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Many Things in Life — Including Your Makeup Game — Can Benefit From a Different Angle

March 11th, 2016 by Carolina Braina 26 Comments

Bologna Asinelli Tower
Torre degli Asinelli, Bologna’s tallest medieval tower, as seen from two different angles

“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science beauty”. — Albert Einstein

Sorry, Bertie, I hope you’re not turning in your grave. But, you know, your quote can totally apply to any field — including beauty.

You really were a genius, after all…

Yes, because regarding problems from new angles is a great way to go, I think. If you’re stuck seeing things from a single point of view, you’ll never grow nor improve and, most importantly, you’ll never solve your most troublesome makeup problems (HA!), like:

  • Does applying eyeliner to your waterline bother you?
  • Do your filled in brows look like illustrations in a coloring book (that is, like a solid block of color)?
  • When you apply lip liner all over your lips, does it feel scratchy and uncomfortable? And does it look uneven?

If you answered yes to any of the above, today’s your lucky day, because we’re about to solve your problems!

YOU JUST NEED TO CHANGE YOUR ANGLE. *Cue heavenly choir and rays of glorious sunlight.*

More specifically, you need to change the angle of your pencil. Next time you do your makeup and you’re using a pencil product, try angling it so that you’re using the side of the tip, rather than the point.

It’ll be life-changing, I promise.

How to Apply Eyeliner to Waterline
No more tingly feeling! And you can do this on the upper waterline, as well.

How to Apply Brow Pencil
Harsh brows, begone! Especially if you have dark brows, using the point of your pencil can easily make them look too strong.


How to Apply Lip Liner
Yes to a smooth, perfectly even application! I use the point to outline the lips and the side to fill them in.

Let me know if you just had one of those epic AHA moments, or if this was something you’ve been doing all along!

Carolina Braina


Hey, ladies (and gents), it’s Carolina here, reporting live from Bologna, Italy, to bring you the latest and greatest in beauty from the good ol’ continent! For an extra dose of that timeless Italian glam with a touch of humor and self-irony (because, you know, laughter is the best makeup), come say hi at carolinapage.eu and Instagram.

Many Things in Life — Including Your Makeup Game — Can Benefit From a Different Angle / Originally published March 11th, 2016

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  1. LindaLibraLoca says

    March 11th, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I actually haven’t done this so far, but I will next time I put on makeup.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Lancôme Grandiôse Mascara – Language of the fan

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:45 am

      Let me know how it goes!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  2. Angela says

    March 11th, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Definitely will try the eyebrow pencil tip. I have nearly black eyebrows and very pale skin. It can get scary FAST, LOL. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Haha, I completely understand! 😉
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  3. MonicaP says

    March 11th, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I’ll have to try your eye liner tip as every time I try to line my water line .. my eyes water like crazy .. 😛

    Monica.
    MonicaP recently posted … Transition from winter to spring with cool and warm outfit colors

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:46 am

      I really hope it works for you!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  4. Tatiana says

    March 11th, 2016 at 11:22 am

    I’ve used the side of lip pencils to fill in my lips for some time. I’ve never tried that with my brow pencils though. I never ever line my waterline.

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 7:02 am

      It’s the only way I can fill in my lips without scratching them off!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  5. Lauren says

    March 11th, 2016 at 11:52 am

    I love this post!! You had me at “Bertie!!” Ha ha! Yes to all three of your questions…changing my angle tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:50 am

      YAY, I hope it’ll be life-changing! 😉
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    March 11th, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Being a painter, I guess I instinctively just do these things. There’s nothing worse than holding a brush like a pencil….especially right at the ferrule. Makes me cringe. NO!! just… NO!!

    I can’t line my waterline though, my contact lenses do NOT like it at all.
    Jessica recently posted … Redo: Dentist

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:52 am

      I just thought about it and realized I never hold my makeup brushes at the ferrule… PHEW!!!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  7. Erin says

    March 11th, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    I’ve been doing this for years, but that probably has to do with having an artist mother I’d watch paint, sketch, and crayon for hours. I do all that too, so I guess I just intuitively use makeup the same way.
    Erin recently posted … Juliette Has A Gun Anyway

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:53 am

      Putting on makeup is very much like painting your face, so it makes perfect sense.
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  8. TravelingBlush says

    March 11th, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    I do this with my brushes, trying this way or that to see what jt’s best for. Myrecent discovery is using a dense fan brush (I use Ecotools) for shading.
    TravelingBlush recently posted … MAC Ellie Goulding Halcyon Palette: Review and Swatches

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:56 am

      Experimenting is something I really enjoy about makeup!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  9. Kiss & Make-up says

    March 11th, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    I never really thought about it but I actually do this already. Hurrah!
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Travel | Visiting Kobe and Osaka

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 6:59 am

      I’ve always done that instinctively, but I’ve seen so many people in real life and on YT do the opposite that I thought it was worth a post.
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  10. Rachel says

    March 11th, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I do this already, but I’m from a family of painters and artists, so that’s to ably where I picked it up!
    Rachel recently posted … NYX Ombre Blush Review – Mauve Me

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 7:01 am

      It makes perfect sense. It’s so cool you’re from a family of artists!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  11. Chris25 says

    March 12th, 2016 at 12:29 am

    I love tips like this. Simple but ingenious!
    Chris25 recently posted … OPI Russian Navy

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 12th, 2016 at 7:01 am

      I’m glad you found them helpful!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … Show a Little Lovin’… March 2016

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  12. Michou says

    March 12th, 2016 at 11:22 am

    This tip changed the way I felt about makeup. I’ll never remember who told it to me when I was much younger but the second I learned it suddenly makeup became so much EASIER. I always recommend this tip those who have trouble applying…. never thought to do it with lipliner though. Old habits die hard haha.

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 15th, 2016 at 10:40 am

      You should try it with lip liner, too. It makes all the difference!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … My Makeup Bag Staples – For When Experimenting Is Not an Option

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  13. Illy Junus says

    March 13th, 2016 at 9:19 am

    great tips, but for the waterline, i never use it since i always cry because my eyes so sensitive

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 15th, 2016 at 10:44 am

      My eyes tolerate liner pretty well, it’s eyeshadow they don’t get along with. If the tiniest particle gets into them, they start watering like crazy.
      Carolina Braina recently posted … My Makeup Bag Staples – For When Experimenting Is Not an Option

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