Do you put eyeliner on before or after mascara?

Do you put eyeliner on before or after mascara?

Always eyeliner first, then mascara. Putting eyeliner on first will prevent sloppy makeup and getting powder into your mascara on your lashes. Applying mascara first would result in clumpy lashes and uneven top eyeliner lines.

Can you use mascara and eyeliner together?

Paula says you can use the mascara to line your eyes like you would with eyeliner. Simply apply the mascara super-close to the lash line, shimmying it up against the skin to create a smudge-y line. If you have a brush, use that—you can drag the brush along the mascara wand and apply the product like a gel liner.

Does eyeliner go on the top or bottom?

“Keep the liner to the top lid for a more lifted, youthful effect.” If you really, really want to go after your bottom lash line, Stiles recommends using a lighter color there than you’re using on the top. “This will still give you definition, but feels softer and more flattering,” she adds.

How do you apply eyeliner step by step?

Begin applying the gel liner to your inner lash line moving towards the center, but do not fill it in yet. Then, apply some liner to your outer lash line moving towards the outer edge. If your eyelids tend to cover up your eyeliner, then apply the liner in an arch shape.

Should you wear eyeliner on the bottom lid?

1. Overdoing it on the bottom lid. Heavily lining your lower lid — especially with a very dark color — can make your eyes look smaller, says Mary Clarke, a product analyst in the Good Housekeeping Research Institute beauty lab. Plus, you’re more likely to end up with under-eye smudges.

What is the proper way to apply mascara?

Apply the first of two coats of mascara. Start with the shorter hairs in your inner eye, coaxing the hairs outwards to open your eyes. Start at the base of the lash and draw the brush upward and outward for maximum volume.

How do you put on Mascara?

How To Apply Mascara The Easy Way. Place your lash curler close to your eyelid at the base of your upper lashes with lashes in between the curler pads. Press pads together, making sure your eyelid is not caught in the pads. Hold firmly and count to five, then release. Repeat on the middle of your lashes and once more near the tips.

How do you use eyeliner?

If you’re using a pencil eyeliner, sharpen the pencil to create a thin, precise line, or dull the pencil with a tissue for a rounded, thick line. Once your pencil is ready, use your fingers to gently pull your upper eyelid until it’s taut, then apply the eyeliner across your upper eyelid using short, even strokes.