EXPERT EYE TIPS ENHANCE THE WINDOWS OF THE SOUL

“The easiest way to add drama is by focusing on the eyes”, says Francois Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS.

Eyeliner is back with a vengeance. Not since the sixties has it enjoyed such a resurgence.

The usual top and bottom lines have taken on a new style with the winged liner which can take on many different guises depending on your mood and the occasion.

To find out some top professional tips we asked Rebecca Moore, Nars Senior Artist for her  top tips for eyeliner application.

It is essential for eyeliner application to first prep the lid. Use an eyeshadow base (my favourite is the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base) to prevent eyeliner from moving or smudging throughout the day.

Your mirror is your tool. Depending on what you would like your eyeliner look to be, change the angle of your mirror. For a clean line into the lashes hold the mirror low and keep your chin high. This stretches the lid for a clean one swipe application.

For a winged liner, hold the mirror straight ahead. Follow the bottom waterline to the corner of the eyebrow and draw a line to your desired length. Whilst the eye is open connect the line from the wing “tail” on to the lid. Colour in any gaps and add a thin line from the inner corner of the eye, into the lash line and finish at your wing. For winged liner I love to use the NARS Climax Liquid Eyeliner.

The NARS High Pigment Longwear Eyeliners are great for creating a smudged smoky winged eyeliner look. Apply a line onto the lid and use a smudge brush to pull the eyeliner out at an angle to form a soft, subtle winged liner. Use the NARS Flat Concealer Brush and some foundation to help clean the eyeliner shape if needed and create a sharper line.

Be inspired by different eras. This is a great way to have fund with eyeliner looks and create something more playful.

A 60’s eyeliner look is always a great go to! Not only do we want to create a “floating liner” but you would bring your winged liner much lower. The best way to do this is to follow the natural shape of the eye, taking the liner all the way to the inner and outer corner. Forming a ‘C’ shape which hugs the lashes. Now to create that classic 60’s floating eyeliner, use your mirror and look straight ahead with the eye open. Form a thin line slightly above the crease, forming a parallel shape to the liner on the lash line. Voila! A modern 60’s look

Add a grunge  twist on a classic wing eyeliner by focusing this under the eye. Create your wing shape as you would normally. However this time, instead of connecting the shape on the eyelid you are going to connect this to the bottom waterline. This gives a fuller lash and a more defined shape. Don’t forget to connect your line all the way to the inner corner. Complete this grungy eyeliner with a chunky lash by using the NARS Climax Extreme Mascara.

Check out the NARS eyeliners – Climax Liquid Eyeliner – an intense black liquid eyeliner that delivers instant payoff with 16 hour smudge-resistant waterproof wear. Ideal for holidays and those hot summer days.

High Pigment Longwear Eyeliner – a highly pigmented gel like eyeliner pencil that delivers long lasting, 12 hour wear in 16 matte to metallic shades.