4 types of eyeliner to enhance your makeup

The makeup artist teaches how to use different types of strokes to enhance your look

Eyeliner is an essential for anyone looking to highlight their eyes or enhance their makeup. Combined with shapely skin and good layers of mascara, it manages to transform any basic makeup look into something more elaborate and sophisticated.

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There are many types of strokes to outline the eyes. The choice depends on Image you want to pass and the opportunity. Check out some of the possibilities for side dishes below!

1. Kitten: for a retro touch

“The kitty style starts at the bottom corner of the eyes, above the lid, contouring very close to the lashes, pulling at the end and letting the final point be done by moving the line upwards,” explains Danilo Donadeli, Indice’s Official Makeup Artist Tokyo. According to him, this type of eyeliner was immortalized by Brigitte Bardot and became a hit in the 1950s, but it’s still a trend.

“This layout adds a retro and well marked touch to the visual, and the ideal is to use it with a more neutral tone on the lips and leave the light point only for the eyes. With the outline of the eyelid and the longest line in the outer corner. The model is ideal for almond eyes,” adds the professional.

2. Superfine: simple and discreet

“The superfine style outlines only the eyes and ends in the outer corner with a thin line,” differentiates the official makeup artist of Indice Tokyo. Again according to Danilo, the superfine eyeliner is used to give a subtle touch to the eyes and enhance the gaze. It can be used freely in any situation.

3. Traditional: for everyone

Discreet, the traditional line can be used in make-up for work or for parties. In addition, the product applied to the eye contour adapts to any eye shape. However, it favors even more those with small eyes, as it enhances and enhances the look.

4. Rocker: for a rock’n’roll look

By applying eyeliner to the top and bottom of the eyes, this type of eyeliner can be used by those looking for a more “rotten” look. To do this, just “smudge” – very delicately – the lower lash line with a smoky black eyeshadow. The rock’n’roll look suits any eye shape.

for all hours

Nowadays, the trick you no longer need to limit yourself to special moments. Eyeliner, for example, can complement a lighter daytime makeup look. On these occasions, the make-up artist Jô Nascimento, of Espaço Jô Nascimento, recommends opting for a classic, simpler but elegant look. At night, according to the professional, it’s worth daring in the strokes, leaving the eyeliner more marked or pulling the kitten.

Why outline?

For Rita de Cássia the great function of the eyeliner is to make the look more almond-shaped (tight) and also more marked. Danilo Donadeli explains that eyeliner leaves makeup cleaner and creates shape for the eyes.

Source: Terra

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