The trick to applying flawless winged eyeliner is to reserve plenty of time for it—and to break the process down into a few simple, manageable steps. It’s less overwhelming this way and makes it easier to fix mistakes as you go along. (If you’re trying this for the first time, a slip-up is inevitable.) With our foolproof guide and a little practice, winged eyeliner will become a regular in your beauty repertoire. RELATED: The 5 Best Eye Makeup Removers for Every Skin Type “When applying winged liner, if your angle is higher than the one along your lower lash line, your eyes will look distorted, and if it’s lower, they’ll look like they’re drooping.” Next, find the outermost point of your crease. The intersection of the two—the extension of your lower lash line and the end of the crease—is where your wing should end. Patinkin recommends lightly marking that point with a taupe liner. Lightly trace a line from the outer corner of your eye to that intersection point you previously established. Tilt your chin up as you do this. “You get the benefit of keeping your eyes open while also widening the surface of the lid so you have more visible space,” explains Patinkin.
