BEAUTY GUIDE

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EYELINER

Are you bold enough to try something new? Yes, of course you are. Let us guide you through

with expert tips and secret hacks for catwalk-inspired eyeliner.

Photography Jon Gorrigan Words Natalie Lukaitis Styling Sophie Beresiner

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1960s MODSixties make-up was all about enhancing your eyes. Take inspiration from Twiggy and Edie Sedgwick and embellish your eyelinerUse: A kohl eyeliner such as Laura Mercier’s Kajal D’Orient Eyeliner, £22. You want this look to be edgy and not too clean.

1 Draw along your top lash line from the inner corner to the outer, flicking upwards at the end.

2 Where your flick ends, follow the arch at the top of your socket as far as you dare.

3 Leave the rest of your eyelid bare.

Hack it: Not all of us are blessed with substantial lid space, so this look can easily get lost. Create the illusion of bigger lids by drawing just above your natural lid crease. That way, when you open your eyes, the effect will still be noticed.

THIN LINE, THICK LASHThis is the most natural look you can achieve with eyeliner and a great way to make your lashes look fullUse: A pencil liner such as bareMinerals Round the Clock Waterproof Eyeliner, £15, makes it easier to stay close to the lash line.

1 Instead of completely closing your eye, just tilt your head back. This way, you won’t have to pull the skin too tight, which can wrinkle your lids. 2 Pull your skin slightly taut at the outer corner of your eye to maintain a smooth surface while you draw.

3 Use the eyeliner to follow your lash line from the inner to the outer corner of your eye.

Hack it: If you don’t have steady hands, draw short dashes along your lash line with the eyeliner, then join them one by one. ›

Rimmel London Exaggerate Smoke-n-Shine, £3.99

Burberry Effortless Kohl Eyeliner, £18.50

Max Factor Kohl Pencil, £4.99

Laura Mercier Kajal D’Orient Eyeliner, £22

Diorshow Khôl Eyeliner, £19.50

Givenchy Magic Kajal Eye Pencil, £17

Guerlain Khôl Me Kajal Creamy Liner, £23.50

The kohlsBest for a smoky finish

Pro Builds intensity quickly because of its

soft texture.Con Can transfer to the top of your lid.

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SMOKY AND SMUDGEDIt’s #IWokeUpLikeThis in make-up terms. As in, you’ve the slightest smoky eye thanks to last night’s mascara residue Use: A smoky eye kohl such as Rimmel London Exaggerate Smoke-n-Shine Eyeliner, £3.99.

1 Simply draw along your lash line with the pencil end.

2 Lightly smudge the line with the blender end of your pencil, until you reach the desired effect.

Hack it: If you don’t have a smoky eye pencil, create the worn-in effect by dabbing a cotton bud in moisturiser and smudging it along your lashline to encourage natural ‘slide’. Dust with a setting powder to keep it in place.

UNDER EYELINER ONLYThis needs to make a statement – the end result shouldn’t be too thin – take the gridiron-esque bottom liner at Rick Owens’ a/w 2015 show as inspiration. That said, the level of heaviness you can pull off differs for everyone, so start with a thin line and build from thereUse: An eye pencil that allows for blending, such as Gucci Impact Longwear Eye Pencil, £19.

1 Starting from the inner corner of your eye, draw along your lower lash line to the outer corner.

2 Extend the eyeliner just past the inner and outer corners of your eyes to make them appear bigger.

3 Build the line by layering until you reach the desired effect.

Hack it: If you have sensitive eyes and can’t cope with drawing on your lower lash line, use a dark powder and fine brush instead (we love Nars Angled Eyeliner Brush, £24). ›

The pencilsBest for precise lines

Pro Easy to correct mistakes.

Con Can drag on your skin, resulting in an uneven finish.

Gucci Impact Long Wear Eye Pencil, £19

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, £15.50

Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer, £17

Dolce & Gabbana Intense Kohl Eye Pencil, £19

Lancome Le Crayon Khôl, £16

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DOUBLE LINESUpdate a regular feline flick with this graphic look

Use: A liquid eyeliner for ease, such as Estée Lauder’s Little Black Liner, £22, and cheat the flicked ends with Ciaté’s two-tipped Double Lines Eyeliner, £19.50.

1 Line your upper lash line from the inner to the outer corner.

2 From midway along your bottom lash line, draw to the outer corner of your eye. Don’t join the two lines – keep the space open.

3 Continue the line out, angling up towards the tip of your brow.

4 Draw a parallel line from your top lash line, creating two flicks.

Hack it: If you’re using a double-ended liner, scrap steps two and three and simply draw from the bottom lash line, keeping the points parallel. ●

WINGED EYELINERThe key to a good-looking feline flick is to gradually arch your liner midway along your lash line

Use: A gel liner with lasting power, such as Maybelline New York’s Lasting Drama 24H Gel Eyeliner, £7.99

1 Starting at the outer corner of your eye, draw a straight line angling up towards the end of your brow about 1cm long.

2 Draw a line from the tip of that flick to the centre of your eyelid.

3 Fill in the space between the line you’ve just drawn and your lash line: this is your arch.

4 Finally, draw along your lash line from the inner corner of your eye to meet up with the line in the centre.

Hack it: To ensure your flicks are even, hold a piece of cardboard (a business card works best) up to the outer corner of your eye to meet the end of your brow. Using your liquid liner, draw along the edge of the card to create your flick. Wait till it’s dry, then move the card away.

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Liquids and gelsBest for

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Clarins Instant Liner, £21

Yves Saint Laurent Beauté Eyeliner Baby Doll, £24

Bourjois Liner Pinceau Eyeliner, £6.99

Lancôme Artliner, £20

Burberry Effortless Liquid Eyeliner, £23

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Jumbo Eyeliner, £5.49

Givenchy Liner Couture, £24

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