Makeup How-To: Dark Purple Eyeliner

Deep violets look stunning on light eyes.

Dark Purple Eyeliner How-To

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Step 1. Line the upper and lower lash line with a black gel liner, close to the lash line. Connect the lines at the inner and outter corners.

Step 2. Using a purple eyeliner, draw a line on the top lid starting from the outer and ending at the center of the lid.

Step 3. Connect your line from the top outer corner to the middle of the lower lash line creating a V shape.

Step 4. Complete the look by applying two coats of your favorite black mascara.

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