Types Of Eyeliner

Eyeliners give your eyes a beautiful shape. They have the ability to transform your look with a few brush strokes and are versatile enough for you to experiment with them.

Eyeliners usually come in the following categories:

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  Liquid

  Use liquid eyeliners that come with a sharp, precise brush to draw a defined line. Apply liquid eyeliner on the eyelids along the lash line for creating a Retro look with winged eyes and scoops or flicks.

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  Gel

  Gel eyeliners give you a satin finish with a relatively softer and smoother glide. Although it takes time to get used to gels, once you get the hang of applying, it gives you a professional looking finish.

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  Pencil

  Attain a subtle, every day look with pencil eyeliners. Plus, eye pencils give you the option to also darken your waterlines. (You obviously don’t want colour running inside your eyeball).

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  Pen

  With their sharp tips and easy fluidity, eyeliner pens are the easiest and quickest to apply. Although they are not as pigmented as pencils and some may require 2 coats to achieve that perfect colour, pens are convenient when you want those crisp lines.

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  Kohl

  Available in easy twist tubes, kohls offer smooth glides, minus the hassles of sharpening. On the downside, kohls are the most likely to smudge. Make sure to choose one with a proclaimed smudge-resistant formula for best results.

Types Of Mascara

Long, luscious, and thick lashes have always been in vogue! Mascaras are your key to dreamy eyes, whether you want long fanned lashes or short clumped ones, mascara is the answer to all your questions.

Here are the different types of mascaras you should know about.

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  Lengthening

  Lengthening mascaras give you a neat look with separate, precise lashes. They come with a long brush with an even space among the bristles for clean and long lashes.

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  Volumizing

  Volumizing mascaras come with a bigger brush and dense bristles that coat large proportions of the lashes. It takes practice to get used to a volumizing mascara, as it can be prone to clumping. Volumizing mascaras are ideal for those with sparse lashes.

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  Curling

  Curling mascaras have wands that have bristles tilted to an even 45 degrees for some extra curve. They lift and hold the lashes for a doll-like look. They are perfect to open up your eyes and make them look bigger.

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  Lash defining

  Usually available with a straight wand, lash defining mascaras give access to the inner eye-lid lashes and the smaller ones for added length.

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  Waterproof And Smudge proof

  These are your best choice for summers and monsoons. Waterproof and smudge proof mascaras ensure that your lashes look fab throughout. On the flipside, you will have to use special oil-based makeup removers.

Occasions

It is unlikely that one type of eye makeup will fit all your needs. Use different combinations of eyeliners and mascaras for different occasions and times of day.