Black eyeliner

Among the large number of different cosmetics that women use to emphasize their beauty and attractiveness, there have long been irreplaceable ones that have become an integral part of any women's handbag. One of these things is a black eyeliner. It is considered a real classic, which has not lost its relevance for many years. However, as it turns out, not every woman knows all the features, benefits and nuances of using such a simple makeup tool.

The first problem that an inexperienced woman who decides to do professional makeup on her own for the first time may face is choosing the right eyeliner pencil. It turns out that there are quite a few types of this simple tool, and each of them is used exclusively for certain purposes, since it has its own structural features.

In fact, learning to understand such an assortment is not so difficult. To date, the following types of eyeliners are distinguished:

• regular liner pencil used for precise drawing of arrows and thin lines. It is harder than other types, so its application may require some skill.The neck is quite sharply sharpened, so it can easily injure the thin skin of the eyelids, so you should be extremely careful;
• A thicker and softer lead for a feather pencil. It is also often referred to as a shadow pencil. This is due to the fact that it can be used instead of standard shadows, since such pencils are ideal for creating various smooth transitions and soft lines. However, you should not try to draw an arrow with their help or perform a light full-fledged eyeliner - they have a too thick stylus;

• kayal pencil designed for the inner eyelid. It has the softest lead and very thin sharpening, so that you can easily draw a thin contour line along the inner edge. A distinctive feature is also the body material - it is never wooden, since small particles of wood can easily get on the mucous membrane of the eyelid or in the eye;
• A relative novelty is the so-called idefiner. At its core, it is very similar to the felt-tip pen familiar to many. The tip of such a pencil is made of a flexible and elastic material, which is automatically impregnated with black paint, which fills the inner sleeve. Its main advantage is ease of use, but much depends on the quality of the paint, which can dry and crumble very quickly;
• Eileiner least resembles a standard pencil. The principle of its action is very similar to the idefiner, however, a thin brush is used as a tip. Thanks to this, the eyeliner combines all the advantages of a pencil and eyeliner. However, in this case, low-quality paint can ruin everything.

In addition, standard eyeliners differ in the rigidity of the stylus. It is worth paying attention to this, if only because you will have to work with thin and sensitive skin of the eyelids. The thickness and saturation of the drawn lines also depend on the density and rigidity. The following types of pencils are poured depending on this parameter:

• Solid type. The quality of the resulting lines can be compared with those guaranteed by any liquid eyeliner. They are thinner, neater, clearer and more saturated, but at the same time they are more stable than in the case of a liquid product. In fact, it is hard pencils that are used to create perfect arrows. However, this requires some training, since in order to form a line, you need to apply a certain pressure on the stylus. And, at the same time, care should be taken not to injure the eyelid;
• Medium hard pencil. This is the best option for beginners, as it allows you to achieve smooth and precise lines, and at the same time is easier and safer to use;
• soft pencils most often recommended for women and girls who do not have experience with self-eyeliner using solid products. Its main drawback is that the lines can be a little blurry, and the stylus crumbles and breaks quite often, and besides, it is somewhat inconvenient to sharpen it. On the other hand, it is soft pencils that are suitable for creating thicker lines with smooth transitions, shading.

It is simply necessary to buy a jet black eyeliner pencil, since this option is a universal classic.Thin black arrows will look equally perfect on both brunettes and blondes. Makeup with black neat eyeliner is well suited for a formal and casual look or for an unusual evening make-up with sparkles and other decor items.

For some women, the best option is a black-brown pencil, which is also very convenient in terms of choosing an overall makeup style. This is possible due to the fact that the brown color is softer than the charcoal hue, so various smooth transitions become possible.

Of course, the variety of colors is far from the only thing that should determine your choice. The main criterion is always the quality of such a cosmetic product. To make sure it is, pay attention to the following details:

• One of the main criteria is the body of the pencil. It should be made from a single piece of wood, and not from sawdust as an analogue. An exception may be a kayal or an idefiner, since the cases for them are made of high-quality plastic;
• The cap must be very tight., however, do not press the lead, otherwise it will quickly break or deteriorate;
• In any self-respecting store there are always "testers". Do not miss the opportunity to use them, check the quality of color and lines - they should be clear, uniform, without any inclusions or lumps;
• Pay attention to the stylus. If you notice a white pigment or plaque on it, it means that the product has deteriorated, or the components included in it are expired;
• It's a good idea to read the reviews before buying about a particular manufacturer.

Correctly using a pencil is not so difficult.In order for the circled eyes to look neat and spectacular, applying makeup should be done in stages. Please note that the mandatory steps are cleansing and base coat, only after them follows the direct application of make-up. Be sure to degrease the surface of the eyelids, and then apply a little powder on them to make the lines more clear and dense. After that, you can make up and shade with a pencil, following a certain style.

Learn more about how to line your eyes - in the next video.

In order to make the eyes visually larger, you can use the following simple method, which is recommended by many makeup artists. Following simple rules, it will be enough just to competently draw eyelashes:

• First shade the eyelids with concealer, and then apply a little powder on them;
• With the help of a highlighter, you can circle the preliminary places of the shadows under the eyebrows and lower eyelids;
• Apply a thick line with a bold pencil and blend it towards the forehead;
• It is better to draw a contour line on the lower eyelid with white, but for the upper eyelid - with black;
• After eyeliner with a pencil, you can apply shadows and, finally, apply mascara to the eyelashes.

The video below shows how to make your eyes look bigger with makeup.

It is very easy to choose the option of everyday or evening makeup, depending on the color of your eyes:

• For blue, gray-green or green eyes, a combination of shadows of similar colors with a simple black pencil is best. This will make them deeper and more expressive;
• Brown eyes can be limited with standard black eyeliner. If you have fair skin, you can use shades of purple or olive;
• Girls with gray eyes are completely open to experimentation, as almost any color of shadows under the classic black arrows can suit them.