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Safety Tips - 02/22/07
Eye
liner is a type of cosmetic used along
the rim of the eye. There are many
different types of eyeliner that can
be used to create effects from the
dramatic to the subtle. There are
four main categories of eye liner
available: liquid, powder-based pencil,
wax-based pencil, and kohl. Liquid
and pencil eyeliners are available
in nearly every imaginable color,
including glitter varieties.
Liquid
eyeliner is the most difficult type
to apply and creates the most dramatic
effect. It creates a very precise,
defined line and is usually used on
the upper eyelid only. Liquid eye
liner is typically sold in a small
bottle with a precision applicator
brush, and can create a very sultry
effect.
Pencil
eyeliners are easier to control and
have a more subtle look than liquid
eyeliners. Powder-based pencils are
harder and can create a more defined
line than the wax-based variety. Wax-based
pencils are more amenable to smudging
and can be used to create a smoky
effect.
Kohl
is a traditional cosmetic in the Middle
East, from Egypt to India, where it
has been in use since the Bronze Age.
Kohl-style liners are available in
the United States in pencil, loose
powder, and pressed powder forms.
Kohl is usually black, but may appear
in other dark colors, and it can be
applied to the inside of the eyelid,
behind the lashes, unlike the other
types of eye liner. The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) issued a warning
against kohl-based products imported
into the United States because of
health concerns, as many of these
products contain very high levels
of lead.
In
addition to being one of the oldest
and most popular cosmetics, eye liner
is significant in many cultures and
can be used to define one's identity
or affinity with a group.
Applying eyeliner!
First
apply eye shadow, then move on to
apply eye liner.
Position
your lining device. Hold the lining
device as you do a pen or pencil.
Turn your hand so the applicator tip
is parallel to your eyelid.
If
you are in the beginning stages of
makeup application, do not use liquid
eyeliner.....It can get you real upset.....It's
kinda tricky....try it later on after
you get the hang of things a little.
Instead start with an eye liner pencil.
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Using an eye liner pencil,
run the pencil above the
upper eyelid lashes right
close to the lash line.
At first it is best to only
line directly above where
the lashes are growing,
do not extend your line
too close to the inner corner
of the eye, it might not
look right. You can play
with extending the liner
line later when you feel
a little more comfortable
with eye makeup.
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When you
have finished lining, lightly
smudge the line you just
drew. Mostly pencils have
a foam rubber smudger on
one end. Smudging softens
some of the harshness the
line may have, in other
words, blend the line in
a little so it dosen't look
like a distinct line. A
Q-tip works just as well.
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After you
line and smudge, use a small
pointy brush and run a coat
of the dark eyeshadow over
the eyeliner. Do this if
the line looks like it stands
out too much, it softens
it and is a "must do"
step for liquid liner.
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Almost
every make-up wearing woman uses some
sort of eyeliner. Women are more likely
to wear liner than mascara on their
eyes, and much more prone to liner
than shadow.
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