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GEL EYELINER 101: MAC FLUIDLINE IN 'BLACKTRACK'

Gel eyeliner is one of the best and easiest ways to achieve a real 'no-budge' look - it's just mastering how to apply that's the difficult part. I am using MAC Fluidline in 'Blacktrack'.

I've made this tutorial to demonstrate what I feel is the easiest and quickest way to apply gel liner, but I would definitely recommend practicing this a few times to get the feel of the angled brush. 

1. Apply your eyeshadow primer and eyeshadow(s) as desired. I am wearing a taupe shadow faintly blended into the crease of the socket. 

2. Use a small, dense angled eyeliner brush like this one by Ecotools. Draw a thin diagonal flick/line on the outside edge of the eye. This will form the guideline for a cat eye flick. Be sure to use a small amount of product and build up slowly to your desired density. 

3. Create a triangular 'join' onto the line you just made, and connect this to the lash line. 'Colour' this in with the rest of the product left on your brush. 

4. After filling the triangular shape, gradually extend the line across the lashline, into the inner corners of the eye. I usually line my top waterline also, but if you're a little squeamish you can leave that out! It just deepens the definition along the lashes, making them appear thicker at the root. 

5. Using a little more product, make the liner darker and tidy up any gaps or bumps in the liner. Be sure to direct the angle of the brush in the direction you want the liner to go. May sound simple, but it really can be difficult getting a seamless line when the brush is in the wrong place! 

Apply mascara and you're done! I will admit this may take a while to master, but once you've got the hang of it this can soon become part of your routine. 

Thanks for reading,