Q&A for How to Tightline Eyes

Work slowly and carefully while you're applying your makeup. If your makeup usually smudges later in the day, put on a primer first so it doesn't run.

The waterline is the thin strip of skin between your lashes and your eye. It is more visible on the lower lashes and less visible on the top lashes.

You want to be as careful as possible not to get eyeliner in your eyes. If they are irritated or sensitive, you should avoid lining the waterline.

Pick a shade of color that's 1 or 2 shades different from the natural color of your eyelids, cheeks, or lips. For darker skin colors, plums shades can also be neutrals.

Gel liner and liquid liner are not safe for tightlining because they are likely to run into the eye. Stick to an eyeliner pencil for this application.

If your eyes are dry or red, then yes. When you cry or your eyes water, any foreign substance will get washed away with the fluids. If your eyes are irritated anyway, then your eyes won't have as much fluid, so your eyes will just sting.

Try removing the liner with makeup remover wipes or gentle eye makeup remover like you would with your normal makeup. You can also try slightly dampening an angled Q-Tip with makeup remover, carefully blinking onto the Q-Tip, and swiping it across your upper waterline.

It is safe to use, but if your eye gets irritated, take it off. Always wash it off before you go to bed. You can put eyeliner on your eyelids.

Be very careful, doing it bit by bit, and make sure you have enough gel on to cover the whole eye. If you find it too tricky, just buy a cheap eyeliner, as some of the inexpensive ones are $4.

Pretty much yes, but waterline is a little thinner and you typically use lighter colors than with the tightline eyes.