3 Expert Tips on How to Tightline Eyes - Maybelline (2024)

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WHAT IS TIGHTLINE EYELINER?

HOW TO TIGHTLINE TIP #1: USE A FRESHLY-SHARPENED GEL PENCIL

This look relies on getting right in on the waterline of eyes, a sensitive area that acts as the gateway to the rest of the eye. Hence, you need to take care and always be hygienic. Using a gel pencil(as opposed to a traditional pencil eyelinerwhich is often too dry to adhere to the waterline) is the best way to achieve this look. Tattoostudio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Longwear Eyelinerhas that smooth gliding, liquid-like texture needed to achieve this look, and can be sharpened before every use to create a clean, fresh, germ-free point. Liquid lineralso works, but the drawback is you can't clean it appropriately. Our advice: Stick with a gel pencil.

HOW TO TIGHTLINE TIP #2: MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL

The waterline is a constantly moist area of skin. This is good for eyeballs, bad for makeup. If you're going to tightline, know going into it that this look will fade faster and need more touch-ups than usual. That's why Tattoostudio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Longwear Eyelineris a great choice for tightlining - it's waterproof!

HOW TO TIGHTLINE TIP #3: COLOR MAKES THIS LOOK SHINE

Tightlining is so minimal yet so effective. It's the perfect look to experiment with color you wouldn't normally use on your eyes. No need to stick with black—experiment a little! Blue, purple, green, brown all look amazing used as a tightline eye color.

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