applicator or brush.

Liquid eyeliner, after a little dry, can be fixed on the eyebrows with a special gel or spray to fix the makeup. In this case, she will hold on steadfastly throughout the day. Additionally, a highlighter or any other decorative cosmetics applied directly under the eyebrow will help to highlight the beauty and curl of the eyebrows.

Eyebrow architecture

To be able to start using liquid eyeliner, it is imperative to form the optimal shape of the eyebrows, which can be arched, curved, horizontal, ascending, broken. Make-up masters advise to adhere to exactly the form that nature has awarded, only slightly adjusting it. If you radically change the curve of your eyebrows, make them too thick or thin, the image will not be harmonious.

How to determine the approximate shape of the eyebrow arches:

1. If you have a round face, curved eyebrows with a high peak, visually stretching the shape, will suit you.

2. If you have an oval face, the brows can be almost straight or slightly curved.

3. If you have a face that resembles a square, diamond or triangle in shape, your eyebrows should level out the corners and be arched, have a soft curve.

So, we take the natural line of the eyebrow arches as a basis. We only have to determine the boundaries of the shape – where it begins and ends, at what point each eyebrow bends. To do this, you can use a simple technique, you just need to take some thin and long object, for example, a ruler. The three points of eyebrow growth are defined as follows:

1. The base or the beginning of the arc is at the point of intersection of the ruler with the edge, if one end of it is applied to the wing of the nose, and the other end is applied to the inner corner of the eye.

2. The bend point is where the ruler intersects with the eyebrow, if one end of it is applied to the wing of the nose, and the other end is directed over the pupil of the eye.

3. The tip of the eyebrow is the point to which the ruler points, with one end pressed against the wing of the nose, and with the other towards the outer corner of the eye.

Thus, relying on three main points, we create the correct shape of the eyebrows. It must necessarily be wider at the base than in the middle and at the end. Regarding the definition of the average thickness of the arcs, you can focus on the rule – the fuller a girl's lips, the wider her eyebrows can be (and vice versa). The standard average width of the eyebrows at the base and in the middle is from 5 to 10 millimeters. But these are general recommendations, when forming the outline of the eyebrows, start from the individual characteristics of your appearance.

Not a single hair should be outside the planned contour. They can be carefully removed with tweezers, using a special heated wax or thread. Experts recommend removing excess hairs only at the base and at the ends of the arches, as well as in the lower part of the eyebrows – on the border with the eyelid. The hairs and fluff that grow along the outer growth line of the eyebrow do not need to be touched.

Types of liquid eyeliner

Liquid eyeliner is not always exactly liquid, that is, it looks like a tube of paint and the thinnest brush included. In the modern cosmetics market, you can find other options for this product:

1. Eyebrow liner.

2. Felt pen.

3. Gel eyeliner.

4. Tint gel.

Other cosmetics and accessories may be included with these products. For example, MeNow produces a waterproof felt-tip eyeliner with an automatic pencil and eyebrow brush. Or a set from Lamel, which includes a liquid eyeliner and a gel one shade darker.

Choosing the color of the liquid eyeliner

Make-up specialists often come across cases when girls, especially young and inexperienced ones, use exclusively black liquid eyeliner, considering it the only option for creating perfect eyebrows. In fact, this is not entirely correct, black does not suit everyone, it is not universal and can make the image too dramatic and 'warlike'. Therefore, the color of cosmetics for the correction of the eyebrows must be selected individually, starting from the features of the appearance, in particular from the color of the hair on the head. The standard recommendations of experts are as follows – if the hair on the head is light, then the shade of the eyebrows should be several tones darker (you can focus on the color of the hair at the roots); if the hair is dark, the brows should look a little lighter.

Here are some examples of how to match the color of liquid eyeliner to your hair color:

1. Cold blonde hair – a light graphite shade will do.

2. Natural blonde hair – a product that matches the color of the hair roots is suitable.

3. If the hair is brown, chocolate colored, the product can be brown or black.

4. If your brown hair has a reddish tint, it is recommended to use a brown liquid eyeliner with a warm reddish undertone, but not black.

5. If the girl has bright red hair, the eyeliner may have a shade of brown and red. These are copper, brick, terracotta tones.

6. The only hair color that goes well with black liquid eyeliner is black. In this regard, brunettes do not have much choice, except for black, they can draw eyebrows only with means of a dark brown or dark graphite shade.

7. A special case is the selection of cosmetics for gray-haired women. Black does not suit them, but with others you need to experiment, choosing a product depending on the color of the skin and eyes. If, along with the hair, the eyebrows have turned gray, it is not recommended to use a liquid eyeliner, even a very light shade. It is better to first paint the eyebrows in the desired color, and then bring them to perfection with the help of eyeliner.

Why is liquid eyeliner better than other eyebrow makeup products?

In addition to liquid eyeliner, manufacturers offer customers other means for correcting the color and shape of the eyebrows. These are pencils, shadows, mascaras, even options that allow you to get a more lasting result, for example, eyebrow tattoo products. Makeup experts shared with the journalists of our publication their thoughts on why liquid eyebrow liner is better than these alternative means:

1. Pencils do not always achieve the desired result. The pencil shaft may be too thick to create the finest, hair-like lines. In addition, pencil rods often break, scratch delicate skin, or, on the contrary, are too soft and simply smeared over the hairs, creating an untidy effect.

