How To Do Winged Eyeliner: Makeup Artist Tips + Product Recs

If you aren’t getting the flick simply proper, do not fret: Even skilled make-up artists depend on touch-ups. “You can be stunned at how useful tiny [cotton swabs] with micellar water might be!” says French. “If I’ve a consumer in my chair who’s getting their hair accomplished on the similar time and their head is being pulled aggressively or they’re busy with one thing, I’ll messily draw on the liner to get it in the appropriate place after which take the [cotton swab] and simply begin cleansing it up and shaping it to perfection.” 

All you should do is use the tip of the cotton swab to erase any jagged edges and sharpen the wilted wing. Since micellar water can dissolve each oil- and water-based merchandise, the pigment ought to elevate proper off. To make the distinction even sharper, French suggests tapping some concealer across the line, particularly proper beneath the wing to outline the form.  

If your cat-eye is just unsalvageable, that is OK! Try, attempt once more. “Don’t be afraid to wipe it off and begin over, too! I’ve accomplished this many instances on set,” shares French. “I believe it is necessary as an artist to have the ability to edit your self and know when to begin over. It occurs to the very best of us!”