Mastering the Art of the Perfect Eyeliner Wing

So nailing that cat eye is no easy feat for most makeup lovers. But all it takes is a little know-how, and to be honest, some good practice too … And you can master that perfect winged line which not only gives your eyes an added pop but also ties together the rest of your makeup. Learn how you can master this iconic makeup style with a step by step guide below.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials
Tools You Need To Have Before Starting:

• Eyeliner: Liquid, Gel or Pencil (pick one you are confident using)
• Cosmetic Brushes: A small tipped brush is very useful for precision, particularly with gel liners.
• Makeup Remover, useful when time-to-time touch up is needed.

Step 2: Prepare Your Eyes
Start with a clean canvas. Stay away from applying anything oily around the eyes and make sure to remove any left-over makeup on your lids . They can act as a primer to help your eyeliner stay on your lid and not smudge. Optionally, you can also lightly set your eyelids with a neutral eyeshadow.

Step 3: Find Your Angle
Determine the angle you desire for your wing. A trick is to follow an imaginary line that goes from your lower lash line and then continues up until the end of your eyebrow. That way your blotter will naturally slant up.

Step 4: Draw the Outline
Using your eyeliner, start from one of the corners and draw a little line in that direction. Be selective, and don’t over do it (adding product is a lot easier than trying to get rid of excess production!).

Step 5: Create the Wing
Draw from the top of your outline and come down to meet upper lash line; this should give you a shape that looks like a triangle. The triangle is now filled to create a solid wing. Then depending on the hair itself and how thick or style, you can use this trick adjusting it to taste.

Step 6: Refine the Wing
When you have the general shape, go back and define an edge A precision brush is helpful to clean up excess and sharpen lines. In case you are using gel or liquid eyeliner, dip a cotton swab into make-up remover and use it to straighten out any uneven strains.

Step 7: Complete the Look
Complete your eye makeup by adding mascara to lengthen and define lashes. For the bolder and dramatic look you can apply a nice eye shadow or false lashes.

Tip 8: Practice, practIce and practice
Just as with any practice, the perfect winged eyeliner will take time and you may need a few zero wasters to get there. Well , you can give up if it didn’t come out exactly the way u wanted first few times ! Experiment with all formats and genres until you settle in on what feels right for YOU.

Conclusion

This is how you get a winged eyeliner every single time. Enjoy the process, and before you know it your wings will be in a league of their own. Happy lining!