Quick and Easy Tips for Choosing the Right Eye Pencil
Whether your goal in eye makeup is a natural or an intense look, the first thing you should do is set aside your fear of making mistakes. Many women get stressed with eye pencil or eyeliner because they're focused on perfection. Yet mistakes can be cleaned up in seconds, and you can try the shape you want again right away. The good news is that the more you practice with eye pencil, the more skilled you'll become. We'd even bet that after a while, your hand will automatically start drawing the shape you want!
Which Eye Pencil Is Best for You?
You can use eye pencil as a secret tool to make your eyes look bigger, or to create smoky eye makeup. Once you have decided on the look you want, the most important next step is choosing the texture and color of your eye pencil.
We're going to give you some exciting tips and tricks on this. Our first recommendation is an eye pencil that is easy to apply, leaves no room for mistakes and won't smudge or transfer. With its extra-strong, intense pigments and waterproof formula, Alix Avien Extreme Lasting Effect Eye Pencil in brown stands out for delivering an even, flawless finish in a single application.
A small reminder: the best effect in makeup comes from rich, blendable, intensely pigmented pencils. Its creamy, soft texture and all-day staying power are what make Extreme Lasting Effect Eye Pencil a must-have for us. A flawless choice for smoky eye makeup, this eye pencil is waterproof, so it doesn't smudge, run or spread. Because it's dermatologically tested, it can also be applied along the lash line and on the waterline.
How Should You Choose an Eye Pencil for Your Eye Color?
Eye pencils are loved more than liquid eyeliners because they create a softer look on the eyes and help prevent smudging and transfer. Here's an easy tip for drawing attention to your eyes: create contrast with the color of your eye pencil to make your eye color stand out. This technique makes your eye makeup more striking and eye-catching. One thing makeup artists agree on for every eye color: a black eye pencil absorbs light and makes your eye color stand out even more.
Which Eye Pencil Should Brown Eyes Choose?
Since brown eyes are naturally neutral, it's important to choose shades that catch the warm light in this color. Deep purples and emerald greens, plus warm gold tones applied to the corners of the eyes, are must-haves for this eye color.
Eye Pencils for Blue Eyes
On the color wheel, the opposite of blue is yellow. That's why it's recommended that blue eyes go for golden browns, bronzes and copper tones to beautifully bring out the blue.
Which Eye Pencil Shade Can Hazel Eyes Choose?
Hazel eyes are considered multidimensional because they contain green, gold and brown tones. Hazel eyes are very open to different makeup approaches, and the colors that bring out their green tones are shades of purple, pink and burgundy.
The Best Eye Pencils for Green Eyes
Green eyes should make the most of every shade of burgundy. On the color wheel, our starting point, shades of green and red complement each other. Golden browns can also make green eyes look like a more yellowish green.
A Rare Eye Pencil Pick for Rare Gray Eyes
Gray eyes, one of the least common eye colors, usually look dark gray, grayish blue or grayish green. For this rare color, violet shades and contrasting burgundy tones are recommended.
What Are the Eye Pencil Techniques for Each Eye Shape?
Almond-shaped eyes usually have a smaller eyelid and, because of their width, turn slightly upward at the outer corners. They're the most versatile eye shape for trying more makeup looks. The two best makeup looks for this eye shape, and the most popular almond-eye makeup techniques, are the cat eye and winged eyeliner.
With round eyes, which stand out for being big, you can use eye pencil to enhance and even change the shape of your eyes. The trick is to draw attention to the outer eye area. By extending your eye pencil toward the outer corner of your eye, you can create almond-shaped eye makeup.
For oval eye shapes where the eyelid looks like a single layer or the lid crease isn't defined, makeup artists say the best look is dramatic makeup: you can run the eye pencil along your upper lid to create a subtle smoky eye, or use the pencil to extend the wing outward at an upward angle. If the outer corner of your eye sits slightly lower than the inner corner, you may have downturned eyes.
With downturned eyes, you can lift your eyes with the help of eye pencil. We recommend drawing a thin line along the inner corner and the middle of the eye, then making it thicker toward the outer corner. You can work out the length of your line by locating the outer corner of your eye and the tail of your brow.
If your eyelids sit close to your eyes like a hood, you can do eye makeup that pulls them toward the outer corners. To do this, draw a thin line along one-third of the eye, then add a thick vertical wing at the outer corner. To have more control, make sure your eye pencil doesn't smudge.
