[erica_1020]

I have only worn eyeliner 2x in my life. I think whenever I use it I look too made up or it isn't an even line. Do you all have any tips? I was practicing a smokey eye look with Black Tied and patina on 1 eye, and on the other print and black tied. Not loving either one but I know that it looks undone without liner

[lglala84]

When I use eyeliner on my top lid, I'll use a dark brown instead of black and I'll smudge it so it blends in more and doesn't look so harsh.

[Aquilah]

Sorry I can't help you out much there babydoll! I've always done a smokey eye w/ MK Onyx Duo & Storm along w/ the Charcoal eyeliner... I'm sure there's someone who can definitely help you more than I can there...

[goddess13]

Cotton tips are your best friend when applying pencil eye liner in my opinion. I always use them to smudge my pencil eye liner.

[LVA]

Originally Posted by goddess13

Cotton tips are your best friend when applying pencil eye liner in my opinion. I always use them to smudge my pencil eye liner.

ditto. I can never draw a thin straight line, so i just draw on a thick uneven line and dip a cotton swab in baby oil and erase the uneven parts of the eyeliner. This gives me a very thin line

[Liz]

try using an gled brush with a e/s as the liner. that way it's a softer line than a pencil or fluid liner but still lines and defines your eyes. and try doing only the outer half and see if you like that better

[savvygurl]

i think it's definitely hard for a lot of people to draw eyeliner in a perfect straight line...but it'll definitely help if you don't just draw one line straight across...do it in little stroked all the way through that way you have a better chance of getting it straighter...and smudging it helps make it look more natural and good for a smoky eye look!! I used to hate putting on eyeliner because it looked too made up and weird on me but now it's one thing that i can hardly go without if i put makeup on!!

[audrey]

Originally Posted by LVA

ditto. I can never draw a thin straight line, so i just draw on a thick uneven line and dip a cotton swab in baby oil and erase the uneven parts of the eyeliner. This gives me a very thin line

I use the same technique, but instead of baby oil I use water.

[erica_1020]

Originally Posted by Liz

try using an gled brush with a e/s as the liner. that way it's a softer line than a pencil or fluid liner but still lines and defines your eyes. and try doing only the outer half and see if you like that better

Are you talking about top lid? Halfway? I don't even know where to start for bottom. Do you try to get as close to the lashline from underneath?

[Quiana]

I think it really just takes practice( for me anyway). I use Revlon colorstay liquid liner to tightline my top lid. It just enhances my eyelashes I think--if that makes sense.Not too much--you cant even really tell I have it on. I use an NYC pencil liner in black very lightly on the bottom lid on 3/4 of the way--not all the way to my tear duct.

[monniej]

i love liquid liner and gel liners and feel like my makeup is incomplete without them. my suggestion - practice makes perfect, just keep trying until you feel comfortable. you might try using a color that's not so intense. for days when black, brown or navy is too much, i like almay liquid liners. they have a felt tip which makes for a somewhat thicker line, but the colors are soft so it still looks pretty. i never line my bottom lashes. if i do i look like i got punched in the eye by the end of the day.

[VenusGoddess]

I prefer lining with shadows. But, when I use e/l I make small strokes and then when the base line is in place, I go over with a more smooth motion to fill it in. When that's done, I blend and then go over with shadow (for the smokey look).

HTH.

[AKATUDE02]

I like to use Victoria's secret gel liner in jet black. IMO it doesn't give a really harsh line above my eye. To try to get a straighter line you might want to stretch your eye lid and stick as close to the lash as you can. But like everyone said it does take practice.

[macuphead]

for me (blonde fair and conservative), smokey eyes always feel like crack whore eyes i cant figure out how to make them work and not feel like a tramp! i only started wearing eyeliner like two months ago, i always thought it looked too crazy and obvious, so i started out small, with muted browns (i should mention that i use eyeshadow as a liner never a pencil liner) like mac mulch, and then finally worked up the courage to buy mac black tied, and now when i DONT wear eyeliner i feel naked. i also love to play with like, boring brown shadows and then a fun blue or teal liner.

(erika i think i have been looking for you? (hehehe creepy eh?!?) if you're the one i just swapped with check your email and i'll leave you feedback k?! if not sorry just ignore me!)

[Delphine]

Originally Posted by VenusGoddess

I prefer lining with shadows. But, when I use e/l I make small strokes and then when the base line is in place, I go over with a more smooth motion to fill it in. When that's done, I blend and then go over with shadow (for the smokey look).

HTH.

Great tips! I love e/l, I use it almost everyday. It took me a little while to be comfortable applying e/l but you can start with these great tips. Let us know if it works for you.

[SierraWren]

Originally Posted by VenusGoddess

I prefer lining with shadows. But, when I use e/l I make small strokes and then when the base line is in place, I go over with a more smooth motion to fill it in. When that's done, I blend and then go over with shadow (for the smokey look).

HTH.

I do this also! Imo it gives the whole eye a softer, less strategic, harsh "done"look--everything blends more gently, gracefully together.Also,I never line the entire eye--just the outer two thirds of the