https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:27:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush/page/2#post-1647107 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:57:19 +0000 krishnidoux 1647107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your tip Angie! It tried it yesterday and it worked! The result with a brush is <i>different </i>than pencil liner: more subtle, but deeper. I used a small &nbsp;Aveda flat slanted brush and a regular compact eye shadow.&nbsp; </p> <p>I also wear contact lenses, but it didn't bother me. I applied to the inside of the waterline but also at the base of my upper lashes and between the lashes. That is what makes a big difference I think. The product I had applied directly onto the top waterline tended to migrate to the bottom waterline a little (but since I had used a lighter brown, the result wasn't too dramatic).</p> <p>Here is another trick: line your <b>bottom waterline</b> with <b>white,&nbsp;</b><b>nude </b>or <b>shiny silver&nbsp;</b>pencil. &nbsp;But just the waterline. You may then apply some eye shadow right underneath the lash line, with a smaller brush, and using the medium-light shades from your palette (but nothing shiny!). It will open up your eyes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another trick is to apply a soft layer of eye shadow lower under the eye. Here is how: if you laugh, see how the bottom of your eyes bulge a little. Right under that bulge, apply light (but not metallic, not shiny) eye shadow and connect to the top at the eye corner. Eye shadow must be one or two tones darker than the brightest, lightest shade of your palette. It will create the illusion of a faint shadow there and make your eyes seem bigger.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the tips from this lady:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3-rYlkdXzA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3-rYlkdXzA</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush/page/2#post-1647106 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:50:34 +0000 BlondeAmbition 1647106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried doing this yesterday for the first time. I used a Rimmel Kohl pencil in black and lined my top water line, and then finished with a shimmery light eyeshadow and black mascara. perfect for daytime! As a matter of fact someone said "I don't know what you did today but your eyes look amazing" so this technique is a keeper. I don't line my bottom waterline though because it makes my eyes look smaller. Thanks for the tip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush/page/2#post-1646519 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:00:10 +0000 dakotacheryl 1646519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this technique, but with pencils. I have many brands (and many colors) including Chanel LeStylo, Marc Jabobs gel pen, Trish McEvoy gel pencil, Burberry Kohl liner (my favorite for tight lining with black). Some require a sharpener, some are twist up styles.</p> <p>I prefer the pencils to using a product with a separate brush. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush/page/2#post-1646426 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:36:37 +0000 Jaime 1646426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Putting the LM counter on my to do list next time I am in New York. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush/page/2#post-1646413 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:05:23 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1646413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the advice ladies! I do tight line, but struggle like Una with 'wet eyes' and also somewhat oily eyes, which is wierd because they feel dry. Anyway, my beloved UD kohl liner migrates to my lower lids, so will have to try Fluidline and Kat von D. Love her contour palette, but that's another post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646363 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:17:33 +0000 nancylee 1646363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the specifics, Angie. I already own both this brush and the LM eye color. Love when that happens! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646362 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:16:19 +0000 catgirl 1646362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha!&nbsp; Lisa, this morning I discovered my MAC Fluidline was dried out (which can happen quickly).&nbsp; It doesn't revive with water since it's water repellent.&nbsp; So I did indeed go by Nordies on my lunch hour and pick up both black and a bright blue.&nbsp; The SA suggested I do an ombre look on my lid where I do the inner top lid in blue halfway across, and then the rest in a black cateye, to match my hair.&nbsp; </p> <p>The Kat Von D tattoo liner is awesome for a cateye but it's very inky wet and intense - I have tried it on my waterline and ended up with a completely black eye.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646316 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 23:06:45 +0000 marianna 1646316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting... never heard of this technique! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646314 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 23:02:42 +0000 Anonymous 1646314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So guess who ran out to the drugstore a little while ago and bought a blue liquid liner and mascara ? &nbsp;Figured I'd not invest in LM until I decide I like it &nbsp;</p> <p>Una - yes, yes to Mac Fluidline - I like it too. Looks great on you.</p> <p>And I've heard rave reviews for the Kat VonD tattoo liquid liner too - must get some of that too soon.</p> <p>And now we are all madly dotting liner between our lashes - from coast to coast and sea to shining sea &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646280 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:38:33 +0000 K. Period. 1646280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this too and have been doing it since a Paula Dorf (anyone remember that line when it was run by her and totally amazing) consultant showed me. &nbsp;I love it. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>That Laura Mercier liner is great. &nbsp;I've used it before too. &nbsp;Currently, I'm using the Kat Von D liquid liner in the tattoo pen, which is practically indelible. &nbsp;For something smokier, the Trish McEvoy pencil worked into the lash line is great. &nbsp;Stila smudge sticks are my go to for above the lashline liner, but I find they don't dry fast enough for me for tightlining and they get all over my contact lenses. &nbsp;The Kat Von D doesn't--once it is on, it isn't going anywhere. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I think this is such a pretty and clean look, Angie. I'm glad you are highlighting it! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646278 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:31:51 +0000 Colette 1646278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie, I'm going to try the powder liner. I'm getting a good result with the pencil I'm using but I'm in the mood to experiment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646258 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:41:29 +0000 Gaylene 1646258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Joy, I used to do this back in the sixties when I didn't want to use mascara--back in days when waterproof mascara was nasty stuff!</p> <p>My current technique is to use a Stila waterproof eyeliner like the one Deb mentions and stippling it in between the hairs instead of drawing a line under them. The result is more natural on my older visage and has less potential for irritating than tightlining on the waterline. The waterproof Stila pen dries quickly and stays put for the entire day, even if my eyes get watery from riding my bike in the wind. Tight lining on the waterline with a soft pencil or a brush has a tendancy to flake and migrate on my older eyes these days, and the straight line looks too noticeable for day wear because my lashes are't as thick and full as they once were. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646246 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:11:21 +0000 catgirl 1646246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u></u>I think the potential to make your eyes look smaller is an effect of this style.&nbsp; I like to do this and add some liner on top of my lash line to counter that effect.