Is it just me or is getting the perfect wing really hard? I never felt like I could find the perfect liquid eyeliner either. Some of the liquid liners I found had too loose of a tip, making it impossible to get the wing that I wanted. I have really wanted to do the wings after watching Euphoria, where they have the most iconic makeup looks. Anyways, I found the best liquid eyeliners and great techniques to get you that perfect wing. If you mess up, don’t worry…grab some petroleum jelly or clear lip gloss and erase the smudge.

Three Types of Eyeliners

1. Liquid

• Most difficult to use
• Brush applicator
• Gives bold finish
• Can be messy
• Best for cat eyes and more dramatic looks
• For best control, put it in the fridge for about 10 minutes. The applicator will harder making it easier to use.

2. Gel

• Use with an angled brush, fine tip brush, or pencil eyeliner
• Gives bold finish
• Can be messy
• Best for smokey eyes
• Mostly used by professional makeup artists

3. Pencil

• Most commonly used
• Softer finish
• More control
• Best for beginners
• Need to sharpen like other pencils…if you don’t sharpen well enough, it doesn’t give you a smooth-straight line
• Best if in a hurry

Best Liquid Eyeliners

1. Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Liquid Liner Super Black

This Master Mattes eyeliner is known for being a very inky liner. The liner is very pigmented. The tip is very sharp, which will give you the most control. You won’t have to worry about it smudging or coming off at all because it is smudge-proof, ensuring you will look hot for hours. It sells for $22 on their website. 

2. L’ Oreal Paris Flash Winged Eyeliner

This is a more affordable option. The lid comes with a wing for you to trace. Many have confirmed that it is a useful hack. It sells for about $12.

3. Glossier Pro Tip

If you like baby flicks/ wings, this Glossier liner is for you. The only downside is that it is prone to smudge but you can easily fix that with using powder beforehand. It does stay on for 12 hours and dries very quickly. The flexible tip makes it very easy to hug the curve on your lash line. It sells for $16 right now.

4. MAC Liquid Eye Liner Boot Black

This MAC liquid liner is another great option with a little nib to get right at your lash line. Many makeup artists use it because it has an opaque formula. It is smudge-resistant. Find it online for $30.

5. Maybelline Hyper Precise All Day Liner

This is an very affordable option. The slim eyeliner is a tapered tip, which will give you total precision. This is a good option for people with small or hooded eyes because it is so easy to use. It is waterproof, ophthalmologist tested, dermatologist tested, and fragrance free. Definitely a trustworthy option. It is even proven to be good for people with sensitive eyes and people who wear contacts. Buy it now for $7.

Best Techniques For The Wing

1. Angled eyeliner brush

This is probably the easiest technique.

1. Go buy an angled brush and an eyeliner pot.
2. Dip your brush into the pot and place it on the outer edge of your eye, making an angle with your temples.
3. Place that brush over the line you just drew in an inverted way to make the upper angle of the wing.
4. Color in the space and make sure to extend the liner to the inner top corner of your eye.

2. Free hand 

You definitely will need some practice for the free hand, especially if you don’t have steady hands. Once you get the hang of this one, it is like second nature to put it on.

See Also

10 Eye Makeup Tips That Truly Make Your Eyes Stand Out

1. Rest your elbow on a flat surface to ensure your hand will be steady. You will have maximum control of your hand.
2. Take your eyeliner and draw a line on the eye’s outer edge, creating an angle with your eyebrows. Make it as long you want.
3. Put the pencil where the line ends and draw a line that goes inward with a subtle curve. Extend that line to the inner corner of your eye. If you can’t do one line, stop halfway into your upper lash line and then keep going until you hit the inner corner. If you have smaller eyes, go for thin lines. If you have bigger, go for thicker lines.
4. Fill in the gap.

3. Tape

Using scotch tape or cellophane will give you a perfect wing.

1. Cute a piece of tape that is 2 centimeters long. Stick it on the outer edge of your eye and angle it how you want your wing to be.
2. Draw along the edge,while using the tape as guidance. Feel free to draw all over the tape. But if you do use it as guidance, it will help you learn to do it yourself.
3. Extend the line to the inner corner of your eye.

4. Spoon

Yes, you can get a perfect wing by using a spoon. Walk into your kitchen and grab a spoon with a straight handle. 

1. Hold up your handle on the outer corner of your eye. 
2. Use the spoon’s edge as guidance. Make a line as long as you wish your wing to be.
3. Use the rounded part of the spoon on your eyelid to make the top part of the wing. This will give you a curvy tip.
4. Fill in the space.

5. Card

If you have a note card or business card just lying around, put them to use. This is a great way to ensure that post wings will look the same.

1. Take your card and cut a line to match the size of your eyes. 
2. Cut out the wing you would desire. 
3. Use it as a stencil on both eyes. 

You can also use the edge of your debit or credit card.

1. Hold up your card on the outer corner of your eye.
2. Use the straight edge as guidance.

What’s your favorite eyeliner? What technique works for you? Comment down below!