How to Remove Eye Makeup Gently
The press-and-hold method for removing mascara, liner and eyeshadow without rubbing, and how to choose a remover for your eyes.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
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Eye makeup rewards a little technique more than a large collection. This section starts with a five-step look for beginners and then covers each skill on its own: choosing shadow colors, placing them on hooded eyes, drawing a wing, picking between pencil, gel and liquid liner, and applying mascara without clumps. There are guides to brows, a simple smoky eye and false lashes, and a careful method for removing eye makeup without rubbing the delicate skin.
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The press-and-hold method for removing mascara, liner and eyeshadow without rubbing, and how to choose a remover for your eyes.
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A simple smoky eye built from a pencil and two eyeshadows, with softer daytime options and tips to stop it looking heavy.
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How to map a brow shape that suits your face, tidy it safely, and fill it with pencil, powder or gel for a natural finish.
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A step-by-step mascara method that separates and lifts lashes, with fixes for clumps and smudges and advice on when to replace the tube.
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A beginner method for drawing a neat wing on both eyes, with the tools that make it easier and quick fixes for mistakes.
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How to place eyeshadow, liner and mascara on hooded eyes so that color stays visible when your eyes are open and does not transfer.
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