The key to good eyeliner application is practice. I’ve applied it most days since I was 16, so of course I’m decent at it. If you’re just getting into the liquid eyeliner game, expect your skills to take a while to hone.
When you’re starting out, it’s a good idea to have something solid to rest your elbow on when applying. That’ll give you a stable base. A make-up table is ideal.
Go close to the mirror. I like to apply my eyeliner sat down right in front of a massive full-length mirror, or I’ll stand up and lean in close to a mirror if I’m not at home. I don’t love a make-up table these days because my eyesight sucks and I want to be able to get as close up as possible.
Let go of the pressure of perfection. I really don’t think eyeliner needs to be perfectly identical. As long as it’s roughly the same size, thickness and shape, you’ll be fine. No one will notice a slight discrepancy and if they do, they have too much time on their hands.
Get a good make-up remover. This liner is so waterproof it can be a struggle to get it off without an oil cleanser. Any sort of cleansing oil, applied gently on the eyes and wiped away with a warm, wet microfibre cloth, will work a treat. I’m currently using the Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Skin Renew Cleansing Oil and loving it, and have previously been a big fan of the Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm.

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