Eyeliner has been a makeup essential since at least the time of Cleopatra, but that does not mean that you should be applying the makeup style of Cleopatra in 2009. Back in the days of Cleo, applying eye liner was a tricky business. The Egyptian beauty’s only choices for eye liner were burned sticks of kohl, smudged over and under the eyelid. Today, you have many eyeliner options and the choice can get confusing. Here are some useful tips for choosing and applying eyeliner.

The type of eyeliner you choose depends on a number of factors, including the steadiness of your hand and the overall effect that you are looking to achieve. The aim of eyeliner is to outline and emphasize your eyes. The best way to do that is with a thin line of color just above your upper lashes and just below your lower lashes. Here is a quick rundown of the different types of eyeliner and their advantages.

Hard cake eyeliner is one of the oldest choices for lining your eyes. It is similar to water color paints. You moisten the cake to soften it, and then apply it with a very fine-tipped brush. Cake eyeliner requires a very steady hand, but it is surprisingly versatile when you know how to use it. You can control the weight and color of the line by varying the amount of water and the stroke of the brush. On the other hand, it is more likely to flake off and leave specks on your cheeks and under your eyes.

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