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11 ways to use your White Eye-liners
Although almost all of us use eyeliners, there are always some shades we are unsure about and hence, shy away from buying the, White is one of these shades…actually, white is the shade most nominated as puzzling because most of us don’t know how to use it for fear of looking weird and out of place.
I have been using white eyeliners quite frequently off late and since a lot of us have doubt on how to use them I thought of penning down..or rather typing out my ideas of how to use them. Pls feel free to add something or let me know if you think it wouldn’t work.
First off, this s how my lid looks sans any make up.
These are some ways I use a white eyeliner:
- As a brow highlighter
This is the most common way of using a white liner and this is exactly how I started using them in the beginning. Just draw 2-3 lines on your brow bone and spread and blend using your fingers or a brush. This not only highlights your eyebrow, but it also makes your eye makeup more prominent and vivid.
- In the inner corners of my eyes
This is another simple way of using your white liner. Just dab a few dots in the inner corners of your eyes and blend it a bit. This can make small eyes appear larger and can also brightens and highlights them more prominently. Another tip is to do this when you have contoured your nose. This works a little more in making your nose look longer
For evening outings and parties you can use a nice shimmery white or silver as well like NYX Jumbo Pencil in Cottage cheese which I’ve used in the above pic.
- On my upper waterline
This is a classic tip to make small eyes appear larger. Tulips! U listening?!?!?!?!
Apply the liner carefully and don’t worry about it looking too bright. Remember that on the waterline, most colors must be used a tad bit darker since a thin layer always gets a bit smudged and washed off because of the eye fluids (sounds yucky, I know..)
- On my Lower waterline
This is another classic “Wake up” method of using it. I most commonly use it this was nowadays since I get up early to go to work and am half asleep as it is. So to give the illusion of being awake, I use a white liner on my lower waterline.
The shade can also be drawn from the inner corner and extended upto ½ or 1 cms towards the outer edge and left alone without Kajal to lend a chic look.
- On the lower lashline
This is the perfect way to make slammer eyes look larger. Just line the lower lid (leave the upper lid plain) under the lashes and then with a smudger or a Q-tip, smooth the harsh lines and you’re done!
- On the upper lashline
Using White liners as a normal liner is also another option and can be done if you have the guts and want nice bright & larger looking eyes. This is so because white tends to attract light and totally makes your eyes pop out beautifully. I still haven’t the guts to use it densely and walk out but what I do I smudge it a bit with the other end of the liner or with a smudge brush or a Q-tip to make it more wearable. Another option is to use an off white liner so as to nullify the starkness of the pure white shade.
Another tip for brightening your eyes (and this is especially for those scared of using this shade), is to draw the liner from your inner corner of your eye and extend t to just about ½ or 1 cms. Then you can use a colored liner on the rest of the lid. This just opens up the eyes and also makes your eyes seem a tad bit larger.
- Layering it with another colored eyeliner
This is a trick one can use not just with white but with any combination of colors. Using white is one of the options which make the eyes look wider and brighter and are great to highlight the eyes when it’s your best feature.
To start with, finish your normal eye makeup. Then, just use the white eyeliner as you normally would, but just make a thicker line than usual and don’t draw it further then where your eye line ends. The follow this with a black liner; a glossy one like Lakme’s 9 to 5 liquid liner would also be perfect for this. You can wing the black shade as well if you wish to. You’ll notice that your eyes look exceptionally brighter and pop out like never before.
Again remember that you can use any combination. My favourite is Teal and black since it looks very chic.
Below is how it would look with kajal used on the lower waterline instead of white..This looks lovely as well for the evenings.
- As a base for your eye shadow
Most people use white as a base for eye make up..this is specially because white provides the perfect background to all colors and every shade looks just a bit more vivid when used atop it. Also, white eyeliners tend to have a good grip and is known for making eye make up stay for a longer period of time.
- Can be used for shaping your eyebrows
This is basically like using the liner as a crayon for making markers. A lot of girls shape their brows at home and a white liner is best to make the border markings since its light enough, yet visible such that all strays can be plucked/ threaded without any mistakes.
- Can be used to create your own shade of eyeliner.
Have you ever noticed that you like a particular color of eyeshadow and wish it were a liner but you simple haven’t seen it around? Or used a wet brush to use it as a liner but realised it looks a bit too dry and flaky after a while? Here is where a white liner can help you, especially the creamy ones like NYX Jumbo pencils.
Just liner your lids with the white shade. Then, with a concealor or lip brush just dip it in the eye shadow pot you like, pat it thoroughly on both sides and then use it atop the white liner. Finally use a fluffy eye brush to just brush off any excess on the lid. You will realise that the white shade grips the color amazingly well and it looks vivid and not the slightest bit flaky even after 3-4hrs of wear.
This can also be used to create mild tinted eyeliners. For this just use lesser eyeshadow over the white liner and use the fluffy brush a little excessively to brush off most of the color. You’ll be left with a light tinted liner. Is this a creative way to use a white liner???
- As an eraser to correct eye make up spills.
