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    An expert guide to liquid liner for mature eyes

    24 Sep 2020 5:06 PM | Posted by
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    It’s long been known that attempting a cat eye with liquid liner is not for the faint-hearted. What begins as a vision of an understated and chic look can very quickly turn to pure chaos, full of watering eyes and smudged makeup.

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    And no matter how many ‘cat eyes for dummies’ tutorials you may watch, if you don’t have the steady hands of a surgeon, the eyesight of a hawk and the plump, springing and forgiving skin of your 17-year-old self, it seems almost impossible to execute this feline makeup look that will give your eyes an instant lift.

    But according to Sales and Education Manager of KVD Vegan Beauty, Madison Drabble, there are a few ways to avoid the often unforgiving mistakes of a black liquid liner, particularly when trying it out on a mature eye. 


    Image credit: KVD Beauty Youtube

    Try a brown shade

    Instead of your classic black liquid liner, Madison recommends a softer brown shade as they can often be “more forgiving” and will add the definition and drama of a  liquid liner without being too harsh. 

    bh recommends: KVD Vegan Beauty Tattoo Liner Liquid Liner in shade Mad Max Brown ($30, available at Sephora)

    Make sure your liners brush tip is precise

    KVD’s resident celebrity beauty artist, Daniel Chinchilla, believes the key to successful liquid liner application is all in the brush. A small, concise wand creates “easy to make smooth and precise lines exactly where you want them without worrying about lines that are too thick”. 

    Slow and steady wins the race

    When it comes to the application technique, Daniel recommends starting at the outer corner of your eye and creating a line that extends as far as the “end of your eyebrow”. And while we know it’s tempting to try and nail it in just one big swooping motion,  lots of little strokes along your lash line to finish it off are the key.

    bh recommends: COVERGIRL Get in Line Liquid Eyeliner, Lancôme Artliner

    Make sure your liner is waterproof

    Daniel recommends a waterproof formula to ensure your liner will “stay put” during application and throughout the course of the day. Waterproof liner will also ensure that any eye folds or potential rubbing won’t mess up your hard work.

    For more tips from Daniel, check out his video for KVD beauty, here.

    Main image credit: KVD Vegan Beauty

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    44 Member Comments

    Chicklet 20 Apr 2021 3:12 PM

    I find the look too heavy for me now. Unlike the beautiful woman featured I can’t carry off a dramatic look.

    Petal 31 Mar 2021 1:13 AM

    I gave up liquid liner a while ago but I might consider trying it again in brown.

    xxGoldilocks 2 Feb 2021 8:22 PM

    I love my Maybeline Hyperglossy liquid eyeliner, I use it above my top lashes and it doesnt irritate my eyes. Ive been using it for many years now. Great when its on special for $5.50AUD or generally $10Aud. good buy tho. No gunk in my eye corner like normal pencil eyeliners

    Gwenythm 17 Nov 2020 4:52 PM

    No, not for me thanks.

    southcoastclare 28 Oct 2020 11:15 AM

    Thanks for the great tips, I always do one eye perfectly, but will mess up the other. I need to keep practicing.

    rokiaibrahem1 23 Oct 2020 7:04 PM

    great tips, very helpful

    BeautySwan88 19 Oct 2020 10:09 PM

    A fine article to share with my mom.

    Simonja 13 Oct 2020 1:52 PM

    My hands have always been too wobbly for liquid eyeliner and my eyes are just too sensitive. Have tried in earlier years many times but given up now.

    Niqueyq 29 Sep 2020 7:55 PM

    I honestly cannot remember the last time I did my makeup without using a liquid Eyeliner and doing a wing. I turned 43 today and don't see myself changing that anytime soon. I just have to keep learning and adapting with makeup as my skin ages. For those who would love to do a wing and can't get it to work, try a product like The Quick Flick. Literally has a wing stamp on one end and your liner on the other.

    Sparkle 77 28 Sep 2020 2:40 PM

    I love a great wing and I can't see me giving it up in a hurry. I agree with all of the above and sometimes I continue up from the bottom liner with my pencil for a quick daytime flick.

    Marclaire 28 Sep 2020 6:34 AM

    This is a really good look, but I don't know how many people would be able to get away with it.

    Sally10 27 Sep 2020 4:56 PM

    Who is that model? She looks fab!

    sootyblack_14 27 Sep 2020 11:31 AM

    Love the look!!! So beautiful!!!

    Dance 26 Sep 2020 7:17 PM

    I've always struggled with eye liner. I'll try a brown one; that's a good idea. Also the short strokes - maybe that will help.

    Chrystalage 26 Sep 2020 6:24 PM

    Hmm, I have an issue with close distance with my eyes (whatever it's called). Seeing that I would need to remove my glasses to apply the liner, I'd end up with a highly unsatisfactory result. The model looks good though.

    Shop A Everyday 26 Sep 2020 4:23 PM

    Interesting article,

    lgauci 26 Sep 2020 2:54 PM

    this woman looks very nice.good job.

    Angage 26 Sep 2020 2:43 PM

    Wow beautiful result.

    Susmat 26 Sep 2020 2:23 PM

    She looks great

    Karma Llama 26 Sep 2020 10:29 AM

    One thing I've never been able to perfect.

    Beauty Fan 69 26 Sep 2020 8:22 AM

    I do wear liquid liner and great tips.

    GeeJ 25 Sep 2020 8:26 PM

    These tips are great for any age. I've started using brown liner because black is so harsh looking sometimes.

    IndieAna 25 Sep 2020 6:58 PM

    Wow, she looks amazing. Goes to show that you're never too old for a winged eyeliner, if only I could apply one, lol

    Snazzie 25 Sep 2020 5:50 PM

    I honestly thought that the days of wearing a dramatic eye liner were over for me. I'm 50 and thought I would just look stupid. The lady pictured in your article however looks FABULOUS. I have new hope. I already changed from black to brown in my pencil eyeliner, and haven't tried a liquid one for years, but now I'm inspired to give it a go. Thanks bh :-)

    onlyoni 25 Sep 2020 4:00 PM

    Liquid eyeliner's not something I've ever used, probably because I don't wear much eye makeup at all.

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