VIDEO: EASY Waterproof Winged Eyeliner Tutorial using Pencil Liner

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Winged eyeliner can be so challenging for everyone, and it can really slow down your routine when you’re getting ready. Liquid liner is the least forgiving, and one small move can ruin your makeup look. Pencil eyeliner has been my go-to for years as I try to simplify and reduce the time it take me to do my makeup for work.

I still love the look of winged eyeliner, but I prefer a natural, thin wing to help make my small hooded eyes look larger and more awake. In this tutorial, I share how to apply pencil eyeliner to achieve a soft, natural wing.

I have found the best waterproof eyeliner pencils to be the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils because they’re smudge proof and long-lasting. Liner color used for this look is “Demolition.” Also mentioned: Zero, Roach, & Love Drug.

1. Start by dotting/dabbing the pencil liner on the upper lid, very close to your lash line. Avoid dragging the liner across your lid and making a full line.
2. Using a Sigma Flat Definer Brush, buff the liner into the lash line to create a soft, thin line. Avoid going too close to the inner corner. Smudge the liner into the lashes as you go towards the inner corner, versus applying a line on top.
3. Place the pencil in the outer corner of the eye and lightly create a wing pointing towards the end of your brow. Use the brush to soften the line and extend the wing if needed.
4. Lightly line the lower lash line (under/within the lashes). Avoid going too far into the inner corner. Smudge the lower liner gently with the brush. 
5. Using a bit of liner on the brush, connect the lower lash line to the wing.
6. Optional: clean up the bottom of the wing using a Sigma Concealer Brush and a bit of concealer or foundation.

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