4 Common Eyeliner Mistakes And Tips How To Fix Them
When it comes to the eyes, there is one eye makeup product that most makeup lovers secretly hate – the eyeliner! Liquid eyeliners are still an unpredictable terrain and are certainly the most dreaded by beginners because of the mess that can follow post an incorrect application. If you too have struggled with this innocent-looking makeup product, we are here to help you! In this piece, we have identified some of the common eyeliner mistakes that you have been making to date and also provided here are some simple eyeliner tips that you can use to fix those eyeliner mistakes.
Top Eyeliner Mistakes That You Should Stop Making Immediately
Go through the following list of common eyeliner mistakes and find out which one(s) you have been making unintentionally;
Eyeliner Mistake 1 – You are pulling or tugging your eye every time you apply eyeliner
If you have pulled at the outer edge of your eyes to make your skin taut and smooth before applying your eyeliner, you are not alone. Pulling at your eye stretches your skin stretches the eyeliner along with it as well. Once you release your eye, the skin bounces back to its normal position, moving the eyeliner too. This creates an uneven and bumpy eyeliner line and you end up spending additional time drawing over this to erase this eyeliner mistake. And that’s not all, the skin around your eyes is thinner than the skin in the rest of your face, making your eye contours extremely delicate. Constantly pulling at your eye every morning while doing your makeup will irritate the skin and also cause fine lines and wrinkles much sooner!
• Eyeliner hack - Instead of pulling your skin to keep it tight, a simple eyeliner hack is to anchor the side of your palm on your cheek when applying eyeliner to give you a smooth and even stroke.
Eyeliner Mistake 2 – You are using too much liquid eyeliner on your lower lash line as well
Using liquid eyeliners on the lower lash line can be considered one of the biggest eyeliner mistakes of the century. While smudging a small amount of liquid eyeliner on the lower lash line is alright if you want to create a dark and brooding smokey eye look, going overboard with the product is a recipe for disaster. Wearing liquid eyeliner on both, the top and lower lash line can make your eyes look small and closed off. And if you choose a non-waterproof and non-smudgeproof formula, you will be left with racoon eyes by the end of the day, and that is not a good look on anybody! To fix this, a simple eyeliner tip is to save the liquid liner for the top lash line only. Use a gel or pencil eyeliner on the lower lash line to avoid the product running down your face. Or you can also use a waterproof and smudge-proof liquid eyeliner like the Maybelline Colossal Bold Liner that delivers intense black payoff for up to 24 hours without any smudging or fading. So, try not to commit this grave eyeliner mistake and keep liquid eyeliners for upper eyelids only.
• Eyeliner hack - Go for gel liner. Consider using Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner as it is smudge-free, waterproof, and long-lasting.
Eyeliner Mistake 3 – You use the wrong eyeliner formula
A common eyeliner mistake that most beginners make is to go in straight with liquid eyeliner even when they have no prior experience. While liquid eyeliners are great for creating sharp and precise lines to get bold and dramatic eyes, they are not always beginner-friendly. Also, liquid liners sit on the eyelids almost instantly giving no time for blending or smudging. Therefore, if you are a beginner in the world of eye makeup, choosing a formula creates a world of difference, i.e., the end result.
• Eyeliner hack - Sketch pen liner like the Maybelline Colossal Liner gives you greater control and flawless precision so you can create eye-catching looks without worrying about drawing neat lines.  If you are into smokey eye makeup, consider using Maybelline Tattoo Studio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner that helps you blend and smudge easily to pull off a stunning smokey eye makeup.
Eyeliner Mistake 3 – Applying dark-colored liner makes eyes smaller
Black eyeliners are tried and tested cult favourites, so we understand why you gravitate towards this safe colour that will never let you down. But the fact you never embrace any other colours or acknowledge the existence of other colours defies the fun part of doing makeup. Colors like black eyeliner helps define the upper lashes however, lighter shades like grey, white gel liners make your pop and look bigger. Additionally, switching up your eyeliner colour to match with the rest of your makeup can make your eyes look unnaturally bold. Dark brown eyeliners are great to darken up the eyes without making them stand out. Blue and purple eyeliners are fun ways to add a pop of colour to your eyes without going all in with a bright eyeshadow. t
Eyeliner hack - Here is an eyeliner hack if you want to make your eyes look bigger and brighter - use a grey eyeliner. The Maybelline Tattoo Studio Gel Eyeliner Pencil is available in a variety of pigment-rich hues so you can match the shade to your mood and create endless fun eyeliner looks.
Bonus Eyeliner Tip - Your eye shape plays a huge role in the final look of the eyeliner so find the perfect eyeliner style for your eye shape by reading the Ultimate Eyeliner Guide.
If you have never experimented with a Sparkling Silver or Rich Amethyst eyeliner colour before, try them on virtually with the Maybelline Virtual Try On tool. The Virtual Try On tool is a quick and hassle-free way to test out different eye makeup, face makeup, and lip makeup products from the comfort of your own home and with zero commitment. For foundation shade-related assistance, navigate through the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool for best results.
From finding the right lipstick shade that complements your skin tone to contouring your face to getting a chiseled cheekbone and jawline, you have probably aced all the steps to create flawless face makeup and lip makeup. And, now that you know the eyeliner mistakes and hacks to fix them, you can top the eye game as well. Learn from your mistakes and never repeat them!