Articol publicat in "Evenimentul Zilei" The Eyeliner by Bianca Brad I was saying that the liquid eyeliner is a part of a more sophisticated makeup, firstly because the perfectly drawn line requires a lot of exercise and also because of the result. There is the compact powder eyeliner, which is applied with a lightly damp brush, and there is the liquid eyeliner, which must be “shaken” before use. It is very important that the brush should be thin, but not too soft. The charcoal liner, that I talked about in the previous issue, is the most frequently used. In antiquity the eye contour was extended closer to the ear, the line being parallel to the base of the eyes, and later on it included several patterns with mystical significances. For instance, it followed the shape of eagle eyes, which was a sacred bird for the Egyptians. You probably wonder why I talk about antiquity makeup when you are actually interested in the rules applicable today. The reason is that even though we live in the 20th century, I happened to notice Cleopatra-like make-ups in the street… I know that one should not comment on people’s tastes, but I feel bound to say that this type of makeup is completely obsolete. It may be good for a carnival or for the stage (so that viewers from the last row can see it), but not for the day-to-day life and not even for evening wear! Therefore, in this case, as in the case of the eye shadow, you can make the eyes look smaller, bigger, closer together, wider apart, higher, longer, rounder, etc. All you need is a good liner, a sure hand (which can be obtained through exercise) and, for the beginning, a guide to show you how to do it. The video “The Art of Makeup” will help you here, explaining why one should keep in mind the shape and even colour of the eyes. There is a lot of information, and all you have to do is watch carefully and remember what suits you.