Mask-Ready Makeup Tutorial: Winged Eyeliner + Transfer Proof Foundation

Let’s face it, masks aren’t going anywhere, and neither is makeup. If you have been trading in your full-face look for the newest accessory to take over our lives, keep reading. With this winged eyeliner tutorial, you’ll learn how to have both safety and transfer-proof glam that lasts!

The one thing visible–with or without a mask–is our eyes: Here is where all the magic should happen. Whether you are a cut crease lover, or a novice trying to figure out how to hold your mascara wand, you can accomplish this dramatic winged eyeliner look.

To get started, I shaped my brows, primed my lids, and packed on neutral shades to set my base. The wow factor comes in with my liner. Fenty Beauty Flyliner in Cuz I’m Black is one of my favorite liners on the market. It is super dark, helps me perfect my wing, and is easy enough for beginners to use. You don’t need the steadiest of hands for this: Just take your time and look in a small mirror to see what you’re doing. Add your favorite pair of wispy lashes and you are all set to go!

To ensure your actual foundation and base stay on without rubbing off onto your mask, check out the tutorial video below–and follow my top 10 tips for a transfer-proof look!

Winged Eyeliner Tutorial

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1. Prime your face with something tacky. Milk Hydrogrip Primer is perfect as the tackiness helps the products you apply on top of it stick.
2. Set your face with a setting powder before you apply your foundation. I learned this trick from Jackie Aina and it truly makes all the difference!
3. Focus your foundation on your T-Zone–everywhere your mask will not touch.
4. Only apply a small amount of foundation near your mouth area, get your coverage, but don’t overdo it!
5. Concentrate your concealer directly under your eyes; don’t drag it too low.
6. Blend your contour up not down.
7. When applying your blush and highlighter, focus on the highpoints of your cheek.
8. Set your face with a setting powder and let the powder sit for three minutes!
9. Use a liquid lipstick. Lipstick will transfer no matter what, but you can control how much transfers by using a liquid lip. Make sure it is completely dry before applying your mask.
10. Set your face with a setting spray that will lock in your look. I love NYX Cosmetics Matte Setting Spray for this.

With these tips in mind, let your creativity flow, stay safe, wear a mask, and know that your face is transfer-proof and locked in place!

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