5 Graphic Eyeliner Makeup Looks To Level Up Your Eye Makeup Game
Classic eyeliner looks can never go out of style; we agree! But if your go-to eye makeup has always been the winged eyeliner, it is time to upgrade to some trendy graphic eyeliner looks. Since the experimental aesthetics of graphic eyeliner makeup are already making a wave on social media, how about you too experiment with some unique and abstract eye makeovers. Graphic eyeliner makeup can be as simple or as dramatic as you like, it is all about unleashing your creativity and expressing your style. So, without further ado, let’s get started with the looks.
5 Stunning Graphic Eyeliner Makeup Ideas
Here are 5 graphic eyeliner makeup ideas you can try to ace the eye makeup game.
1. Floating Crease Graphic Liner
Hands down a simple graphic eyeliner look to recreate, the floating crease graphic liner is just what it sounds like – a floating line on your crease. Instead of tracing your upper lash line like you usually do, use your liquid eyeliner to draw a line on the crease instead. If you have hooded eyes, draw the line slightly above your crease. To create this simple graphic eyeliner makeup, look straight ahead in the mirror and trace the natural shape of your crease. You can join the line to the inner and outer corner of your eyes or leave it floating on the lid, the choice is entirely yours.
2. Open Ended Graphic Eyeliner
Want to experiment with graphic eyes but can’t let go of your wings? The open-ended graphic eyeliner look is perfect for those who want to add a spin to this cult favourite winged eyeliner look. Draw a winged eyeliner as you normally would with a gel liner and then draw a floating crease in just the outer third of the eyelid and join the graphic liner to the tip of the wing. And there you have it, the best of both worlds.
3. Double Floating Graphic Eyeliner
Level up your floating graphic eyeliner makeup look by adding another line on your eyelid! Using a sketch pen liner, start by drawing a thin, precise line from the inner corner of your eye to the middle of your eyelid, well above your crease. Next, repeat the same step, but this time draw a line from the outer corner of your eye and trace it just along your crease to flaunt two floating lines instead of one. Double the graphic liner...double the fun!
4. Dotted Graphic Liner
This graphic eyeliner makeup look is perfect for those who want to experiment with the trend without going all out. Draw any eyeliner style that you are comfortable with and then using black eyeliner, draw small dots resting above the line you just drew. Another way to experiment with the dotted graphic eyeliner makeup is to draw 2-4 dots under your winged eyeliner depending on the length of your wing. Additionally, you can also add a dramatic dot to the centre of your lower lid for extra fun.
5. Coloured Graphic Eyeliner
Want to take your graphic eyeliner makeup look a level up? Ditch the black eyeliner and create these stunning styles with coloured eyeliner. Play safe with brown or make heads turn with blue as the possibilities are endless. You can also use a colourful eyeshadow and create this graphic eyeliner looks with a precise angled brush. Dampen your brush with a setting spray before dipping it into the eyeshadow to make sure the colours pop. Not sure which colours to apply? Browse through the different coloured eyeliners on the Maybelline Virtual Try-On tool to find your favourite shade. Alternatively, you can also use a glossy eyeliner to add a sheen to your graphic eyeliner makeup.
Pro tip: Looking for ideas on graphic eyeliner for hooded eyes? Try the Extended Feline Flick. To create this type of graphic eye, draw a regular cat eye and add drama to it by dragging the liner flick back to your eye socket. You can do this either on the inner corners or at the ends of the cat eye. So, elevate your eye makeup aesthetics by creating this graphic eyeliner for hooded eyes.
Now that you know about the varied graphic eyeliner makeup ideas, you can create one and unleash your creativity. Aiming to get a perfect graphic eye? The truth is there isn’t any rule for creating graphic eyes. However, you can reach a level of excellence by following the tips mentioned below;
Tips to get the perfect graphic liner look every time
1. Prep your eyelids with an eye primer or concealer before starting your eye makeup to make sure your liner stays in place all day without smudging or fading.
2. When creating a coloured graphic eyeliner look, keep your lip makeup simple – you want your eyes to get all the attention.
3. To make the coloured eyeliner appear more vibrant, create an eyelid base with a concealer that is a couple of shades (at least 2 shades) lighter than your skin tone. Once the eye makeup is done, you can focus on face makeup by using primer, foundation, and concealer. If you are unsure about your foundation shade, you can head towards the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool and find your perfect foundation match.
Remember, the final look of your graphic eyes can change depending on your eye shape. Learn how to apply eyeliner for your eye shape to get the most out of your graphic eyeliner look.
Makeup gives people the freedom to express themselves freely, try various looks, and experiment with colours. So, embrace graphic eyeliner makeup as one such practice and let your eyes and creativity do the talking.
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