Here’s how to apply eyeliner to your waterline like a pro

You may have used black eyeliner in the past to add grunge to your eye makeup. You’ll love this look if you don’t mind it anymore.

Lining your eyes with eyeliner is also known as highlighting. This eyeliner technique can be difficult because the waterline is sensitive. However, it’s possible with the right application skills and the best liner for your eyes. Learn how to apply eyeliner correctly to your waterline and ensure it lasts.

Is eyeliner safe for your waterline?

First, let’s talk about safety. The eyes are sensitive and can irritate.

There are many eyeliner options that you can use safely on your waterline. It would be best if you were gentle around your eyes when using the pencil. It is best to use a waterproof formulation to prevent any transfer to the eyes.

How to tighten your eyes

Keep reading to find out how to apply eyeliner to your upper waterline.

Expose Your Upper Waterline

Your ring finger can be used to lift your upper lid gently and expose the waterline below your upper lash line.

Resorb excess moisture

To absorb any excess moisture, carefully swipe a cotton strip along your waterline. Your look will last longer if it is dry.

Apply the eyeliner gently.

Apply a waterproof pencil liner to your waterline. While lining your waterline, make sure you look directly into a mirror. Although it may initially seem strange, you will soon become more comfortable with this technique.

Continue to build it up, adding layers until you achieve the desired pigmentation.

How to apply eyeliner to your lower waterline

You can move on to the lower waterline once your upper waterline has been completed.

Show Your Waterline

Don’t look too closely if you want to learn how to apply eyeliner to the bottom of your eyes. Use your ring finger to pull the lower lid down for perfectly lined eyes gently.

Resorb excess moisture

Use a cotton swab to remove any excess moisture, just as you did for your upper waterline.

Line the Waterline

After you have prepared your bottom waterline, trace your eyeliner around the exposed area. Continue to apply the eyeliner until you achieve the desired intensity.

Eyeliner with Eyeshadow

If you don’t have a problem with running liner, you can still apply your eyeliner pencil to the waterline. However, there is another step that will make your eyeliner last longer.

Using an angled brush, you can secure the eyeliner by lightly applying powdered eyeshadow to the top. This is best done with a matte eyeshadow such as the L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Monos Shadow in Noir Cest Noir. To avoid powder getting in your eyes, tap off any excess powder from your brush.