DIY – 5 Easy Steps To Make Eyeliner From Your Eye Shadow

DIY eyeliner makeup can give you a fresh and unique look. While nothing beats the intensity of black eyeliners, colored and bright ones can add some extra drama and definition to your eyes. These vibrant colors also help you keep pace with the ever-changing beauty trends. But it is not always possible to own every shade of eyeliner or kajal available in the market. That is why we are here with a brand new makeup tutorial. It is time to accumulate all your discarded highly pigmented eyeshadows to make new eyeliner colors. Swipe up to learn how and have your Eureka moment!

Keep In Mind

• Alternatives To Mixing Mediums: Alternatives To Mixing Mediums You can also use a setting spray or eye drops as a mixing medium for your DIY eyeliner.
• Angled Brush Is The Key: Alternatives To Mixing Mediums An angled brush will help you mix your ingredients and apply your eyeliner smoothly.
• Clean Your Brushes: Alternatives To Mixing Mediums Avoid unwanted color transfer to get the desired eyeliner shade by keeping your brushes clean.
• Avoid: Alternatives To Mixing Mediums Opening your eyes seconds after application as the eyeliner may smudge and transfer.

Required Things For This DIY

Here is a list of things you’ll need to make this eyeliner:

• A small empty container to store the product
• Loose pigment or eyeshadow in any color
• Water
• Eye liner brush
• Primer
• Cotton swab

While making your own DIY eyeliner, it is important to use clean and sanitized to avoid any potential bacterial issues.

How To Make Eye Liner With Eye Shadow

Use gentle, non-toxic eyeshadow while making your own eyeliner since it will be applied even closer to your eyes. Follow the steps suggested below to perfect the concoction:

Step 1:

Wash your hands to sanitize them. Then, take the eyeshadow of your choice. It has to be in powder form. Check the expiry date of the products before making the eyeliner. If you wish to make shimmery or satiny eyeliner, go for powder eye shadows, which contain shimmer or glitter particles. . If you want a matte finish for your eyeliner, then go for powder eyeshadows in a matte finish. You could also use a powder blush, highlight powder, or any loose pigment for making a powder eyeliner. Here, I have used my favorite purple eyeshadow from the Lakme eye shadow palette in Tanjore Rush to make the eyeliner.

Start by scrapping the eye shadow gently with a clean cotton swab, and transfer the loose powder into a small container. As my eyeshadow was already broken, I just used a blunt knife to push it into the container. The container has to be clean and sanitized before use to avoid bacterial infections. It is simple to sanitize the container. Wash it with a detergent liquid soap or use a rubbing alcohol spray and wipe off the container. I used an old lip balm container to store my eyeliner. If you are trying to make the eyeliner for the first time, make sure you use only small amounts of the eyeshadow products to avoid any wastage. The amount of eyeshadow to be taken for making the eyeliner depends on how much you would require.

Step 2:

Now, add a few drops of water to the powder eye shadow for creating a liquid-like consistency.

If you have refreshing eye drops, you can also use it instead of water to make the eyeliner.

Quick Tip

Ensure you don’t overdo the use of eye drops as the active ingredient in it is a drug. It is best not to put too much of it on the skin.

You can also use a mixing medium to turn your powder eye shadow into eyeliner. Award-winning makeup artist Rachel Duncan says, “It’s a PRO makeup artist’s favorite! Instead of buying liquid liners in different colors, you can use the shadow palettes you already have with a few drops of mixing medium, and BOOM, a creamy liquid liner that dries down beautifully!”

Step 3:

Use a pointed thin eyeliner brush and mix the powder well to form a thin liquid liner consistency. Start by adding a few drops of water to avoid a runny consistency. Mix the powder eye shadow with the water for a good 2 minutes to avoid any lumps in the product, and check for fine consistency.

Step 4:

Now, add a small amount of eye primer or a face primer to this mixture. This step is optional, but it is recommended as this will increase the longevity of the eyeliner. It will also avoid any creasing or budging of the product.

Quick Tip

You may also add setting spray to this as it will help improve the longevity of the product and creates a budge-proof film.

Step 5:

Mix the contents again for half a minute till the primer gets dissolved and mixed with the eyeliner completely. Close the cap of the container tightly, and store it for future application. This eyeliner will last for a long time. This will also not dry or decrease in quality even after several days of storage.

This eyeliner worked well and lasted for a good 4 hours on me as I had added the primer. The expiry of this eyeliner will be the same as the expiry of the eyeshadow.

Once you have made your eyeshadow, you can use it as the perfect eyeliner to create various looks. Do not hesitate to play around with different eyeshadow colors to craft a shade that is uniquely yours. Adjust the consistency of your DIY eyeliner by changing the amount of water or mixing medium you use, ensuring that your final product suits your personal style. Learn how to apply eyeshadow as an eyeliner like a pro in the section below.

How To Use Eyeshadow As Eyeliner

• Gently dab some primer near your eyes and apply a small amount of concealer under your eyes.
• Dip an angled brush in water and dampen the bristles.
• Choose your favorite DIY eyeshadow shade you want to use.
• Position the top part of your makeup brush at an angle along your lash line.
• Start from the inner corner and sweep it along your eye’s upper lash line.
• Repeat it until it reaches your desired color and consistency.
• Keep your eyes closed for a minute to let it dry.
• Apply a translucent setting powder to the eye area for a matte finish.

Infographic: Simple Steps To Make Eyeliner From Eyeshadow

Eyeliners and eyeshadows are the most important part of your eye makeup. So, knowing how to make eyeliner from eyeshadow will help you add some extra magic to your eye makeup. We have focused on the main steps of making a long-lasting eyeliner from eyeshadow in a simple and efficient way. Check out the infographic below to know more tips and tricks!

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does DIY eyeliner last?

The shelf life of your DIY eyeliner depends on the ingredients used, but it typically lasts about 1-2 weeks if stored properly in a cool, dry place.

What ingredients make an eyeliner?

Activated charcoal, waxes, lanolin, and castor oil are all commonly found in an eyeliner.

Can you make your own liquid eyeliner?

Yes. All you need is activated charcoal for the pigment, beeswax for a thick consistency, and coconut oil and water for fluidity.

Can mascara be used as eyeliner?

Yes. Just make sure the consistency is correct and use a clean brush to avoid clumps.

How do you make Vaseline eyeliner?

You can mix approximately 3 parts of eyeshadow of your desired color and 1 part of Vaseline to make your own gel-based eyeliner.

Can henna be used as eyeliner?

Yes. However, be careful while applying henna as a natural eyeliner as it is semi-permanent and not smudge-proof and may stain if smudged.

Learn how to quickly convert any eyeshadow into eyeliner with this easy tutorial video! Get the perfect look in no time with this simple guide.

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Dr. Sameeksha Chand Malhotra is a board-certified dermatologist with 10 years of experience. She is well versed in general dermatology, procedural dermatology, and aesthetic dermatology and certified in permanent makeup and microblading.

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  Rachel Duncan Rachel Duncan is a global makeup artist with 13 years of experience. She is also the founder of ColorMeGorgeous and specializes in providing unparalleled makeup services to brides.
  
  Rachel Duncan is a global makeup artist with 13 years of experience. She is also the founder of ColorMeGorgeous and specializes in providing unparalleled makeup services to brides.

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