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646226 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:19:04 +0000 Aziraphale 1646226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie and Una. I think I'll try it again, but I might go to the makeup counter and get the right product, because it really does go right in the waterline, and my eyes are easily irritated.</p> <p>Una, I can't do the trick you use where you put some on the lower one and blink to transfer, because I don't have the right kind of eyes. Putting liner in the lower waterline (or actually anywhere on the bottom) makes my eyes look tiny. This has been confirmed for me a few times by makeup people, too. I have been advised to use white liner in the lower waterline, and that does look good, but it's moot because it irritates my eyeballs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646225 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:14:54 +0000 Scarlet 1646225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the information! I would love to try this sometime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646213 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:44:59 +0000 amiable 1646213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Nordstrom links didn't work. &nbsp;I'm going to try this technique soon! &nbsp;Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646182 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:36:14 +0000 Anonymous 1646182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way back in the 60's I had an eyeliner and brush and did this. I will be looking for your version for sure. My old one had a retractable brush that was pointed and a second brush to use the product to fill in brows. The color was a charcoal grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646178 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:31:19 +0000 catgirl 1646178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my cheat with this - I use the MAC Fluidline gel liner, apply a generous amount to my bottom waterline with the angled brush, then quickly blink hard (not super hard). This transfers the liner to the top waterline without poking a brush at it. Then I reline the bottom lid. It sometimes is a little RATE, but that's my look. :). An SA taught me this trick since my eyes water so easily.&nbsp; It dries waterproof and stays on all day. </p> <p>The consistency of the MAC gel liner is PERFECT for this look.&nbsp; It's a very Indian look, and I used to do it with kohl from India before I found MAC.</p> <p>I don't wear mascara - the LashMD growth formula has worked so well for me, and applying eyeliner gives my lashes a little boost without the fuss of mascara.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-fluidline/2858228?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....alizedsort</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646162 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:59:19 +0000 Anonymous 1646162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just tried this with a regular cake eyeliner and the recommended style of brush.&nbsp; Despite being slightly nervous, I got it to go on right the first time.&nbsp; I have to say that it looks fantastic, and so much better than putting the liner on top of the lashes.&nbsp; I'm waiting to see how it gets along with my contacts, but so far so good.&nbsp; BEST BEAUTY TIP EVER, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646156 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:47:43 +0000 Angie 1646156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*just applied my eyeliner*</p> <p>Ah, yes, Denise. That happened to me when the eyeliner is too liquid (mixed it with too much water). Ummlila, you can't make it too watery.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646151 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:30:54 +0000 CocoLion 1646151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to use this technique, but found that the liner came off and migrated towards the inside of my eyeball very quickly into a blob. &nbsp;What was I doing wrong? &nbsp;I wasn't looking down when applying, because I wouldn't be able to see, but maybe I should try again putting the magnifying mirror at a different angle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646150 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:29:43 +0000 Angie 1646150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably, Nancy. Get very close to the mirror! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646143 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:20:11 +0000 Mochi 1646143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also wear contacts. Apart from the question of being able to see what you're doing, I wonder if it's effective to pop the lens in after you've done the liner, not before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646141 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:13:54 +0000 Angie 1646141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad this was helpful, ladies.&nbsp;</p> <p>Elisabeth, I also have thick, dense and long lashes, and the spaces between my lashes is small. Una's step #2 looks about right - (but the model isn't wearing mascara!). The eyeliner goes UNDER the lashes and appears like a line <i>between </i>the&nbsp;lashes. The strategy is very effective. Perhaps you can see in the pic below.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ladies, if you're still unsure, go to the Laura Mercier counter and let them apply the liner and mascara for you. You MUST wear mascara though. The line looks off if you apply it without.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa, I LOVE blue liner and mascara, although my eyes are olive.&nbsp;</p> <p>Merwoman, I wear specs daily and there is no smearing. Train hubs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646138 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:09:21 +0000 deb 1646138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the Stila waterproof eyeliners in various colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646131 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:55:22 +0000 catgirl 1646131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a picture I found. I do this with my bottom lid but the top frightens me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646124 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:32:35 +0000 Aziraphale 1646124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I watched the video and I do have a few soft twist-up eyeliners, so I just went and tried this. I'm not sure where the eyeliner is supposed to go, though -- they say you're supposed to get it right at the base of the lash line, in between the lashes, but on me there doesn't seem to be any space for it to go. There are no gaps in my lashes, and at the base they are growing very densely so all that happens is that the liner goes on the lashes themselves. I didn't realize my lashes were especially thick, so I'm not sure if I'm not understanding this, or if maybe it just won't work on me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I looked up another couple of videos on tightlining, and both of those said to put the liner right in the waterline. Isn't that an invitation for an eye infection? My eye doctor would have a fit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646122 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:31:17 +0000 merwoman 1646122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great video - thank you! hmmm...wondering if I can get my dear SO 'trained' on applying this for me.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646121 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:30:22 +0000 Suz 1646121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous. Thank you, Angie. I like Laura Mercier products and can use them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-eyeliner-brush#post-1646118 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:18:11 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1646118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A Laura Mercier person showed me this trick a few years ago -- I love how it looks. However I can never seem to get the right consistency with the liner so that it doesn't get wetly into my eye and annoy my contact lenses. So I do it from time to time in conjunction with my regular LM slate eyeliner and not everyday. </p>