Colored Eyeliner

Bored of the same old black eyeliner? Maybe it is time to pick out a colored eyeliner, in a shade that suits and experiment with your looks. In this article, we tell you how to pick a colored eyeliner, and how to apply it well.
It is a very famous quote that eyes are the windows to the soul. If that is true, then it makes complete sense at some level to make your eyes look as beautiful as possible. Right? Well, arguable logic aside, eyes remain one of the most attractive features on a human face. Some of the most beautiful women in the world, are considered even more gorgeous, thanks to the attractiveness of their eyes. Even if you are not blessed with breathtaking eyes, it is possible to make them look alluring and attractive by wearing the right type of eye makeup. Mascara, kohl, and eyeliner; basics of any eye makeup kit. If you live by these staples, then maybe it is time to experiment a little by looking at colored eyeliner as an option. Here, we tell you how you can choose the correct type of colored eyeliner for yourself and how you can apply the same.

How to Choose Colored Eyeliner

Look at the options available in the market and you will realize that there is no dearth of colors and shades in which eyeliners are available. Most women tend to stick to basic colors like black and brown when it comes to eyeliners but it may be a good idea to choose a colored eyeliner to accentuate your eye makeup and to create a look with a difference. In order to do so, you will need to understand which is a good eyeliner for you. This completely depends on your eye color. The basic aim of applying eyeliner is to create a certain depth in your eyes and to define your lash line. This is the reason it is important that you choose a colored eyeliner that serves all these purpose. It is important that the eyeliner does not take away from your eyes or does not distract in any way. If you have brown eyes, this does not matter because women with brown eyes are those lucky women who can carry off any shade of eyeliner. Other than the color of your eyes, the color of your hair, and your skin tone also go a long way in determining which eyeliner you should opt for.

If you have blue eyes, then it would be best to choose an eyeliner in a brown or bronze shade. This will enhance the blue of your eyes and accentuate them beautifully. You could also opt to choose colors like gray, purple, violet, and even blue but remember that if you choose blue, choose a shade that is darker than your eye color. If you are born with green or hazel eyes, then opt for eyeliner in shades like purple or brown. A gold eyeliner can also look gorgeous on women with hazel eyes. As mentioned before, women with brown eyes can experiment with as many colors as they want. Charcoal or black and navy blue eyeliner works well for everyone. Add a tinge of silver eyeliner to glam up the look a bit.

Wearing Colored Eyeliner

If you are opting to wear colored eyeliner, tips suggest that you combine two different shades of eyeliners to create a unique and exotic look. Combine a shade of eyeliner that suits you with a basic shade to enhance your eyes. Follow the tips given below to learn how to apply the eyeliner.
  • Use the lighter shade amongst the two eyeliners that you have chosen on the inner half of both eyelids and the darker colored eyeliner on the outer part of both eyelids.
  • Another great tip to apply color is to use black eyeliner on the outside part of the bottom eyelids. Then use a glitter eyeliner on the inner rim of the lower eyelids to create a glam girl look. Avoid those colors that you wear generally.
  • Apply black eyeliner and then top it with a blue eyeliner in a light shade. This will create a look that is dramatic but subtle. You can try as many combinations as you want with black eyeliner by using different shades like purple, gray, silver, or even green eyeliner.
These are just some of the tips that you can use to wear colored eyeliner. Choosing the best eyeliner for your eyes would depend on what the color of your eyes is, but if you do opt to wear colored eyeliner, do so with style and panache.
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Last Updated: 9/20/2011
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