We recommend using an eyeshadow with a creamy or gel consistency, but really, any shadow will do — cream shadows will just be extra easy to blend and smudge. Simply dip your angled brush into your shadow color of choice and smudge it across your upper lid and underneath your lower lash line.
Applying eyeliner can be hard, so if anyone has a rough time with it, eye pencils and/or black eyeshadow can substitute it. While being easier to apply and giving that gradient, smoked look. And you can use any color you want to.
Directions: Over low heat, melt the beeswax, then add the coconut wax and shea butter until melted. Next add the jojoba oil, kaolin clay and almond oil. Lastly, stir in the black oxide until thoroughly mixed. You will have a thin black liquid that you can pour into pots or a mold, and let cool until it solidifies.
Instead of using eyeliner on your waterline , you can opt for a nude or white eyeliner pencil . These colors will still give the illusion of bigger and brighter eyes without the harshness of black eyeliner . Another option is to use a small angled brush and a dark eyeshadow to line the waterline for a softer look .
In an absolute emergency, you can use liquid mascara as eyeliner, provided you have a thin, precision-style brush, but make sure you aren't using a waterproof mascara formula that can contain irritating ingredients that could harm your delicate lids.
Never underestimate the power of mascara. Curl your lashes and apply a few coats to make your eyes appear wider and more defined. Focus on the outer lashes for a more dramatic effect.
However, if the lipliner is labeled as safe for use near the eyes (some multipurpose products are), it can be an alternative. The main concern lies in the product's ingredients. Fragrances, dyes, and certain pigments in lip products can irritate the sensitive eye area or even trigger allergic reactions.
Kohl is an eye cosmetic, traditionally made by crushing stibnite (antimony sulfide) for use similar to that of charcoal in mascara. It is widely used throughout the Arabian culture, typically as eyeliner to contour or darken the eyelids.
Start Creating Your Line. Dab some eyeshadow on your angled brush and start at your inner eye corner. Slowly and gradually drag the brush along your lash line. You may need to rewet your brush and go over the line a few times in order to achieve a more intense color.
In a small bowl add a tablespoon of kumkum powder. Add a few drops (2-3 drops) of rosewater to it. Mix it well to make a paste which can be used as a striking eyeliner.
“Permanent marker is a no-no for the eyes. Not only are the chemicals dangerous near the eyes (alcohol is a main ingredient), but the pigment is very hard to remove without increasing your chances of damaging the eyelids and eyes permanently. The lids can become red, swollen, and stained with dye.
Concealer works just as well as any store-bought eyeshadow primer. You want a light, liquid concealer that smooths on lids easily, but isn't too moist.
Replace it with either *no* eyeliner, or something that is just a shade darker than your favorite, most-worn eyeshadow. And if you don't wear eyeshadow much, just look for a soft brown shade that will give the illusion of depth without any of the harshnesses of black.
Activated charcoal is the quintessential ingredient used in homemade black eyeliner. It can be combined with any skin-friendly carrier oil, such as coconut, almond, or jojoba, or with water. In this basic recipe, activated charcoal is mixed with distilled water for a simple DIY eyeliner.
Grab Your Eye Drops
Yes, that's right — you can also use eye drops as a mixer. It makes sense when you think about it: eye drops are already eye safe, likely in your medicine cabinet, and also easy (and precise) to dispense. Squeeze a few droplets onto your brush then dip into a shadow and apply like a regular liner.
Eyeshadow as Eyeliner: You can also use eyeshadow as a liner by applying it with a damp angled brush. This can create a softer and more diffused line compared to traditional eyeliner.
Additionally, using silver eyeshadow as eyeliner is a great option, (especially if you want more pop) so try the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Metallics Eye Shadow in Aluminum Foil. Use a liner brush and spray the tip with setting spray before dipping into the eyeshadow.
Whether you choose pencil, gel, or liquid, each has its own special application and skill level. An eyeliner pencil is perfect for an everyday look and is arguably the easiest to use.
Rather than dragging the pencil along your top eyelid, Linter suggests more of a connect-the-dashes approach. "Line the eye in tiny, little, short strokes," she says, taking three to four sweeps of product to fully line the lash line.