Wearing fake eyelashes and still wearing eye black

Wearing false eyelashes and eye black (also known as kohl or eyeliner) can create a more dramatic and defined eye look, and here are some considerations and techniques:

Compatibility and Effects

Enhanced Definition: Eye black can help define the shape of the eyes and make the eye contours more prominent. When combined with false eyelashes, it further emphasizes the eyes, making them appear larger, more profound, and more expressive. The eyeliner can fill in the gaps between the natural lashes and the false lashes, creating a more seamless and full look.

Versatile Styles: Depending on the thickness, shape, and color of the eye black, as well as the style of the false eyelashes, various makeup styles can be achieved. For a natural day look, a thin line of black or brown eye black with natural-looking false eyelashes can create a refined and elegant appearance. For a more dramatic evening look, a thick, winged eyeliner paired with long, voluminous false eyelashes can give a glamorous and captivating effect.

Application Techniques

Applying Eye Black First: Usually, it's easier to apply eye black before putting on false eyelashes. This allows you to have a better control over the shape and thickness of the eyeliner. You can use a liquid eyeliner for a more precise and sharp line, or a pencil eyeliner for a softer, more smudged effect. Start from the inner corner of the eye and draw the eyeliner along the lash line, gradually thickening it towards the outer corner.

Aligning False Eyelashes: After applying the eye black, wait for it to dry completely before applying the false eyelashes. Align the base of the false eyelashes as closely as possible to the natural lash line and the eyeliner. Use tweezers to hold the false eyelashes and gently press them onto the eyelid, making sure they are firmly attached and blend well with the natural lashes and the eyeliner.

Adjusting and Touching Up: After applying the false eyelashes, you may need to do some touch-ups on the eye black. If there are any gaps or uneven areas, you can use the eyeliner to fill them in and make the look more seamless. You can also add some additional eyeliner on the outer corner of the eye to create a more dramatic wing or to enhance the connection between the false eyelashes and the eyeliner.

Color Coordination

Black and Brown: Black eye black is the most common and classic choice, which can create a strong and sharp look, especially suitable for dramatic makeup looks. Brown eye black is more natural and soft, suitable for creating a warm and gentle eye look, and can be paired with false eyelashes of various colors and styles.

Colored Eyeliner: For more creative and unique makeup looks, you can choose colored eyeliner, such as blue, purple, or green. These colors can add a pop of color and create a vivid and eye-catching effect when combined with false eyelashes. For example, a blue eyeliner can create a cool and mysterious look when paired with black false eyelashes.