L’Of-ciel Beauty 89
Wing It
Requiring a variety of techniques and different tools for lining the eye, mastering
the art is no piece of cake. Lucky for you, we have done the homework by narrowing
down the wide assortment of eyeliners to the best of the crop and top-rated ones
to help you attain precise strokes. All that’s left is practice makes perfect.
BY JOYCE FANBOBBI BROWN LONG-WEAR GEL EYELINER IN
BLACK INK
Gel liners are aplenty in the market, but one that truly stands out
is this true original from Bobbi Brown. From subtle to dramatic,
creating a range of looks for the eyes has never been easier with
this award-winning intensely pigmented eyeliner—it delivers the
precision of a liquid liner with the ease of a gel texture. Simply
dip the tip of the ultra-fine eyeliner brush into the waterproof and
humidity-resistant formula before applying even strokes along
the lash line for the flawless and lasting winged look.STILA SMUDGE POT IN BLACK
When it comes to pulling off sultry bedroom eyes, Stila’s
clever little gel never disappoints. Not only is it a spunky
and innovative alternative to traditional powder and liquid
formulas, its inky intensity also doubles as eyeliner and
eyeshadow—making it a true beauty convenience for
makeup rookies. Use a liner brush for razor-sharp precision
or smudge it on with your fingers for more coverage; the
possibilities are endless. Be sure to close the airtight lid
after each use so the gel stays soft and pliable.ESTÉE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR ZERO SMUDGE
LIQUID EYELINER
There is nothing more frustrating than pulling off carefully
drawn wings only to have your hard work in a smudged mess
hours later. Enters Estée Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge
Liquid Eyeliner. Boasting a reliable waterproof formula
combined with a superfine felt-tip applicator that glides on
the skin effortlessly, you are ensured a fuss-free precision line
every time the need to create neat, defined flicks arises, with
impressive staying power of at least 15 hours to boot.GUERLAIN LA PETITE ROBE NOIRE EYELINER IN
01 NOIR
Suffering from shaky hands? Lining along the lid no longer
has to be a tricky feat when you use the unique spinning disk
applicator of this ultra-black Guerlain waterproof eyeliner. The
innovative roller wheel which resembles a pizza cutter is the
ideal “training wheels” for makeup amateurs. There is nothing
intimidating about it as it rolls over the lid to trace seamless
lines in all shapes and thickness while offering a 12-hour hold
that won’t settle into creases.KAT VON D BEAUTY ANTI-PRECISION EYELINER
Inspired by lead singer of Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong’s
signature rock ‘n’ roll eyes, you too now can rock that smoky,
perfectly imperfect eye look with this anti-precision yet
highly blendable jumbo pencil. Only one swipe of the pencil
is required to deliver high-impact black pigment making it
the best tool for quick lining around the eye. It glides on
creamy, providing you with plenty of playtime to smoke it
out as desired (the messier, the better), all before it sets in
for unstoppable, long wear.SHISEIDO KAJAL INKARTIST IN 09 NIPPON NOIR
A four-in-one eye pencil that serves as a liner, kajal, eyeshadow
and brow colour by Shiseido, who just made the making of
graphic statements an absolute breeze. Thanks to its soft,
graduated point, it is precise enough to create a thin, smooth
band yet wide enough to swath across the entire lid. It comes
with a detachable sharpener to maintain the tip as well as a
built-in sponge for easy blending. Top it off with its crease-
proof and waterproof formula, and you have yourself a miracle
pencil that does it all.