How To Apply Eyeliner On Mature Skin - Beginner Friendly | Nina Ubhi, by Nina Ubhi on YouTube. 17 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 17 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry eyelids. Pat off any oil or cream with a tissue so the pencil has something to grip and does not slide.
Apply a light neutral eyeshadow or shadow stick over the lid. This gives the liner a base and stops it creasing into fine lines.
Warm the pencil tip on the back of your hand for a few seconds. A soft tip glides over crepey skin instead of dragging it.
Use the nude pencil along the inner rim of the lower lash line. This brightens the eye and hides redness without looking harsh.
Draw a thin brown line along the upper lash line, starting at the outer corner and working inward. Keep it close to the lashes.
Stop the line where your lid folds. On hooded eyes, a thick line disappears when you open your eyes, so keep it thin.
Smudge the line with a small brush while it is still soft. Blend upward and outward for a soft, natural finish.
Curl your lashes and apply mascara. Lashes open the eye more than liner does, so do not skip this step.
Check the result with your eyes open and relaxed. Fix any gaps or uneven edges with a cotton bud dipped in micellar water.
Tips and common mistakes
Sharpen or wipe the pencil before each use so the line stays clean and does not tug the skin.
Keep the liner thin on hooded eyes, since a thick line can transfer onto the upper lid.
Set the pencil with a matching brown shadow if it smudges during the day.
Do not pull the eyelid tight while lining, as this stretches thin skin over time.
Questions
Can I use this method with a liquid liner?
Yes, but a soft pencil is easier to control on crepey skin. Liquid liner sets fast, so any mistake is harder to fix.
Why does my eyeliner crease or transfer?
Oily lids and hooded folds cause transfer. Prime the lid, keep the line thin and set it with a little matching shadow.
What if my hands shake?
Rest your elbow on a table and your little finger on your cheek for support. Short, light strokes work better than one long line.
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