A lot of the time while applying eye make up we tend to make some mistakes eg. The e/s extending too much above the crease, a irregularity in the shape of the eye shadow on both eyes, etc…In such cases we tend to use Q-tips or tissues…Using a White liner is another option which is quite easy in fact. To rectify e/s shapes, just draw the outline of the shape you want and then dot over the excess and blend with fingers or a brush. The white liner can also be used in the beginning to outline the shape you desire so that you can ascertain that both eyes are equal prior to starting your make up.
I do hope this post has been of help to you and has helped in some small way. Do let me know if you have any more ideas of how to use white liners 
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I think it is time I get a white eyeliner..lovely
thanx Jee…my eyes felt like drawing paper when i did this!
very nice Zara
Kinzzzz!!!! how r u dear?? where hav u bin??
I was always soo confused about white liners..now I know!
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aww…thats one of the best compliments anyone cud ever give me Kej
thts an amazingly well written post Zara.now even i m tempted to try one white liner
thnk u so much.
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Thanx Jyo…u shud try it once..it takes a bit of time t get used to it but once u learn small tricks ul end up liking it alot..
now i understand wat a layering is
thnx for the fab post Z 
hehe…glad this post helps megs…do u use white liners?
nopes but surely i wud buy it
Nice post zara
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thanx Nids
zeee..this is an inredible post..that tinted eyeliner tip is wonderful
thanx A…the tinted wala tip i remembered ekdum last…the title was initially 10ways to use white liner..and then i remembered this tip and added it
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haha!! too much Emm!!!
Such a useful post Z!! I think it would require a lot of guts to wear on the upper lashline…..but I will try the other tips!
thanx Swats…it does require guts to wear it do densely on the lashline..but even i dont wear it so densely..i use the smudger to lighten it and then go out..warna id feel too conscious..
excellent post Zara
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thanx Rentu..u use white liners?
no not yet, but now i intend to buy, the Hubby is in US, so can ask him to buy, do u have suggestions to buy beauty/skincare products from US which are within budget and good
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wow! lucky gal!! u can do a big time haul infact…i suggest u just drop a mail to A so it can put it up as a separate question wala post …so many of us will be able to give gud reccos…
budget buys are definitely Nyx, ELF, L’oreal, covergirl…
Nyx: try their jumbo pencils, cream blushes, round lippies
ELF: eye primer, contouring palette, powder blush, lip glosses, brushes
l’oreal: their HiP liners r crazily good..try their e/s too
covergirl: their lashblast mascara is a fav and their cheekers blushes hav even won an award…
Rimmel: fix n perfect, blush, highlighter duos
all these r gr8 value for money if u want budget buys…there r many more pretty awesome things if ur budget is a bit bigger…like benefit, smashbox, nars, etc..
thank u so mucchhhhhhhh zeeee..luv u for doing dis post
m waiting for my relvon liner to be delivered..yipee 
ance-leftright:
hehe..this post was specially for u Tups
once u get ur liner u can start experimenting 
cannt thank u enough gal.. my gonna definitely try d lining upper lash line n others so i luk awake when i go to lab drowsyyyyy
dis for u 
awww…
i myself try so hard t look awake…like u can see in the first pic i look like m gona drop off at a moments notice!
hahaa..same here.. i reach lab at 7.30 am lyk a zombie
hehe..wot r u studying tups?
i completed m.sc microbiology dis year. now doing project to gain experience before i start applying for phd
baap re! microbio!! i can never imagine doin it..actually anything related to science and finance m scared of…i run away from these kinda subjects
hehe..n i run away frmmm mathssss
haan..i also hate maths..i always thank god for passing me in the subject atleast…
hehe same here
more den practising before d exams i used to pray to god atleast pass me 
i used t pray that atleast let my hubs (then BF) sit on the bench besides mine so i cud copy…he’s such a whiz at maths…biut even he gave up while trying t teach me…m a gone case..
hehe bechara ur hubs
me wantttttttt to marryyyyyyyy..dis llong distance relationship is killing me 
hehe..dont worry tups..marriag will come in time..for now enjoy
LD suz i kno…lekin uske baad milne ka mazaahi alag hota hai
hehe..woh toh hai
Awesome!! I esp loved the last tip coz i keep making mistakes. High time i buy a white eye pencil! Awesome post Z!
btw check your mail 
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thankies Deeps! i too tend to use white mostly for erasing work
m so klutzy.. 
uv sent a mail kya? aacha..ill check once i get home
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m so excited…i saw the mail on my cell but cant open the attachments since its too slow…so ill hafta go home and check
ive sent part 1 of it.. will send the part 2 and 3 after sometime.. need to scan them..
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oki doki..
thanx so much Deeps..appreciate it.. 
Great post Z
I guess u did a LOT of research on how to use ur NYX jumbo milk pencil 
thanx Naf…when i began writing i thought i had only like 4-5 points t jot down..but then while writing all other things came to mind..to be honest even I dint kno i used it so much!
i use the revlon white liner actually…the jumbo pencil is in cottage cheese which is more silvery…i had Milk..but i had it when i dint kno wot it was or when it shud b used and had given it away
can u imagine that? no wi curse myself fr being so stupid!
