Eyeliner is one of the most versatile makeup products that can transform your look in seconds. Whether you want to create a subtle or dramatic effect, there is an eyeliner style for you. But how do you know which one suits your eye shape and color best?
In this blog post, I will show you 29 eyeliner looks for every eye shape and color, from almond to hooded, from blue to brown. You will learn how to apply eyeliner like a pro, what products and tools you need, and what colors and finishes work best for you. Plus, I will share some tips and tricks to make your eyes pop and enhance your natural beauty. Ready to rock your eyeliner game? Let’s get started!
Tightline
Create a natural and defined look with a tightline. This look involves applying a thin line of eyeliner, usually black or brown, along the base of the upper lashes, filling in the gaps between them. The tightline helps to enhance the shape and the length of the lashes, without looking too obvious or heavy.
Cat Eye
Create a glamorous and flirty look with a cat eye. This look involves creating a thick and curved winged eyeliner on the outer corner of the upper lash line, which mimics the shape of a cat’s eye. The cat eye can be worn with any eyeshadow color or style, or alone for a classic look.
Doll Eye
Create a cute and innocent look with a doll eye. This look involves applying a thick line of eyeliner, usually black, along the upper and lower lash lines, and extending it slightly beyond the outer corner of the eye, creating a round and open shape. The doll eye can be paired with a light and shimmery eyeshadow, and a coat of mascara for a doll-like effect.
Kitten Eye
Create a subtle and chic look with a kitten eye. This look involves creating a small and thin winged eyeliner on the outer corner of the upper lash line, which adds a subtle lift and definition to the eyes. The kitten eye can be paired with any eyeshadow color or style, or worn alone for a minimalistic look.
Double Winged Eyeliner
Create a bold and edgy look with a double winged eyeliner. This look involves creating two winged eyeliner shapes on the upper lash line, one on the outer corner and one on the inner corner, creating a symmetrical and striking effect. The double winged eyeliner can be worn with a dark or a bright eyeshadow, depending on the desired contrast.
Floating Eyeliner
Create a modern and trendy look with a floating eyeliner. This look involves drawing a line of eyeliner, usually black or colorful, above the crease of the eye, creating a floating effect. The floating eyeliner can be worn with a neutral or a matching eyeshadow, or alone for a minimalist look.
Negative Space Eyeliner
Create a creative and artistic look with a negative space eyeliner. This look involves using a concealer or a lighter eyeshadow to create a gap or a shape within the eyeliner, creating a negative space effect. The negative space eyeliner can be worn with any eyeshadow color or style, or alone for a unique look.
Graphic Liner
Create a geometric and futuristic look with a graphic liner. This look involves using an eyeliner, usually black or colorful, to create a geometric shape on the eyelid, such as a triangle, a square, or a diamond. The graphic liner can be worn alone or with a matching eyeshadow for a cohesive look.
Neon Eyeliner
Create a fun and vibrant look with a neon eyeliner. This look involves applying a bright eyeliner, such as pink, green, or blue, along the upper or lower lash line, or both, creating a pop of color. The neon eyeliner can be worn with a neutral or a contrasting eyeshadow, or alone for a playful look.
Glitter Eyeliner
Create a sparkly and festive look with a glitter eyeliner. This look involves applying a glitter eyeliner, usually silver or gold, along the upper or lower lash line, or both, creating a shimmering effect. The glitter eyeliner can be worn with any eyeshadow color or style, or alone for a glamorous look.
Smokey Eye
Create a sultry and sophisticated look with a smokey eye. This look involves applying a dark eyeshadow, such as black, brown, or gray, on the eyelid and blending it into the crease, creating a smokey effect. The lower lash line is also lined with the same eyeshadow, and a black eyeliner and mascara complete the look.
