Create the perfect winged eyeliner with this step by step guide.
Winged eyeliner is one of our favourite makeup looks. It can be quite difficult or time-consuming to achieve the results desired. However, with some practice, patience and confidence, you can be the winged eyeliner queen.
Eyeliners are used to emphasize the beauty of your eyes. Eyeliners not only make your eyes look bigger, but they also give them a beautiful shape and sense of attraction. Nowadays it has become a must-have adornment for any girl before stepping out of the home. A simple way to highlight your features, getting along a fresh and sweet look.
A winged eyeliner adds colour to the eyes, making them even more attractive. You can use mix up your look with different colours and textures available. Eyeliners are a fantastic tool if you wish to keep it simple at work, yet have a fresh, bright and vibrant look.

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Types of Liner
- Pencil liners are very easy to apply. However, they might not feel as smooth as gel eyeliner or liquid eyeliner. You might also find them smudging very quickly.
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Gel Crayon Eyeliner is a great option if you prefer a pencil.
- Gel eyeliners usually come in a pot and with a little brush. They are really easy to use and create a smooth and effortless look. They are very long-lasting too.
Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner will stay put as long as you wish.
- Liquid eyeliners are used for precision and clarity, and they usually come in a tube along with a brush. They can often take some time to dry after applying. Make sure you have enough time for that.
Rimmel London Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Liner is a must for a defined look.
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How to achieve the perfect winged eyeliner in 5 simple steps.
There are a variety of eyeliners to choose from select the one you are most comfortable with. Felt-tip liner, pencil eyeliner liquid eyeliner and gel eyeliner are the most popular. It is also very handy to have a concealer or make-up remover to correct any mistakes during the process.
- Get your eyes area ready to rock.
Apply a concealer under your eye, as well as on your eyelid. This will help create a smooth and silky base for your makeup. It is really important not to skip this step as a healthy-looking base can help create an everlasting and beautiful look. HD Photogenic Concealer Wand from NYX has a variety of shades and adds to a smooth look.
- Top up with some exciting eyeshadow.
Try a simple and light eyeshadow if you wish your eyeliner to stand out. You also have the option to make it exciting and glamorous by using glittery eyeshadow. Ensure you are matched with the dress you are wearing, making it look full of harmony. The Urban Decay Naked Wild West Eyeshadow Palette is a beautiful option for a shimmering look.
- Create your desired winged eyeliner shape
Take a pencil eyeliner, gel eyeliner or liquid eyeliner and draw your desired wing on the outer edge of your eyes. It is entirely up to you how long you wish to make it, as well as the thickness of your wing.
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- Draw the line towards the inner corner of your eye
Now take along the line you created towards the inner corner of your eye. If you struggle to extend the line in a go, you can cover half of your eye and then continue with the other half after a pause. Gradually make the line thinner as you come closer to your eye.
- Fill in the gaps and finish
Now fill in any gaps or make any adjustments needed. If you wish to make your line a bit thicker or longer, now is the time to brush it all up and get the look you dreamed of. Finish the look with L’Oreal Paris X Elie Saab Limited Edition Paradise Mascara
Author: Monica Lachu
