Purple Eyeliner
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Purple Eyeliner
Add a fun burst of color to your eye makeup with purple eyeliner. Depending on the shade, you can use purple tones to create sophisticated, edgy or sweetly romantic looks, making this hue one of the most versatile options out there. Purple eyeliners come in pencil and liquid form, and some versions are waterproof to handle everything from pool parties to unexpectedly emotional movie scenes.
How to Wear Purple Eyeliner
Purple eyeliner can be used on its own or in combination with other eyeliner colors to create dramatic effects. One unique way to wear purple eyeliner is to apply it along the bottom lash line while using black eyeliner on the top lash line. You might also use it in conjunction with a darker tone, such as brown or black. Smudging your eyeliner creates a gradient effect, while precise application using a purple eyeliner pencil delivers added definition around your eyes. Before you apply eyeliner, use an eye primer to act as a base for all your eye makeup.
What Eyeshadow Goes With Purple Eyeliner?
Because purple eyeliner stands out, choose a subtler hue for your eyeshadow. A shimmery cream tone helps balance the purple tones, or you could pick different shades of purple for your eyeshadow, blush and lipstick to create a coordinated look across your entire face. Yellow and orange tones create dramatic contrast when paired with a bright purple eyeliner, while gray or silver hues complement lighter purple tones. Match your eyeliner to a purple mascara to make a visual statement, or use a classic black mascara to emphasize the liner color.
Is Purple Eyeliner Good for Blue Eyes?
You can wear purple eyeliner with any eye shade or skin tone. Blue eyes stand out when lined in an amethyst or royal purple tone, while green eyes might benefit from deeper shades, such as dark plum. The best purple eyeliner for brown eyes might be a light lavender or lilac tone that adds a romantic element to your look or a rich jewel-toned hue. Keep a few purple eyeliner shades in your makeup bag to mix and match color options as the mood strikes. A packet of makeup remover wipes lets you easily switch up your look when you're on the go.