I use to tightline my eyes..looks refreshing and bright! nice illustration!
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oh yeaaaa…sorry i meant the Revlon 1. Hehe…hota hain yaar. I too feel i wud hav made better use of many products had i discovered wiseshe then
yes..we shud blame A for not comin into our lives earlier
otherwise id still have my beloved nyx 
alrite!!!! never could imagine there would be so many ways!!!!!
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Hey Sam, how u doin??
so true..we usually underestimate white so much..but when it comes down to it, it does hav soooooooo many uses
Superb Zara……
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thanx Eesh!
Eesha for a moment i thought its Rash comment…
u in love with zee full time 
to b very honst, ven i thought it was rash’s comment
yey!! Eesh luvs meee!!
hehhheehhe
wao ths is one great post..i use my jumbo pencil on my water line,as a makeup base n as highlighter bt other ways 2 use it r great will try 4 sure
thanx Sahar…jumbo pencils r so multi purpose na…its gr to have them
wow..i always stayed away from white one ..i think have to get one fast
Very nice! Have you used Nyx milk for these?
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nopes anks..ive used the revlon liner I reviewed earlier this week
I see… i have missed out on lots of posts…
my lappie went bust…. now toooo much work…. i need a holiday to blog… 
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oh shoot! lappy conked off? its so crippling when u dont hav access to the net na? reall pain….all sorted now?
i have nyx milk and i love it
lucky gal..maine to daan me e diya
I know u do…. i thought zee had it too…
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i did..butgave it away
that was in my Nyx-illiterate period 
As always super cool post Zara..
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thanx sangeetha…so u ever use a white liner?
a thumbs up to yo dear..
vry vivid and well written!!!!
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thanx Sunaa…Id tried to make it as interesting as possible
mujhe bhi colour karna hai…
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hehe…come ill giv u drawing book
nahi nahi…do all this on my eyes….
hehe..come t pune! ill gladly paint ur eys…but beware! my eye looks r very dicey…u may end up regretting it///hehe..better idea wud b to ask A
No No..i know I would love it…i cant even draw a straight line with a gel liner….
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Yayyyy zara awsm ideassss
:makeup: 
thanx switty!!! how hav u bin??
It is absolutely amazingggg post Zara
loveddddd reading it and will start incorporating honey 
thanx so much for the lovely words Rash…when experts like u say such sweet things it feels awesome
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thanx namita! u like liners too?
I love liners Zara,, but m still with my blacks/blues/cherry/browns
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hey Zara,, i used to own mac chromographic eyeliner pencil in magenta n basic red,,so used to mix them as applying any of them on their own wasnt in my comfort zone.
also there is a close shade to cherry in macroviolet,,not cherry but somewhat close to it,
thnx
have a nice evening Zara
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Thanx Manita..il pakka hav a look
awesome post zara…we got to see ur pretty eyes…i m sooooo much a eyeliner girl…luvvvvv the post…i recently bought a white eyeliner so will try this out
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u luv liners too? cool ya…white iners r so versatile and one of the most under-rated shades i feel…which is ur fav shade?
nice post zara
I use it in few ways already like highlighter , on lower line , in the corner of eyes would also try other ways 
but I am happy now 
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Hi Shreya! white is so versatile na? i dont think anyother color can b used in so many ways…
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat post Zara
never knew white liners could be so dramatic
Thanx Ind…they can be used in so many ways..and m sure there r so many ways i havent even discovered….do try out a couple of tricks ad leme kno..
oohaa lal la…nice nicey Zee!!! i have BMed the page!!!
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hehe..glad u liked ti Vish!
so helpful post.. for a sec, i thought u read my mind and wrote tis one
ance-leftright:
haha! really?? wot a coincidence!
I know that the question is not related to this review but wanted to ask if i were to buy one maybelline lipstick and the option is coral pink and hooked on pink which should i buy?
well…id probably choose hooked on pink coz its a bit darker and easy t use on a daily basis…coral pink is lighter and a brighter shade of pink which i wudnt wear daily…
i love both shades indirani
hats off madam Zara…
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hehe…thanx for such sweet words Poorni
u busy these days??? i wanted to ask u something…mail karoon?
dont find u on fb at all..
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hi…was just travelling for a bit actually…now m back home..
haan, pls do mail me…u hav my id also na?
Thanx a lot Zara
yanydime Ind!
like the first and 6th white kohl look………………………………………
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thanx Ani
This is very useful Zara… the reference pics are very helpful… thankyou so much… very sweet of u
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thanks Forum..do tell me how the tips turn out when u use them
Morning anamika
yes i know both shades r likeable but then i have to but onlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy one
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have to buy only one
This is GREAT!!! ZZZZZZ!!!!! Wow! That’s so so so creative!
The way you have shown the difference – before & After is awasome! Had the pics not been there it would not have the effect.
I so want a white liner now!
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