Overdoing it on the bottom lid. Heavily lining your lower lid — especially with a very dark color — can make your eyes look smaller, says Mary Clarke, a product analyst in the Good Housekeeping Research Institute beauty lab. Plus, youre more likely to end up with under-eye smudges.

Should eyeliner go on bottom lid?

Keep the liner to the top lid for a more lifted, youthful effect. If you really, really want to go after your bottom lash line, Stiles recommends using a lighter color there than youre using on the top. This will still give you definition, but feels softer and more flattering, she adds.

How do you apply eyeliner to the bottom lid?

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What does eyeliner on the waterline do?

Adding eyeliner to your waterline is an easy way to change up your eye makeup. It can add darkness to a smoky eye, brighten up tired/red eyes, make smaller eyes look bigger, and big eyes look smaller. The waterlines are the area where your eyelids meet to close your eyes.

Why does my eyeliner always smudge under my eyes?

One of the main reasons your eyeliner smudges is because of oil—whether its natural oil from your skin or from your moisturizer. Start your makeup routine with a clean face, and if you want to apply moisturizer around your eyes, use a product that is lightweight to reduce the risk of your eyeliner smearing later on.

What type of eyeliner makes eyes look bigger?

Apply White or Flesh-toned Eyeliner on Your Waterline. It closes up your eye to a great extent and makes it appear smaller. However, if you use black eyeliner under the lower lash line and use a white or flesh-toned eyeliner on the waterline, it will open up the eye and create the illusion of bigger eyes.