Halo Eye
Create a radiant and dimensional look with a halo eye. This look involves applying a light and shimmery eyeshadow, such as a champagne, gold, or bronze, on the center of the eyelid, creating a halo effect. A darker eyeshadow, such as a brown or a plum, is used to define the inner and outer corner of the eye, and the crease. An eyeliner and a mascara complete the look.
Cut Crease
Create a dramatic and eye-catching look with a cut crease. This look involves applying a contrasting eyeshadow color on the eyelid, such as a bright or metallic shade, and then using a concealer or a lighter eyeshadow to create a sharp line along the crease, which separates the two colors. The cut crease can be finished with a winged eyeliner and a coat of mascara for a dramatic effect.
Double Liner
Create a colorful and fun look with a double liner. This look involves applying two lines of eyeliner, one on the upper lash line and one on the lower lash line, using different colors, such as black and blue, or purple and green, creating a colorful effect. The double liner can be worn with a neutral or a matching eyeshadow, or alone for a simple and chic look.
Tightelining with Smudged Liner
Create a soft and defined look with a tightelining with smudged liner. This look involves applying a thin line of eyeliner, usually black or brown, along the base of the upper lashes, filling in the gaps between them, and then smudging it with a brush or a cotton bud to create a soft and smoky effect. The tightelining with smudged liner can be worn with any eyeshadow color or style, or alone for a natural and smooth look.
Inner Corner Highlight
Create a bright and awake look with an inner corner highlight. This look involves applying a light and shimmery eyeshadow, such as a white, a silver, or a gold, on the inner corner of the eye, creating a highlight effect. The inner corner highlight can be worn with any eyeshadow color or style, or alone for a fresh and clean look.
Brown Eyeliner
Create a warm and flattering look with a brown eyeliner. This look involves applying a brown eyeliner, either matte or shimmery, along the upper or lower lash line, or both, creating a warm and flattering effect. The brown eyeliner can be worn with any eyeshadow color or style, or alone for a simple and elegant look.
Winged Eyeliner with Colored Liner
Create a cool and stylish look with a winged eyeliner with colored liner. This look involves creating a winged eyeliner, usually black, on the upper lash line, and then applying a colored eyeliner, such as blue, green, or purple, on the lower lash line, creating a cool and stylish effect. The winged eyeliner with colored liner can be worn with a neutral or a contrasting eyeshadow, or alone for a trendy look.
Lash Line Liner with Mascara
Create a classic and polished look with a lash line liner with mascara. This look involves applying a thin line of eyeliner, usually black or brown, along the upper lash line, creating a classic and polished effect. A coat of mascara, either black or brown, adds some volume and length to the lashes. The lash line liner with mascara can be worn with any eyeshadow color or style, or alone for a timeless look.
FAQs
- Is it better to wear eyeliner on top or bottom? The choice between wearing eyeliner on the top or bottom depends on personal preference and desired makeup style. Many opt for top eyeliner to define and lift the eyes, while bottom eyeliner can add balance and intensity. Experiment with both to discover what complements your eye shape and overall look.
- Do eyes look bigger with eyeliner on top or bottom? Applying eyeliner to the top lash line generally makes eyes appear larger and more defined. This technique opens up the eyes and creates the illusion of a lifted gaze. However, some individuals prefer a more balanced look by applying eyeliner to both the top and bottom lash lines, while keeping the bottom line subtle to avoid minimizing eye size.
- How to do eyeliner styles? Achieving various eyeliner styles involves mastering techniques like the classic winged liner, cat eye, or smudged liner. Practice steady strokes, experiment with different shapes, and use quality eyeliner products. Online tutorials and guides can provide step-by-step instructions for each style.
- Which eyeliner is most attractive? The most attractive eyeliner depends on personal style, eye shape, and the desired look. Liquid eyeliners offer precision for defined lines, while pencil eyeliners allow for a softer, smudged appearance. Gel eyeliners provide versatility, allowing you to create both sharp and blended lines. Experiment with different types to find what complements your features and achieves the desired effect.