There are few things in life that spice up your look more than a pristine and precise winged eyeliner or a sultry smokey eye. Unfortunately, these much sought after looks can take more attempts than our busy schedules allow. Is it possible to create beautiful symmetrical lines without being a geometry whiz? Can anyone produce a decadent shading of shadow without a degree in Art? The answer is yes, and the details are below:

1. Use a color that flatters your eye color

Just because a color is your favorite doesn’t make it the right color for your eyelids. Blue eyes are beautifully enhanced with warm colors to provide contrast. Green eyes come to life when paired with shades of purple. Neutral shades as well as gold tones can accentuate brown eyes. Those with Hazel eyes can utilize both shades of purple and neutral colors.

2. The Magnifying mirror is your new best friend

The bottom line, when creating the perfect lines, is to use magnification to your benefit. This will help to focus your attention to detail when applying both liquid and cream eyeliner to the upper and lower lash line. Magnification assists in seamless blending when aiming to create dimension by using multiple tones of shadows. It will also make comparison of the left and right eye tremendously easier.

3. Use an eye Primer

This is a step that many tend to skip, and it comes back to haunt them midday. Use a primer as your first layer on the eyelid. This will help your shadows to go on smoothly and last all day long with minimal smudging, creasing, or pooling of the colors. Eye primer can be applied to the upper and lower lid to lock the look into place.

4. Smudge to cover up errors

Sometimes in life, when you are drawing on your eyeliner wing, you just mess up. Yes, even with the best of intentions and your magnified mirror, it happens. There is no need to reach for the makeup remover and start all over again. When in doubt, smudge it out. A smudge can turn any eyeliner error into a smokey line in seconds. This can also be used to clean up shadow from the inner and outer corners of the eye.

5. You are not all set, until you set!

Setting powder is the cherry on top that holds the hard work in place all day long. When applied over shadows it helps to seamlessly blend the colors together to produce a flawless looking transition. This seals in shadow allowing for a polished and finished look. Setting powder also diminishes the dreaded transfer of eyeliner or mascara to the brow bone.