Whether you’re a makeup newbie or an avid makeup artist, you must be wondering what tightlining is and why it’s all the rage right now. Below is a guide to help you how to tightline your eyes the right way.
Have you ever wanted your eyes to look a little bigger, brighter, and more defined? If so, then eyeliner is your go-to move. Eye kajal can make your eyes pop when combined with a volumizing mascara and can even define your eyes depending on your eye shape and makeup look. You can choose a bold winged liner for cat-eye moments, or a smudged gel liner for gothic makeup looks. Some people even choose an invisible liner for a touch of minimalism. Tightlining refers to the placement of a liner just below the upper lash line to give you a naturally defined effect.
Unlike a traditional liner where the liner is noticeable, this technique creates fuller lashes and a more defined eye shape. This makes it ideal when you’re looking for a no-makeup look. To tightline your eyes you will need to choose a water proof eye pencil with a synthetic brush that is gentle on your eyes, guaranteed to last, and will not smudge or bleed.
Here are some tips to keep in mind on how to tightline like a pro.
Tips to tightline your eyes
Here are some steps to tightline your eyes.
Lift your lashes
The first step is to locate your upper waterline with freshly washed hands. Gently lift your eyelashes on one eye until the gaps between each eyelash on your top lash line are visible from underneath.
Add the eyeliner close to the root
Using your kajal pencil waterproof carefully sweep it across the lash line from the outer corner to the inner corner until the lash line is filled in. Make sure that you do not tug or pull and only use the lightest touch across the lash line instead of drawing one fluid line.
Line your lower waterline
Using a kohl eye pencil, you can line your lower lash line as well for a more intense tightline look. All you need to do is pull your lower lashes gently downward to reveal space between each of your bottom lashes. Simply take your liner and fill in the space with one gentle sweep.
Wrapping Up
You can try lining the inner corner of your eye with a kajal pencil online or even use a colored liner to brighten up your look and add a pop of color. Make sure that the liner you choose is a smooth, one-swipe formula and blends easily to create smokey eyes. The liner you choose should also be dermatologically tested for sensitive skin, vegan and cruelty-free.
Forever52 offers a two in one eye enhancing tool that is long-lasting, intensely black, waterproof, and smudge-proof liner that is highly blendable and glides on easily the top and lower lashes.