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Types of Eyeliner

November 3, 2011 by nidhiseth

 

Eyeliner is counted one among the bare essentials in your precious vanity that may completely revitalize your appeal and enliven your otherwise dull look. In fact, many experts recommend using eyeliner as an essential part of your daily routine. One of the most important reasons supporting the daily usage of this cosmetic is its capacity to beautifully define your eyes and of course, make them noticeable. So no matter you bear tiny or big eyes, one dark smear of eyeliner is sure to make them worth noticing for the world.

types of eyelinerIf have just started to shop for an eyeliner for yourself, you’ll be overwhelmed to know that there are varied types of eyeliners available today. Gone are the days when we just had an option of a liquid eyeliner packed in a miniature sized bottle for our resort. Today, the choices in the types of eyeliner are varied and essentially cater to our ease of use. But before we simply jump on to learn varied types of eyeliner available today, let’s learn the reason for its high recommendation for daily usage.

Using an eyeliner

One of the most acknowledged reasons for the usage of eyeliner is its capacity to add brightness and life to the worn out and tired eyes. Like lipsticks adds colors to our lifeless lips, blushes highlight our cheekbones, in the similar fashion, one smear of this incredible cosmetic literally enlivens your eyes and makes them noticeable. However, eyes are the most sensitive organs gifted by the almighty. Therefore, there are no doubts on the fact that one needs to handle them with utmost care and precaution. You need to have a lot of practice in the correct usage of an eyeliner, lest the chemicals enter your eyes and cause irritation.

Going by the experts, eyeliners have been used as an essential part of the eye makeup since time immemorial. Remember Queen Victoria’s elaborate eye-liner smears which are even today considered worth following by the youths. Eyeliner has been essentially used since ages for its eye enhancing properties. It is basically used to contour and make the eyes more noticeable. As per the stroke of the eyeliner, these can may your eyes look bigger or smaller.

Types of eyeliner

The cosmetic industry has definitely revolutionized and undergone drastic improvements for good in the last ten years. Consider the range of eyeliner for example. Today, these cosmetics are promoted the leading brands of the world in improvised formula. Nevertheless, the formula, this is one cosmetic, which the beauty experts claim shall never go out of rage.

Given below is the list of types of eyeliner that are easily available today.

Liquid eyeliner

liquid eyelinerThis is indeed the traditional eyeliner of the varied types of eyeliner which has been into use since many years. However, comparing it with the latest additions and formulas in eyeliner today, liquid eyeliner has lost their popularity for their difficult usage and bold appeal. Basically, this kind of eyeliner is available in form of a small pot or a tube along with a brush that pulls out the color with it. For its application, one needs to apply careful and short strokes so as to move closer to the lash line. One needs to maintain a steady hand throughout the application of the same as shaky hands may lead the liquid chemical to drop into the eyes. This consequently may lead to irritation in the eyes.

Further to the application steps, it is recommended to always start the strokes with the liquid eyeliner right from the middle of the eyes, over the upper eye lash. Then start with the inner region of the eye slowly taking the stroke to the middle.  It is recommended to avoid using the same for the lower region of the eye. Instead, for this part of the eye, kohl or creamy eyeliner would work best.

Pros of liquid eyeliner

  • Gives a bold, dramatic and well defined look to the eyes.
  • A thicker and darker stroke makes the eyelashes look denser.
  • This kind is perfect for achieving an Arabic look for the eyes.

Cons of liquid eyeliner

  • It may be difficult for application for the beginners as you need steady hands for its usage.
  • Patience and practice is the key to its correct usage.

Cream / gel eyeliner

This is the latest among the varied types of eyeliner that have been made available to us by the ever-growing cosmetic industry. Cream eyeliners are generally available in a pot into which an angled brush is dipped. Some people however prefer to use pencil eyeliners to dip into the pot and then use it in form of strokes over the upper and lower eye lashes. It is most recommended by make-up artists for its easy and smooth usage.

Pros of gel eyeliner

  • Since it is creamy, the eye liner is extremely easy to use.
  • It works best for creating smoky eyes.

Cons

  • It may not be as portable as simple pencil eyeliners for some.

Pencil eyeliner

pencil eyelinerBy far, pencil eyeliner is the most common eyeliner among the varied types of eyeliners that have hit the market. Since it is easy to manage and control, it can be used for experimenting varied looks with the eyeliner. Like any other pencil, after some time, its point may become blunt and hence needs to be sharpened after some time. You simply need to apply one thin line closer to your lash line for a simple appeal. Obviously, you can further accentuate the look by drawing significantly thicker and longer strokes, depending upon the kind of look you want to achieve.

Pros of pencil eyeliner

  • Easy to use and control.
  • Varied range of colors is available.

Cons of pencil eyeliner

  • Needs frequent sharpening for creating more crisp line.

Kohl eyeliner

kohl eyelinerYet another traditional eyeliner of all the types of eyeliner, kohl eyeliner is largely used in Middle east countries. It is popularly used in India for its simple usage and easy to make glides.

Pros of kohl eyeliner

  • Easy to use and make strokes.
  • Easy to carry.

Cons of kohl eyeliner

  • May get smudged in rainy season or due to perspiration.

These were the major types of eyeliner available today. Play around with different looks and reveal your best eyes to the world.

 

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