Help! how do you apply eye liner?

i've tried but i just can't figure it out does anyone have any tips for a first timer?Help! how do you apply eye liner?
hi there,





Here are a few pointers and different types of methods to apply eye liners.





Basic Eye:


This is the perfect work or weekend look for women who want their eyes to ';pop';.





The key to the basic eye is to apply with a light hand.





Step 1:


Holding the skin of your upper lid taut, apply eyeliner from the outside corner of the eye, stopping two-thirds of the way along the eyelid. Apply with short strokes, drawing the line into the lash line rather than above it. For a more dramatic look, make the outside line a bit thicker than the inside.





Step 2:


Set liner with a deep eyeshadow. Dip eyeshadow brush into the shadow, then apply shadow over the eyeliner. This will set the eyeliner, which tends to rub off on eyelid.





Step 3:


Apply eyeshadow to lower lashes. Using your eyeshadow brush, apply the deep-hued eyeshadow along the bottom lashes, from the outside in. Unless you have wide-set eyes, don't line the entire lower lid. Instead, stop halfway across. For a more natural look, don't dip the brush into the shadow again, instead, use the excess that's still on the brush for the lower lashes.





Step 4:


Clean up any mistakes with a cotton swab.





Extra tips: To make eyes appear wider, trace the inner rims of eyes with a white pencil.








Smokey Eyes:


The key here is to blend well. Also, make sure to keep all other makeup light or you risk looking like a clown. You don't want the rest of your makeup to compete with your eyes.





Step 1:


Holding the skin of your upper lid taut, apply eyeliner from the inside corner of the eye outward. Draw strokes into the lash line. The middle of the line should be a bit thicker than the edges.





Step 2:


Use a cotton swap (or your finger, if you're lazy like me) to ';smudge'; the liner.





Step 3:


Dab an eyeshadow brush into a deep-hued eyeshadow and apply over the eyeliner to set the line. (Blow on the brush first to remove any excess shadow). Layering liner with a shadow is the secret to a perfect smoky eye.





Step 4:


Blend shadow well, then follow with eyeshadow. According to the March 2006 issue of InStyle Magazine, with a smoky eye, ';color should diffuse from rich and dark near the lashes to almost sheer as it extends to the crease.'; [For more on the smoky, check out this step-by-step article.











The Bold, Dramatic Eye:


Bold eyes are a dramatic choice for evening. Try eyeliner shades other than deep black for a super cool look.





Step 1:


Holding the skin of your upper lid taut, apply the liquid liner from the middle of the eye to the outside corner of the eye.





Step 2:


Draw a second line from the inside corner of your eye, letting the two lines meet. The outer edge of the line should be thicker than the inside. If you have close-set eyes, avoid taking the line all the way to the inside corner.











The Cat Eye:


Forget the advice you may have read in the past never to line the inside rims of eyes because it makes eyes look tiny.


Sexy cat eyes are a cool look for night. The key to this look is to apply a thin line to the inside rims of the lids.





Step 1:


Holding the skin of your upper lid taut, dot liquid liner along the upper lash line as close to the eye as possible. Apply line from corner to corner of eye, extending the line upward at the outer corner of eye. Let liner dry for a few minutes before touching.





To soften this look (black liquid liner can be harsh), InStyle Magazine suggests trying a smudgeable pencil in a lighter color like dark brown or charcoal.





Step 2:


Hold down the lower lid and apply liner only to the outer three quarters of the rim. Fade out the line as you approach the tear duct, according to makeup artist Mally Roncal in the March 2006 edition of InStyle Magazine. Extend the liner upwards at the outer corners.





For a softer version of this look, use an eye shadow brush and sweep a taupe or brown color on the lower lash line.Help! how do you apply eye liner?
it doesn't really matter if you mess up a little putting the eyeliner on because you can put concealer on over it so it'll be a thinner line...looks a lot better
make sure your pencil is sharp. you want to gently brush the pencil under your eye lid ~ if you push too hard it will make your eyes look smaller. Then do the same on the top start at the inside and gently brush the pencil to the outside edge. Don't be afraid to get it a little thick because then you can take your ring finger and rub it in for the smokey eye look.


Practice, Practice, Practice.
go to this link:





http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp61cNIz3r鈥?/a>





and skip forward to 02:37, that's where it shows how to put on eyeliner and watch from there , or you can watch the whole thing if you like (it's basic makeup techniques).





I believe you should do it like she does in the video :) I do!


Hope I was some help :)
Take a compact mirror or a handheld mirror and place it on the counter top. Sit down at the counter and look down at the mirror. Apply the eyeliner to your top lids while you are looking down into the mirror.
With a pencil liner
Do the bottom, then the top.


look down and stick the penicl under your lashes and runit through from the tear duct to the other side, then pull your eyelid taut, keeping it slightly open, and make a thin line DIRECTLY, above your lashes.


The pull your eye down ad apply it along the waterline, smudge, and then go over it once again.
Okay the right way 2 apply eyeliner is on the edge of the lid. But 4 a 1st timer I suggest putting it directly under the eyelashes. Hope I could help! Keep a steady hand!