TRY THE TREND Eyeliner tricks for fancier flicks
Fed up of liner you can (maybe) do, eyes shut? Time to make your art teacher proud
1 THE EXTREME BATWING STARE-AT SCALE 3/3
Don’t be scared – think of our dearly departed Amy Winehouse. This is a super-exaggerated version of the winged liner people wear every day, says Collection make-up artist Francesca Neill. First, map the shape using gel liner. Draw along the upper lash line, past the tear duct and towards the nose. Then extend the line from the outer corner of your eye, up and out past your temple towards the hairline. Bring the liner back towards the outer corner, making sure you curve it inwards to meet the socket line. Once you’re happy with the shape, use a black kohl liner to fill in the whole area. Dust with black eyeshadow to set; you really don’t want this smudging down your face.
2 THE MODERN CAT EYE STARE-AT SCALE 1/3
“Almond-shaped eyes suit this graphic look. Break it down into two parts,” says Neill.“Use a liquid liner with a super-fine nib.” Draw a bold flick, then trace a line from the outer corner of it, bringing it in along the socket line – following your eye’s natural curve. Sharpen the edges by drawing a triangle shape over where the eye and socket liner meet in the outer corner. Just remember not to blink for a few seconds after…
3 THE GRAPHIC SPARKLE STARE-AT SCALE 2.5/3
“This Lion King-meets-Star Trek liner doesn’t connect to the eye, so it suits most eye shapes,” says Neill. Make a point just below the tear duct and one just above the end of your eyebrow. Draw a line from the first point to your tear duct. Starting at the same point, trace along the lower lash line. At the end, draw a sharp line upwards to the second mark you made, then draw a horizontal line down from the same point to create the triangular shape. Finish by adding a bit of glitter liner in the inner corners of each eye.