eyeliner

noun

eye·lin·er | \ ˈī-ˌlī-nər

Definition of eyeliner

: makeup used to emphasize the contour of the eyes

Examples of eyeliner in a Sentence

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Every mirror is taken as mascara, eyeliner and the occasional curling iron are pulled from bags. — Laura Dimon, New York Times, "New York’s Hottest Makeup Counter: The Port Authority Bathroom," 23 Aug. 2019 According to the trademark details, Haus Beauty would include a long list of potential products and services, like foundations, lipsticks, and eyeliners. — Samantha Sasso, refinery29.com, "Everything You Need To Know About Lady Gaga's Makeup Line, Haus Laboratories," 15 July 2019 The ballerina in neon-lime tights and killer eyeliner struts on her toes across a street in central Hong Kong. — Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, "Amid upheavals, there’s good news in Hong Kong: Its ballet thrives," 10 July 2019 Klein himself was also an important part of the show’s overall look, rocking an all-black 'fit with a stack of chains, black nail polish and messy eyeliner. — Ellise Shafer, Billboard, "LANY Return to the Stage in L.A. With Electric Energy, Vibrant Visuals: Recap," 28 June 2019 For eyeliner, Lemon’s go-to is NYX’s Epic Ink liquid liner in black. — Dianca London Potts, SELF, "10 Goths of Color on Their Beauty Routines and the Power of Representation," 22 May 2019 Just because neon eyeliner is having a moment rn doesn’t mean it’s your best look. — Holly Schechter, Seventeen, "The Insider’s Guide to Nailing the College Application Process," 5 Sep. 2019 Included: two eyeshadow palettes, six matte lipsticks, six matching lipliners, and five eyeliners, in either warm (Matte Cocoa) or cool (Matte Smoke) shades. — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "Kim Kardashian Sent Her New '90s Inspired Makeup Collection to '90s Icons," 6 Aug. 2019 The precocious cool-girl might favor a bright red lip, sure, while the goth girl favors a thick layer of black eyeshadow, but understated eyeliner, mascara, and blush are the usual go-tos. — Rachel Lubitz, refinery29.com, "Lip Tattoos & Rhinestone Eyebrows: Inside The Wildest Makeup On Euphoria," 25 July 2019

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