Is it safe to line your waterline?

As it turns out, it’s probably not the safest idea. Applying eyeliner on the waterline increases your risk of contaminating your eye. Any bacteria or contaminants on the tip of your eyeliner have the potential to travel into your eye and cause discomfort, irritation or redness to those with sensitive or dry eyes.

Which eyeliner is best for waterline?

16 Eyeliners Your Easily Offended Waterline Won’t Mind

Milani Supreme Kohl Kajal Liner.
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil.
Charlotte Tilbury The Super Nudes Duo Liner.
Fenty Beauty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner.
Inglot Kohl Pencil.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Mechanical Eye Liner Pencil.

Does lining waterline make eyes smaller?

Despite what you may have heard, it’s not the best idea to apply dark eyeliner to your bottom waterline because this can actually shrink the appearance of your eyes. Instead, apply your go-to eyeliner just below your lower lashes to help make your eyes look bigger.

Can you put eyeshadow in your waterline?

Yes, you can even use eyeshadow for lining your waterline; Urban Decay Blackout is one of Sheri’s faves. Your favourite pressed black eye shadow should do for setting black eye liner on the waterline.

What does white eyeliner on the waterline do?

White eyeliner is a makeup artist trick for brightening up the face and making your eyes look bigger and more awake, particularly when used on the bottom waterline. When using a dark color on the bottom lash line, it can make eyes look smaller and drawn-down, but white has the reverse effect.

How do you make your eyes look bigger?

10 Pro Tips to Make Your Eyes Look Instantly Bigger

Start with skincare.
Cover up dark circles with under-eye concealer.
Blend your eyeshadow up to your brow.
Use brightening eyeshadow shades.
Brighten your waterline.
Create smoky eye looks strategically.
Illuminate the inner corners of the eyes.
Curl and define your lashes.