The thought of transitioning from applying a pencil eyeliner to a gel eyeliner was daunting to me at first, until I learnt the basic steps in applying it and realized how simple it is! Not only is a gel-eyeliner long lasting, it is also dark and dramatic on the eyes. This type of eyeliner comes in a small jar with a separate brush for application. The brush needs to be very fine for better control.

Hers is how you can easily apply gel eyeliner:

 

  • Choose the best product in the market it is not important to get an expensive gel-eyeliner, but you need to read reviews on the product to see its result. Select a product that comes with its own brush and ensure the brush is thin.

 

  • After you have applied your base, apply primer to the eyes. Special eye primers are available but you can even use your face primer.

 

  • Dip the brush in the gel-eyeliner, touching only the bristles in the jar. Apply less so that the brush doesn’t get gunky, which may lead to glob and smears.

 

  • Tilt your head to an angle to apply the eyeliner to the first eye.

 

  • Hold the brush at an angel at which you can see the tip touching your eyelid.

 

  • Pull the skin around the eyes tautly by using the other hand’s fingers placed on the temple. This helps in applying the eyeliner straight.

 

  • Apply a basic line on the eyelid right above the eyelash line. Start from the tear duct and work your way in one go till the end. At the end of the hair line of the eyelashes, curve the end. Keep your hand steady.

 

  • You can thicken your eyeliner or apply a thin line, depending on what suits your face.

 

  • Always wash the brush at the end of the application.

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