Eyeliner is often associated with dark, smokey looks, but this summer, the go-to kohl pencil is lightening up. Whether it’s peeking from the inner corners of your eyes, adding a sharp edge to a statement cat-eye, or sitting pretty along your waterline, a white eyeliner can do it all. Read on to find out how the crisp shade can amp up your beauty look, whatever it may be.
CREATE A CAT-EYE
Don’t be afraid to rock white eyeliner all by itself. Creating a cat-eye using white eyeliner can be just as effective as its black counterpart. Simply trace your upper lid with a white rendition and flick the pencil away from the outer corner of your eye.
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LAYER YOUR LINERS
First, apply a black liquid eyeliner along your upper lash line, and then use a shimmery white pencil over the top. For a dramatic look, we recommend the Marc James Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Champagne Shimmer (US $25; AED/SAR 91), which is formulated with innovative gel ingredients and conditioning vitamin E and rosehip seed oil.
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USE IT AS A BASE
By using white eyeliner as a base underneath a colorful eyeshadow, the color will stand out due to the opaque backdrop.
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BLEND INTO THE CORNERS
If you have close-set eyes, a small amount of white eyeliner on your inner corners is all you need to create the illusion of some distance. Try it by drawing a V inside the inner corner of your eye and blend well.
TRACE YOUR WATERLINE
White eyeliner can instantly make your eyes appear larger and more open. Simply swipe the hue directly onto the inside of your lower lash line. Creamy textures such as the Tarte Clay Pot Waterproof Liner (US $21; AED/SAR 77) work best for this technique.
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