For those just dipping their toes into the makeup world, graphic liner simply refers to more stylized ways of wearing your eyeliner. Most people are familiar with well-known staple liner styles, such as the classic, wing, and cat-eye looks. But if you’re ready to step up your liner game, these graphic liner tips will help you nail any geometric shape that crosses your feed. At its most basic form, floating liner is simply a liner placed anywhere above your upper lash line. However, in most cases, the liner lives just above your eye’s natural crease. Better still, this is a liner look where the cheese stands alone: You don’t have to rock a full eyeshadow look with a floating liner, and in many cases, it’ll be dramatic enough on its own. However, many of the looks in our guide are precision styles—meaning, you need a product that lays down a clean line during the application process, is less likely to shift with wear, and doesn’t fade as the hours go by. Felt-tip liners and true liquid liners tend to be your best bet. Just make sure that the applicator offers a precision-fine tip for enhanced accuracy. Gels can work, but be sure to spritz a setting spray once you finish your eyes so transfer is less likely to occur.
