Celebrity beauty hacks are often a great source of inspiration for makeup and skincare trends. From flawless foundation application to perfecting the smoky eye, stars often show us the latest tips and tricks for showing off our unique beauty. A classic beauty look many of us aspire to perfect is the eccentric and glamorous winged eyeliner. Famous for being able to make eyes look bigger and more defined, this style is a staple for red carpet events, shooting a glamourous Instagram post and any other occasion that calls for a standout look. Getting it right isn’t as easy as it looks, however. To get the perfect winged eyeliner that’ll last all day, here’s what you need to know.
Preparing your skin
Before you start, it’s important to create a clean makeup base. So, start by using a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt, debris and excess oils. This will help lock in your product a lot better. Then, use a moisturizer to nourish the skin and prime your face before you start applying makeup. Additionally, use your designated setting spray to keep your product in place for longer.
Start by using a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt, debris and excess oils.
Finding the perfect tools
When it comes to Winged eyeliner, the tools you use to get you there are just as important as the skill. Each look requires the right make-up tools – starting with an eyeliner pencil. It’s important to choose a soft pencil formula with a creamy consistency that’s easy to work with on the eyes. The creamy formula will make it easier to smudge out and create a more diffused effect.
It’s important to choose a soft pencil formula with a creamy consistency that’s easy to work with on the eyes.
For more precise and clean lines, opt for a liquid eyeliner with a small brush tip. This will make it easier to draw the shape and structure of a wing and enhance the shape of your eyes. Additionally, an angled brush can come in handy to soften out any lines and achieve a fluttery finish.
For more precise and clean lines, opt for a liquid eyeliner with a small brush tip.
Drawing the iconic shape
Once the base is ready, it’s time to draw that iconic winged shape. Start by creating a line with the eyeliner of your choice from the inner corner of your eye upwards, creating a ‘V’ shape and extending it to the outer corner. To make the wing, continue the line outwards to create a soft angle — no dramatic sharp lines for this look! Finally, trace around the wing shape to fill in the gaps and create a bold, defined finish.
For extra definition, try dotting a tiny amount of glitter eye shadow at the wing tip to really make this look stand out!
Finishing touches
Once you’ve achieved the perfect wing, there are a few more things you need to do to ensure it lasts all day. To help set the lines in place and make them waterproof, use translucent powder. Apply a small amount along each side of the wing to help lock the shape in place. Additionally, use your designated setting spray to do a final spritz over your eyes. This will add extra definition to your look, while also making sure it stays in place until you’re ready to take it all off.
To help set the lines in place and make them waterproof, use translucent powder.
Sticky tape trick
Lastly, an easy trick to making sure each wing is symmetrical on both eyes is to use sticky tape! After prepping your eyelid with foundation and eye primer, take a small amount of tape and place it perpendicularly at the outer corner of your eye. Then use a liner pencil, liquid formula or even a gel-liner to outline both eyes. Lastly, remove the tape, use an eye shadow to soften and diffused the line, and you’ll be left with a symmetrical wing!
Conclusion
Winged eyeliner is a classic beauty look to master for any occasion. With the right tools, technique and a few top tips from the pros, you’ll be able to create the perfect, long-lasting winged eyeliner look. Don’t forget, with any look, practice makes perfect. Once you master the wing, you’ll be able to rock this iconic style anytime, anywhere.
