On Mondays, I share a tip, product or
tutorial that will help you look polished and put-together quickly and
with minimal effort. You definitely don't have to be a rushed mom to
benefit from these posts...anyone who needs to be out-the-door fast (and
who doesn't?!) can appreciate Mommy Makeup Mondays!
Happy Monday! Today I have a great tip for all those sleep-deprived moms people out there. This 20-second trick can help you look well-rested and will make your eyes look big and bright.
Lining your lower waterline with a white or a "nude for me" (i.e. your skin stone) eyeliner helps create the illusion of more open, whiter and brighter eyes. It reduces redness and the natural pink tone of the waterline, and will make you look like you got 10 hours of sleep. (We can dream, can't we?!)
In the photos above, you can see how much more bright-eyed I look with white or beige in my waterline. The top left shows Stila's Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz. (The shade is now called Apricot Nude...it is $18 at Sephora.) On the top right, I used Rimmel's Soft Kohl Kajal Pencil in Pure White. (It's only $3.99 at Ulta...can you beat that?!) The bottom photo shows my eye with no liner.
Conversely, lining in black will close up your eyes. (It is a great trick for those with big eyes who want to make them look smaller.) Black also gives a more dramatic look to the eye, but doesn't help you look more well-rested and awake. Below, on the left is my eye with no liner. On the right, my waterline has Mac's Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline ($16) on it.
A quick note - I personally prefer a flat, matte white for the lower waterline, as opposed to a shimmery white. Shimmer looks nice, but I find that matte white is more flattering. I use my shimmery white pencils for inner corner and brow highlights.
Other great options for these shades in eyeliner pencils:
High End Beige Pencils:
Tarte EmphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener - $19 at Sephora
NARS Larger Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte - $24 at Sephora
Illamasqua Medium Pencil in Hex or Vow- $20 at Sephora
High End White Pencils:
Mac Eye Kohl in Fascinating - $16
NARS Larger Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner in Santa Monica Blvd - $24 at Sephora
Drugstore Beige Pencils:
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude - $4.49 at Ulta
(This is the only one I could find!! If you know of another, please leave it in the comments below!)
Drugstore White Pencils:
NYX Slide On Pencil in Pure White - $7.99 at Ulta
Jane Cosmetics Water-Resistant Eyeliner in Pure White - $6 at Ulta (on sale right now for $4!)
Prestige Kohl Eyeliner in White - $4.29 at Ulta
Tell me what you think! Will you try this quick tip? Do you already do this on a daily basis to help fake sleep? What are your favorite pencils?
Lining your lower waterline with a white or a "nude for me" (i.e. your skin stone) eyeliner helps create the illusion of more open, whiter and brighter eyes. It reduces redness and the natural pink tone of the waterline, and will make you look like you got 10 hours of sleep. (We can dream, can't we?!)
Conversely, lining in black will close up your eyes. (It is a great trick for those with big eyes who want to make them look smaller.) Black also gives a more dramatic look to the eye, but doesn't help you look more well-rested and awake. Below, on the left is my eye with no liner. On the right, my waterline has Mac's Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline ($16) on it.
(In all 5 photos above, I am wearing Mac's Paint Pot in Nubile on my lids (it was limited edition, but is similar to Painterly), Mac's Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Mascara (the length wand) on top and bottom lashes, Maybelline Fit Me Concealer under my eyes, and Anastasia Brow Wiz in Caramel to define my brows).
A quick note - I personally prefer a flat, matte white for the lower waterline, as opposed to a shimmery white. Shimmer looks nice, but I find that matte white is more flattering. I use my shimmery white pencils for inner corner and brow highlights.
Other great options for these shades in eyeliner pencils:
High End Beige Pencils:
Tarte EmphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener - $19 at Sephora
NARS Larger Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte - $24 at Sephora
Illamasqua Medium Pencil in Hex or Vow- $20 at Sephora
High End White Pencils:
Mac Eye Kohl in Fascinating - $16
NARS Larger Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner in Santa Monica Blvd - $24 at Sephora
Drugstore Beige Pencils:
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude - $4.49 at Ulta
(This is the only one I could find!! If you know of another, please leave it in the comments below!)
Drugstore White Pencils:
NYX Slide On Pencil in Pure White - $7.99 at Ulta
Jane Cosmetics Water-Resistant Eyeliner in Pure White - $6 at Ulta (on sale right now for $4!)
Prestige Kohl Eyeliner in White - $4.29 at Ulta
Tell me what you think! Will you try this quick tip? Do you already do this on a daily basis to help fake sleep? What are your favorite pencils?
As
always, everything in this post is my honest personal opinion. No
affiliate links were used. I have not accepted any consideration for
sharing these items with you. Unless indicated otherwise, all products
were purchased by me with my own money.
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