2. The shadows create a smoother smoky effect, but you can't use them to paint hotel hairs. Such tools are suitable only for correcting the shade of the eyebrows, but not the shape and volume of the arcs.

3. Eyebrow mascara also only sets off the stained area. With this tool, you can style the hairs in the desired direction and give them a richer color. But if there are no hairs, mascara will not help in any way in terms of visual correction of the aesthetic defect.

4. Eyebrow tattooing is a radical way to change the shape and shade of arcs. The tattoo cannot be washed off; in case of failure, you will have to wait until the pigments dissolve and are removed from the deep layers of the epidermis. This may take several months. An additional risk – during the procedure, you can get an infection and get complications in the form of inflammation, redness, and scars.

In addition, liquid eyeliner has the following advantages:

1. Allows for spot or extensive correction.

2. It has a very pleasant texture.

3. Thoroughly paints over all areas.

4. The composition contains nourishing ingredients for eyebrow hairs and skin. Moisturizing and caring ingredients: collagen, amino acids, oils and plant extracts, help to enhance the growth of eyelash hairs and have a beneficial effect on the skin.

5. Easy to apply thanks to the handy slim applicator.

6. The product sets quickly and does not smudge during the day.

7. The eyeliner is washed off just as easily – with water or milk for makeup remover.

8. Protects eyebrow hairs and skin from the negative effects of environmental factors – from dust, dirt, ultraviolet rays or frost.

9. Thanks to the wide range of liquid eyeliners from different manufacturers, getting the desired rich or soft eyebrow shade is easy.

The only drawback of liquid eyeliner is that it is inconvenient to use it outside the home. One careless movement, and you can make a curve, or a stroke that is too bold, which will ruin the entire eyebrow makeup. And it is not always convenient to correct an unsuccessful result. Also, the tool should be used with caution if there is an increased separation of sebum in the brow arches. But for dry, normal skin, this tool is just perfect.

How to choose the right eyebrow liquid liner

The right choice of liquid eyeliner is the key to creating perfect eyebrows. In addition to the color of the cosmetic product and the kit configuration, the following parameters should be taken into account:

1. Component composition – the closer it is to natural, the less likely allergies and other side effects will occur.

2. Consistency and texture – the product should fit comfortably on the skin, not tighten or dry it. If possible, test your eyeliner before purchasing by applying a few lines to the skin on the back of your wrist. If within half an hour you do not feel discomfort, or maybe completely forget that you have applied the product to the skin, it means that in terms of physical parameters it suits you.

3. Resistance to accidental touches. During the day, you can touch your eyebrows several times by running your hand over your forehead or eyes. If, as a result, the paint smudges, you may not even notice it and look ridiculous. Therefore, you need to check the durability of the product, which can be done at the same time as checking the consistency and texture. A few minutes after applying liquid eyeliner to your skin, run your fingers along the lines, it will be good if they do not lubricate with a few touches.

4. 'Waterproof' label on liquid eyeliner packaging. This is the most reliable option that can be used in any situation – in the snow, and in the heat, and in the rain, and before the upcoming water procedures such as visiting the pool or beach. It is recommended to take such a remedy with you when traveling on vacation at sea.

5. Manufacturing firm. Experts recommend giving preference to proven brands known in the world market. In this case, you can be sure of product quality and safety. Most of the large make-up companies offer their customers products in different price categories – from the general availability to luxury and professional lines.

6. Place of purchase. It is better to purchase decorative and care cosmetics in specialized stores, where quality control and originality of goods, conditions of their storage are ensured.

7. Price – in this matter it all depends on your capabilities. Creating perfect eyebrows is also possible with inexpensive liquid eyeliners if used correctly. Means of the middle price range and very expensive are also popular, since they give a woman confidence that she is buying the best product of all the offered, often this turns out to be true.

Common mistakes when using liquid eyebrow liner

There are several main mistakes women make when using makeup products, in particular, liquid eyeliner:

1. The eyebrows are plucked 'to zero', after which they are re-painted, often ignoring the natural shape, size, volume and proportions. This cannot be done categorically. The purpose of the liquid eyeliner is to emphasize the advantages of appearance and hide minor defects, it is not capable of 100% imitating natural eyebrows.

2. Draw lines that go beyond the natural contour of the arcs. You can only step back a couple of millimeters to extend the tip of the edge or make it gracefully curved, but no more.

3. The entire brow is painted over with a solid color, using continuous lines. With a liquid eyeliner, you need to draw the hairs, not the eyebrow itself. In this case, the increase in color saturation occurs from the base of the eyebrow to its end. Therefore, there should be fewer strokes at the base of the arcs than in the middle and end of the edge.

After applying makeup, look in the mirror with a fresh look in a few minutes and evaluate the result. Imagine that you are not looking at yourself, but at an outsider. In this case, mistakes in choosing the color of the liquid eyeliner or in the technique of applying it will be more obvious, and you can correct them.

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