Eyeliner Hacks: Creative Ways to Use Eyeliner Beyond the Eyes

1. Bold Winged Liner for a Dramatic Look

But before we embark on this journey of exploring what is beyond the eyes, we should talk about that oldie but goodie look of a bold winged liner. A waterproof liquid eyeliner will ensure that your dramatic cat-eye will last all day long and never smudge.

But how do you make it even more creative? Draw a second line below the first one, thereby adding a double wing. This cool and bold hack would surely make your eyes pop out to see and add an artistic flair to whatever traditional look you are rocking that day.

2. Faux Freckles Using Gel Eyeliner

Freckles are a super youthful addition, and guess what? You don't have to be born with them. You can go for faux freckles by using a waterproof 2-in-1 gel eyeliner. Just pick a shade that is either brown or light brown according to your skin tone, and apply by using a little pointed brush to very lightly dot across your cheeks and nose. The gel formula blends well into the skin, providing an easy, soft believability of the effect.

3. Eyebrow Definition

To achieve a fuller, more defined brow, apply a waterproof gel eyeliner that has a colour close to your brow hair. With an angled brush, draw and fill in the direction of the brow hair as perfectly as possible for a more authentic finish.

This trick is really helpful when you want your brows to be intact from morning till night, even on very hot or rainy days. Its waterproof formula will persist regardless of the weather.

4. Create a Smokey Eye with Gel Eyeliner

One of the most popular eye makeup styles is the smokey eye, but I bet none of you knew you could do this sultry look using gel eyeliners. All you have to do is apply the liner along the upper lash line and then on the lower, and if you have a smudging brush or cotton swab, you can smudge out the edges for a diffused smokey look.

The gel formula does make this process easy as it smoothes out and blends well. Also, since most waterproof eyeliners come in gel forms, that smokey eye will last all day and night.

5. Tightlining for Fuller Lashes

Tightlining is the application of eyeliner along the upper inner edge of your eyelid- to create the illusion of having fuller lashes without heavy mascara or false lashes. It's best to use waterproof gel eyeliner for this particular technique, as it would stay put and will not transfer to your lower waterline.

This technique is perfect for adding subtle definition to your eyes, making them look bigger.