Pencil Eyeliners have been around for years, they’re cheap and are easier to apply than liquid or gel eyeliners, but if you find your pencil eyeliner isn’t going on smoothly it may be because its cold and waxy and just needs to be warmed up a little. The easiest way to do this is to…
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How to fix eyeliner mistakes
Applying eyeliner can be tricky at times, especially when it comes to liquids and gels, but did you know that there are some simple eyeliner mistakes that may be making your eyeliner application even more difficult than it needs to be? It may seem like a good idea to pull your skin tight when you’re…
What is tightlining?
Tightlining was made famous by Kevyn Aucoin and Laura Mercier, and is a technique that has been around since the 1970’s. Considered by some to be quite a tricky make-up technique to master, tightlining means to line the inner rim of your upper eyelid’s waterline. This is done by placing the eyeliner in any gaps…
Smokey Eye make-up tutorial
Welcome to “Up in Smoke”, my step-by-step Smokey Eye make-up tutorial. We begin by starting with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin. I like to use a skin primer as I have oily skin and fairly large pores and a primer helps to disguise this. I applied a small amount of Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer, patting…
3 Easy ways to apply eyeliner
Applying eyeliner can be tricky, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before. If you’re just starting out and have never used an eyeliner before, I would recommend starting with a pencil. These are easier to apply and will allow you to master the art of drawing the line as close to your lashes as…
How to wear coloured eyeliner
Wearing coloured eyeliner can be tricky and most women avoid it for that reason. A simple rule to remember is that opposites attract, so instead of picking your favourite colour which may not necessarily compliment your eyes, rather choose a complimentary colour. Complimentary colours are those that lie opposite each other on a colour wheel. …
