7 Tricks For Better Bottom Eyeliner

It’s easy to make that bottom line appear too harsh or overdone, or worse, end up with raccoon eyes. With the right technique though, a great line on our bottom lids can complete our beautiful eye look – or, you can really switch things up and opt for liner on just the bottom lash line.

Prep the Area:
Always start with your foundation or concealer in place. All types of eye makeup will go on easier and stay put when it has something to cling to, says Lisa Gibson, a makeup artist.

Avoid Being Too Harsh:
Use any eyeshadow in the same color family as the rest of your eye makeup but ensure it’s lighter then your upper eyeliner, says Gibson. Black eyeliner on upper and lower lids closes the eyes and looks too harsh, she says. “Lower lash liner should always be softer than upper eyeliner. You never want your eyes to look as if you’ve circled them using a ballpoint pen!”

Line With Precision:
Using a slant tip brush, dip brush into eyeshadow, tap off excess and gently apply in a pressing motion from outer edge of eye inward 3/4 of the way in, says Gibson. Be sure to lighten your touch about halfway in during application so the line blends and there are no start and stop lines.

Using the same slant tip brush, dampen the brush with water or your favorite makeup setting spray and repeat. Gibson says a damp brush will make the color stand out a bit stronger and give you more control. Blot dampened brush on a towel or tissue before applying to guard against brush being too wet or causing a harsher line. Blend the lower lash line out well, remembering to blend the line out more towards the inner eye corner for a subtle, eye-opening effect. Darker looks require a more dramatic stroke on the outer edge, transitioning seamlessly to a softer look towards the tear duct.

Be Armed With T0ols:
A slant tip brush is best to use for the lower lash line, says Gibson. “I find you don’t have to spend a lot on pro makeup brushes. I use brushes I find at art stores. Have a look at your local art store for great quality brushes for under $10!” she says.

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