How Should You Use Eye Pencil to Make Your Eyes More Striking? Expert Tips
Quick answer: The most effective way to highlight your eye color is to use contrast on the color wheel; with the right Alix Avien shades, you can make your eyes stand out instantly.
Did you know how much power that little pencil in your makeup bag really has? As a makeup expert, my biggest piece of advice is not to hide in the safe harbor of black. Whatever your eye color, there is always a contrasting color that will make it shine. For example, if you have blue eyes, copper and bronze tones bring out their blue like crystal. Green eyes should go for warm undertones like burgundy and plum, while hazel eyes should use purple and pink pencils to bring out their shifting reflections. If you have brown eyes, you won't be able to resist the depth that emerald green and deep purples create. You can find many options to create these contrasts in the Alix Avien color range, and when you look in the mirror in the morning, you'll see a much more energetic expression.
How Should You Apply Eye Pencil to Make Downturned Eyes Look More Lifted?
Quick answer: To make your eyes look more lifted, thicken the line at the outer corner and finish it with a slight wing toward the tail of your brow.
If you look in the mirror and feel your gaze looks a bit tired or droopy, we can change that in seconds with the right application technique. With downturned eyes, our main goal is to lift the gaze. When applying your Alix Avien eye pencil, follow a very thin line from the inner corner to the middle of your eye, and gradually thicken the line as you get closer to the outer corner. The most critical point is the finish: instead of stopping the line right at the lash line, end it with a wing that flicks slightly upward toward the tail of your brow. This little illusion instantly gives your face a more dynamic, lifted look.
What Kind of Eye Pencil Should You Choose for a Smoky Eye?
Quick answer: To get a smoky look, choose creamy, soft-textured Alix Avien pencils that are easy to blend.
The secret to those smoky looks we always admire lies in how the pencil glides on your skin. Trying to create a smoky effect with hard, dry pencils both tires the skin around your eyes and leads to a patchy look. That's why you should always choose creamy, highly pigmented pencils. Formulas that don't set the moment you apply them, giving you time to blend with a brush, make the job much easier. I also recommend considering Alix Avien's waterproof options so your makeup doesn't run all night and stays as fresh as it was in the morning. That way, you stay in control all day, and the mysterious feel of your look stays intact.
Can You Make Big, Round Eyes Look Almond-Shaped?
Quick answer: To balance round eyes and give them a more elongated shape, use horizontal lines that draw attention to the outer area.
If your eyes are very round and you want a more almond-shaped, elongated look, we should use illusion techniques. When applying your eye pencil, put your focus entirely on the outer corner. Extending the line outward at a horizontal angle breaks up the roundness of the eye and creates a more linear, elongated impression. When you concentrate your Alix Avien pencil on the outer part and keep the inner area simpler, you'll notice that your gaze looks much more dramatic and closer to an almond shape.
Does Black Eye Pencil Make Your Eyes Look Smaller, and How Should You Apply It?
Quick answer: Black pencil can make the eyes look smaller when applied to the waterline; to define your eyes without shrinking them, target the outer lash line.
The most common concern about black pencil is that it makes the eyes look smaller than they are. In fact, it all depends on where you apply the pencil. If you apply it to your inner waterline, your gaze becomes sharper, but your eyes may look smaller. If you want definition without making your eyes look smaller, apply your black Alix Avien pencil to the outer part of your lash line and blend it slightly. Another professional trick of mine is to apply a nude or white pencil to the waterline and use black only on the outermost edge of the lower lash line. With this technique, you get the appeal of that dark color while keeping your eyes looking open.
Which Shades Should You Use to Bring Out Blue Eyes?
Use the power of contrasting colors and choose warm metallic tones like copper and bronze.
How Should I Finish My Pencil Line to Lift Downturned Eyes?
Thicken the line at the outer corner and finish it with a slight upward wing.
What Is the Advantage of Using a Waterproof Eye Pencil?
Especially in smoky makeup, it keeps the product from running, smudging or breaking down during the day due to outside factors like sweating.
How Should I Extend My Pencil Line to Make My Eyes Look More Elongated?
Extend it outward from the outer corner of your eye at a horizontal angle to draw attention to this area.
How Should Someone With Small Eyes Apply Black Pencil?
Avoid applying it to the waterline; instead, apply the pencil to the outer part of the lash line and blend it slightly to make the eyes look wider.
Makeup has a playful side: you can do it freely, just the way you like. Doing makeup shouldn't take hours or a big budget. Remember, making makeup fun is entirely up to you. At Alix Avien, we say, “The strong gaze comes from you; making it even stronger is our job!”