Mastering the perfect liquid eyeliner flick: PRO TIPS

Applying liquid eyeliner can be a very challenging makeup skill to master. Everyday you come across beauty gurus on the Internet flaunting their flawless, graphic wings and wonder: How on Earth did they pull that off?Do they have magical powers? Well as it turns out, the magic is really a few key liquid eyeliner tips that make the difference between a perfect eyeliner job and an amateur one. Here, top makeup artists from M.A.C. and Make Up For Ever tell us how to apply eyeliner and master a photo-ready flick at all times.

1.FIND THE RIGHT APPLICATOR

Just as you don't always use the chintzy brush that comes with your blush compact, don't feel obligated to use the felt tip applicator included with your liquid eyeliner.



2.NEVER TUG, EVER

According to makeup artists, this is a top rookie mistake. When you pull your lid during application, it causes the skin to bounce back when you let go, taking the eyeliner with it. The result? Bumpiness, smudges and overall uneven liner.

3.FOCUS ON SYMMETRY

You may be thinking, "Easier said than done," but according to Make Up For Ever Director of Artistry and Education Lijha Stewart, there's a symmetry technique anyone can master.

4.MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR EYE SHAPE

Believe it or not, the classic cat eye isn't flattering on every eye shape. Just like the rest of our bodies, lids come in all shapes and sizes — almond, round, hooded and monolid

5.TAKE YOUR TIME

It sounds simple, but makeup artists agree that the easiest way to step up your liquid eyeliner game is simply to set aside a good five minutes to do it right.