Eyeliner/mascara tips for blonde-ish lashes (eyeliner gap)

[new2makeup12]

Hi! I've just recently started getting into makeup. Having trouble with a "gap" between my liner and lashes /: what are some tips to fill this gap? Any advice is appreciated 🙂

[RAWRitsRED]

Hi @new2makeup12!

I've been doing the winged eyeliner look for 12 years.  It took a lot of practice to get it right.  Like others have said, tight lining will help get rid of the space between your liner and lashes.  Lift your lid up a bit so you're able to fill the space in.  I recommend a pencil liner instead of liquid when first starting out to prevent smudging or getting it in your eye.

I think you did a great job with your liner!  I like to extend my liner a bit longer and make it really sharp.  If you mess up, you can clean it up with concealer and a flat concealer brush!

[Anonymous]

Just like they said, blend some shadow (or pencil liner) right at your lashline with a brush FIRST. Then go over it like you normally would with your regular liquid/gel liner. Works great! Been doing it for years. My lashes are light like yours. Tightlining takes it a step further, but it can be irritating to your eye and/or transfer to your lower lid 

[ChescaCat]

Typically I first do my eyeliner, then I will "stamp" over it with a matte black eyeshadow using a small angled brush (Tati has a video somewhere on youtube with this technique). Then I apply mascara, making sure to really wiggle and roll the wand at the base. Usually that deals with any gaps, but if I really want it black at the end I will use a black pencil liner on the upper waterline.

[snoflakefaerie]

You may want to check out videos about tightlining, which includes lining your upper water line. If that doesn't work, or you don't feel comfortable doing it, I would try using a powder eyeshadow along your lashline. 

[new2makeup12]

Thank you! Yeah, tightlining scares me lol. I will try a shadow.

[AshGarcia]

You did really good! I never could line without yanking my eyelid around so usually either go for powder liner on a damp liner brush or brush darker eyeshadow along the line to fill in a bit. After watching all the YouTubes some things you just have to play around and find a way that works best for you.

[new2makeup12]

Thank you! I freehanded this. 🙂 I will definitely try the shadow with a damp brush. Do you think the black is suited for someone with lighter color lashes or is it too dark/harsh? this was a sample eyeliner pen in black, but I also have a gel liner in charcoal. 🙂

[AshGarcia]

If you like black and it makes you feel bold & confident that’s all that matters. You’ve got the dark mascara to match so it looks good. One thing I find helps a lot with using shadow or powder liner is to use eye primer. The Tarte in bloom palette is one of my favorites for lining because it has a super dark blackish brown and the formula is highly pigmented without being too soft and powdery. I have a small round dense eye brush that can go in dry and still give a pretty defined line with that palette.

[lipstick4soul]

It’s really a matter of personal preference @new2makeup12  I have similar coloring and used to like a very dark brown liner and mascara but I’d wear black now.

You did a great job! It might just take getting used to seeing this look on yourself but do whatever you like!