topic Re: Let's Talk Tightlining in Beauty

Let's Talk Tightlining

expatgal — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:29:38 GMT

I simply can't believe what a huge difference tightlining has made in my eyes. I've hated eyeliner my entire life, but this is so different. I only do my upper lid, but totally hooked. Question: do you have a favorite product you use for this? I would love a plum color, something that wouldn't irritate my eyes, and of course waterproof. I'm currently using Trish McEvoy's gel liner in "Aubergine", but it really isn't quite plum enough. Thanks all!!

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HappyDaze — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:33:11 GMT

I love tightlining too- it is the only way I do eyeliner these days except the occasional evening look I may do a more dramatic liner look. It is so easy and makes such a difference, like you stated. I don't really have a suggestion for a plum liner though, sorry!

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SD45 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:38:57 GMT

Laura Mercier's cake eyeliner is my choice for tight lining and you may like her Plum Riche shade.

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febe1 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:42:23 GMT

Love tight lining and the only way I do it now. Right now, I'm loving Mally's in a mixture of black/blue. Looks really good. Sometimes I will put bronze or light plum on the bottom and smudge. Tight lining is a real "fooler." No one can tell if you are lined or not.

I use Trish McEvoy's eye base with liner and shadows. Lasts until you remove.

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sherrisuzanne — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 23:40:33 GMT

The only waterproof liner that doesn't irritate my eyes and stays all day is Mally's. Any one of hers is so AMAZING!

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vac — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:23:52 GMT

On 8/31/2014 SilentDance said:
Laura Mercier's cake eyeliner is my choice for tight lining and you may like her Plum Riche shade.

I really want to try this. Do you use it just for tightlining or as an eyeliner for the entire eye area? Have you tried the green color?

Thanks!

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glmama — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:36:14 GMT

HI expat-

I agree that it makes a huge difference in the way one's eyes look. I pretty much do this technique every day with every pencil or lining product I have. Sure, some stay put longer than others, but I also smudge stuff right onto that inner r*m area. I remember once hearing a MUA say that you're supposed to be lining your EYES not your EYELID. And this sorta cemented for me that tight lining makes a big difference.

Re: Let's Talk Tightlining

expatgal — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:03:17 GMT

Wow, so many good posts! One other question. When I push on the crease of my eyelid to expose the base of my eyelashes, my eyes seem to go blurry or something. How do you actually expose the area you are going to tightline? I think I'm doing it wrong.

Re: Let's Talk Tightlining

SD45 — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:18:09 GMT

On 8/31/2014 vaccinia said:
On 8/31/2014 SilentDance said:
Laura Mercier's cake eyeliner is my choice for tight lining and you may like her Plum Riche shade.

I really want to try this. Do you use it just for tightlining or as an eyeliner for the entire eye area? Have you tried the green color?

Thanks!

I use it as a tight liner only. You have to wet the brush for it to work best and you are pushing a brush into the area as opposed to a pencil. I never had a problem with smudging, it just takes more time. Trish McEvoy's gel liners are easier to use, but I get smudging and I guess that is because they are too creamy.

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luvdoodles — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:28:51 GMT

Ok, another dumb question from me, what is the difference from tightlining and eye liner. I never use eyeliner because I can never put it on properly.

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KateChopin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:31:23 GMT

Yes---that aubergine is dark brown.

I like Mally's eyeliner for this---but only the one the one with the grren metal case---it's an automatic pencil. So many transfer onto the bottom lid---and so many really aggravate my eyes when I tightline.

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KateChopin — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:32:59 GMT

On 9/1/2014 luvpoos said:
Ok, another dumb question from me, what is the difference from tightlining and eye liner. I never use eyeliner because I can never put it on properly.

Tightlining is lining under the top lashes from underneath. Gives a more natural appearance than lining above top lashes...looks like your lashes are fullr, eyes more define. Easy to poke yourself in the eye at first, though...

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sun8shine — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:48:33 GMT

Push liner brushes are great for tightlining. It is pretty much goof proof and you don't have to worry about drawing a line. Check out the Wayne Goss video on using a push liner brush and on tight lining. Great videos.

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vac — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:05:54 GMT

On 9/1/2014 SilentDance said:
On 8/31/2014 vaccinia said:
On 8/31/2014 SilentDance said:
Laura Mercier's cake eyeliner is my choice for tight lining and you may like her Plum Riche shade.

I really want to try this. Do you use it just for tightlining or as an eyeliner for the entire eye area? Have you tried the green color?

Thanks!

I use it as a tight liner only. You have to wet the brush for it to work best and you are pushing a brush into the area as opposed to a pencil. I never had a problem with smudging, it just takes more time. Trish McEvoy's gel liners are easier to use, but I get smudging and I guess that is because they are too creamy.

Thank you!

Re: Let's Talk Tightlining

expatgal — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:12:45 GMT

Well, I'm going to keep experimenting with different products/brushes/techniques because at age 60, this is the number 1 thing that really works for me even with minimal makeup. I could never use traditional eyelining methods, it always closed my eyes down and made them look smaller.

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dionline — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:27:41 GMT

On 9/1/2014 expatgal said:
Wow, so many good posts! One other question. When I push on the crease of my eyelid to expose the base of my eyelashes, my eyes seem to go blurry or something. How do you actually expose the area you are going to tightline? I think I'm doing it wrong.

I angle a hand-held mirror under my eye, raise my eyebrow and look down into the mirror. I can then see the entire area I want to line. I use a pencil (currently Laura Geller's INKredible pencil in either navy or black) and usually just line the outer half. If I want a more dramatic effect, I'll line the entire area under the lashes. This works great for me - give it a try!

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luvdoodles — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:26:53 GMT

On 9/1/2014 KateChopin said:
On 9/1/2014 luvpoos said:
Ok, another dumb question from me, what is the difference from tightlining and eye liner. I never use eyeliner because I can never put it on properly.

Tightlining is lining under the top lashes from underneath. Gives a more natural appearance than lining above top lashes...looks like your lashes are fullr, eyes more define. Easy to poke yourself in the eye at first, though...

Ok, thanks I get it now. I guess I will give it a try, my lashes are short and sparse due to chemo. I will do it on a day I plan on staying home just in case I mess up.

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hello! — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 21:37:14 GMT

On 9/1/2014 expatgal said:
Wow, so many good posts! One other question. When I push on the crease of my eyelid to expose the base of my eyelashes, my eyes seem to go blurry or something. How do you actually expose the area you are going to tightline? I think I'm doing it wrong.

I do this every day... and can pretty much do without a mirror to apply... I squish the pencil (or brush) into the BASE of the top eyelashes -- from underneath. I do NOT try to get it in the rim area. If it isn't a perfect, connected line, it's fine because I then I take a small brush and smooth over the base of the eyelashes -- pressing into the base of lashes and smoothing - from the top of the eyelashes. This softens it even more - blending the line for a really natural look. It may transfer to lower lash line (which is great -- and I "clean up " with brush if needed). And, I sometimes leave a thin smudgy line above top lashes -- a slightly different look - but usually just leave the tightline look that is very natural ("does she or doesn't she") but definitely makes eyes pop!!

Really easy - and really fast.