Makeup artist teaches how to use different types of strokes to enhance your look
The eyeliner is an essential item for anyone who wants to highlight the eyes or enhance makeup. Combined with well-made skin and good layers of mascara, it manages to transform any basic make-up into something more elaborate and sophisticated.
types of outlined
There are many types of strokes to outline the eyes. The choice depends on image you want to pass and the occasion. Below, find out about some of the possibilities for outlines!
1. Kitten: for a retro touch
“The kitten style starts in the lower corner of the eyes, above the eyelid, contouring very close to the lashes, pulling at the end and letting the final point be made by moving the line up”, explains Danilo Donadeli, official makeup artist at Indice Tokyo. According to him, this type of eyeliner was immortalized by Brigitte Bardot and became a hit in the 50s, but it is still a trend.
“This layout adds a retro and well-marked touch to the visual, and the ideal is to use it with a more neutral tone on the lips and leave the highlight only for the eyes. With the contour of the eyelid and the longest line in the outer corner. The model is ideal for almond-shaped eyes”, adds the professional.
2. Superfine: simple and discreet
“The superfine style just contours the eyes and ends in the outer corner with a thin line”, differentiates the official makeup artist of Indice Tokyo. Still according to Danilo, the superfine eyeliner is used to give a subtle touch to the eyes and enhance the look. It can be freely used in any situation.
3. Traditional: for everyone
Discreet, the traditional line can be used in makeup for work or for parties. In addition, the product applied to the eye contour matches any eye shape. However, it favors those with small eyes even more, as it enhances and increases the look.
4. Rocker: for a rock’n’roll look
With application of the eyeliner on the upper and lower part of the eyes, this type of eyeliner can be used by those looking for a more “rotten” look. To do this, just “dirty” – very delicately – the lower lash line with smoky black eyeshadow. The rock’n’roll look suits any eye shape.
for all hours
Nowadays, the makeup no longer need to be restricted to special moments. The eyeliner, for example, can appear as a complement in a lighter makeup for the day. On these occasions, make-up artist Jô Nascimento, from Espaço Jô Nascimento, recommends opting for a classic, simpler, yet elegant look. At night, according to the professional, it’s worth daring in the strokes, leaving the eyeliner more marked or pulling kitten.
Why delineate?
For Rita de Cássia, the great function of the eyeliner is to make the look more almond-shaped (pulled) and also more marked. Danilo Donadeli explains that the eyeliner leaves the makeup cleaner and creates shape for the eyes.
Source: Maxima
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