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Liquid eyeliner is the hardest eye definer to apply. It demands the steadiest hand, but it does give the most effective finish. It can be put on before or after eyeshadow, but if you apply it before it is easier to cover up any mistakes that you might make. Always start by blotting the liner brush on a tissue to make sure it is not overloaded.

1. Holding the skin slightly taut, position the liner brush at the inner corner of your eye, resting on the lop lashes. Sweep along the upper lash line t0 the outer corner, drawing outward. Let dry for 10 seconds and go back over the line again.

2. For a striking effect, leave the eyeliner as it is. For a softer look, brush over it with a little dark eyeshadow using a small, pointed eyeshadow brush, but be careful not to press hard and smudge the eyeliner too much.

3. It is generally better not to line the lower lashes with liquid eyeliner; this creates a very harsh effect. Either use an eyeshadow or run a kohl pencil along the inner rim of the eye, taking it right into the inner corner.

THE FINISHED EFFECT: The top lash line has been smoothly outlined with liquid eyeliner, while black kohl pencil applied along the bottom inner rim of the eye creates a smoky, sultry effect. A light coal of mascara adds the perfect finishing touch.

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