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Color-Coded

Switch out a ho-hum gray pencil for a tone that will help your eyes pop. Chicago-based makeup artist Jenny Patinkin broke down the top choices by eye color. 1. Green: Aubergine enhances emerald eyes. YSL Baby Doll eyeliner, in Light Amethyst, $34, yslbeauteus.com. 2. Blue: Gold inten- sifies those baby blues. Eyeko Liquid Metal eyeliner, in Rose Gold, $28, eyeko.com. 3. Everyone: “This is a great alternative to black,” says Patinkin. Make Up for Ever Aqua liner, in Iridescent Navy Blue, $23, makeupforever.com. 4. Hazel: “Pink plays up the gold flecks in hazel eyes.” NYX Glam Liner Aqua Luxe, in Glam Pink, $6, nyxcosmetics.com. 5. Everyone: “Brown is a universally flattering tone.” Clarins 3-Dot liner, in Brown, $26, clarinsusa.com. 6. Brown: When you just want to have fun. Revlon Colorstay Skinny liquid liner, in Electric Blue, $8, revlon.com.

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LAY IT ON THE LINE

Liquid eyeliners look intimidating to use, and bright colors may be out of your comfort zone —we get it. But pair the two and the results are nothing short of dazzling. Whether you’re going for a feline-flicked cat eye or a lid-hugging line, you’ll achieve spectacular effects with a little practice. The best part: No sharpener required!

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THE CASE FOR LIQUID LINER

Still need some convincing? Here’s why you should draw the line: It’s a headliner. Eyeliner keeps eyes looking alert and lashes appearing thick and lush. And with a kaleidoscope of colors and calli- graphic nib tips, liquid liners offer a multitude of artful effects. It’s durable. Not only are liquid eyeliners long-wearing, most are water- and smudge-proof.

BUILD YOUR SKILL SET

Chillax. Close and relax one eye at a time. Gently pull up on the lid to ensure a taut, flat surface. With the hand that’s holding the liner, anchor the pinkie finger on your face, or prop your elbow on a solid surface. This helps steady your movements. Connect the dots. Instead of painting one long swoop, draw short dashes along the lash line, then bridge the gaps. This ensures more control and a more accurate line. Make sure to give the formula a good 30 seconds to dry before opening your eye. Practice makes perfect. Your first try may look like you went head-to-head with a Sharpie. That’s to be expected. Fix it with cotton swabs and makeup remover, and rest assured your technique will improve with each subsequent attempt.

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IF YOU HAVE ... close-set eyes “Focusing your liner on the outer part of the eye creates the illusion of space between the eyes and nose,” says Patinkin. “Start the line at the tear duct, gradually thickening its width from the mideye outward. The heaviest section should be concentrated along the last third of the lash line.” Finish with mascara.

IF YOU HAVE ... wide-set eyes Lay it on thick with a line that stretches from inner to outer corner. Make sure to exaggerate the arch in the center of the eye. “This gives the impression that the eyes are tall rather than wide,” says Patinkin. Complete the effect with a high flick at the outer corner—which also creates a semblance of height—and add a swipe of mascara. IF YOU WANT ... a subtle cat eye

No matter how demure or dramatic a cat eye you want, there’s one simple trick to remember: The wing needs to be in line with the symmetry of the eye. Imagine a line that extends diagonally from the outer corner of the eye toward the end of your eyebrow— that’s the trajectory your feline flick needs to follow. Finish with mascara.

IF YOU HAVE ... hooded lids

“A hooded lid has a tendency to obscure any liner, so it’s best to create definition around the entire eye,” says Patinkin. “It’s a technique called tightlining.” Use liner on the underside of both top and bottom lashes, trying to work the tip of the pen between the water line (where your eye membrane starts) and each individual lash. Add mascara to the top and bottom lashes. IF YOU WANT ... a smoky eye Start by applying a dark liquid liner around the entire eye. To create the smoky effect, use a small eye-shadow smudge brush dipped in eye shadow and do a second pass around the eye, diffusing the shadow along the lash line and up onto the eyelid; then add mascara. “The liner isn’t the star of the show; it’s just a strong supporting cast member,” Patinkin explains.

IF YOU WANT ... to look younger

Place small dots or dashes of liquid liner in between the lashes along the lash line. “It gives them the appearance of being thick and full,” says Patinkin. Use an eye-shadow brush to smudge some eye shadow over the liner, again working it into the lashes. This softens the effect and keeps the liner in place longer. Mascara provides the finishing touch.