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Hair & Beauty Bible

  • Eyeliner

  • Eyeliner

Eyeliner can transform a daytime make-up into something special. You can opt for liquid eyeliner or kohl pencil.

1

Get comfy

Get comfy. Sit in front of a magnifying mirror with your elbows resting on the tabletop. Gently pull your eyelid taut with your free hand.

Get comfy
2

Apply

Start from the outside corner and work inwards, applying the eyeliner as close as possible to the lashes.

Apply
3

Kohl

If you're a kohl girl, try this look: gently pull your lid away from your eye with a finger from your free hand.
Using a soft pencil, apply a line to the inner rim of the upper and lower lid, from corner to corner.

Kohl

Tips
• Don't worry about getting it right first time - practice makes perfect.
• If you do go a bit wobbly, clean up with a dab of concealer or cotton bud.



Products
• Bourjois Liner Anceau Liquid Eyeliner

• No 17 Perfect Definition Eyeliner pencil

• Rimmel Professional liquid liner



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