How to Apply Eyeliner on Hooded Eyes | Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial | Elena Rachitskaya, by Elena Rachitskaya on YouTube. 16 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 16 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Check your eye shape in a mirror. If a fold of skin covers part of your upper lid when your eyes are open, you have hooded eyes and should plan your liner around that fold.
Look straight into the mirror with your eyes open and relaxed. Do not pull or stretch your lid, because the line will change shape once you let go.
Keep the liner thin along the lash line. A thick line eats up the little lid space you have and makes the eye look smaller.
Wipe the lid with a dry swab before you start. Oil and leftover makeup are the main reason liner smudges and fades during the day.
Rest your hand on your cheek and hold the pencil close to the tip. Draw short dashes right at the lash roots instead of one long stroke.
Map the wing with an eye tint or small brush while looking straight ahead. Follow the fold, then connect the line back to the outer corner.
Hold the brush near the middle of the handle for steadier control. Clean the wing edge with a swab dipped in makeup remover and sharpen the tip.
Trace the wing with a waterproof pencil for an everyday look. Build it in thin layers and let each layer set before adding the next.
Try a felt-tip liner for a sharper wing, or a thin liquid liner for a crisp black line. If the marker dries out, wipe the tip and shake it well.
For a softer look, smudge plum or burgundy liner along the lash line with a small brush. Finish with mascara to lift the lashes.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep both eyes open while you draw so the wing sits where it will actually show.
Thin layers set better than one thick coat and smudge less on hooded lids.
Skip heavy liner on the inner corner if your eyes are close set, as it can make them look narrower.
Sharpen pencils before each use for a clean edge near the lash line.
Questions
Why does my eyeliner disappear when I open my eyes?
The hood fold covers the upper lid, so liner drawn there hides. Draw thinner and place the wing so it shows above the fold when your eyes are open.
Which eyeliner is best for hooded eyes?
A waterproof pencil or liquid liner works well because it sets and resists smudging. Eye tints are good for mapping a soft wing before you commit.
Can I wear a winged liner with hooded eyes?
Yes. Map the wing with your eyes open, follow the fold, and connect the line back to the outer corner so it looks straight.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
