Start with clean, dry eyelids
Apply an eyeshadow primer or a light dusting of powder
Choose the eyeliner type you want to use
Rest your elbow on a stable surface
Look slightly downward into a mirror
Gently pull the outer corner of the eye taut if needed
Draw small, short strokes close to the lash line
Keep the line as close to the lashes as possible
Connect the strokes to form a smooth line
Make the line thinner at the inner corner and thicker toward the outer corner if desired
Keep both eyes even by checking them side by side
Use a cotton swab or makeup remover to correct mistakes
Let liquid or gel eyeliner dry before blinking fully
Apply mascara after the eyeliner is set
Remove eyeliner gently at the end of the day