The Eyes Have It

The gorgeous Em at Lick My Cupcakes recently did a post on how frustrating it can be to try and to the eyeliner on top. I only started being able to do this in these past couple of months, and I use the 'cheats' way.

My trick is, don't use liquid eyeliner! *ta-dah*

Start with a slanted brush. I got mine from the Body Shop and it's absolutely fantastic. It's flat, about 1-2 mm thick, 1cm wide, and slanted.


Run the tap in the basin, and dip the tip of the brush in the water that's making it's way to the drain. You don't want all the bristles in the water, just the end. I know the above pic is blurry, but at the end of the bristles, it's black. Just that much, not more.**


Dip the brush in the colour you'd like to use. If you want a hint of a different colour, dip it in that first, that way it comes out on top. Some water should go into the powder, and it will make a little paste on the end of the brush.

You may have to do this a couple of times, to get the right depth of colour. If the powder isn't sticking, dip the brush in the water and try again.


Don't rush this part. Hold your eyelid flat with your non-preferred hand. I tend to start from about 2/3rds the way across and draw out. Because you're dealing with a paste/powder rather than thin liquid it will bleed into the skin a little and you it's a lot smoother. I find it's a lot more forgiving too.


I have mine quite thick because I wear glasses, anything thinner would be pointless. You can still do it thinner, you just have to work slowly. The more times you go over it (wet the brush each time) the darker/stronger it becomes. I usually have a hint of purple in mine.


Finishing touch. Mascara. Can I suggest a comb one? Obviously you'll use whatever you prefer to use, but the one I have (below) is fantastic at separating my lashes and coating them all. Revlon something-or-rather. It's got a blue and black cover. It's gold.


Eyes closed. No. Not you. Just to show you the finishing look with my eyes closed. Excuse random positioning of the head. It happens when you try to take a photo of yourself with your eyes closed.


Eyes open. Also excuse the random expression. I'm a strange one. Plain face doesn't suit me.


This way works perfectly for me. Maybe that's because I have GIANORMOUS eyelids... I don't know.

How do you do your eyes? Any tips and tricks for the rest of us?