Among the many lessons life teaches us–changing a tire, doing your taxes, mastering parallel parking–none evoke the simultaneous anxiety and satisfaction quite like mastering the art of liquid eyeliner.
Sure, being the hero who rescues a flat tire has its perks (namely bragging rights, just ask my work wife Ally), but have you ever gracefully flicked liquid eyeliner into a flawless cat eye on your first go?
It’s a skill that says “I’ve got my life together”.
One that’s more than worthy of a prime spot on your CV, right between “Excel Spreadsheet wizard” and “Elite water cooler chat”.
While I wouldn't label myself an eyeliner pro, my journey, filled with trial and (let's be honest) mostly error, has taught me some valuable tips.
These insights have made wielding the mighty eyeliner a heck of a lot more manageable.
As we gear up for the festive season, I've created a handful of effortlessly chic eyeliner styles to elevate your gaze below.
Your Liquid Eyeliner Tool Kit.
Before we dive into our eyeliner looks, we’re going to assemble our beauty essentials.
Any black liquid liner will do, provided it has a fine tip for precise application.
If you need some suggestions, here are a few I’d recommend from bargain to bougie:
Keep cotton tips and micellar water on standby for quick fix-ups.
A concealer and precision brush are great for sharpening lines, too.
Hooded eyes? Our resident makeup artist and content queen Chloe demonstrates winged eyeliner below.