Not Mascara, Not Eye Shadow: This Overlooked Product Makes Your Eyes Look Mesmerising

The eyes are the window to the soul, which makes them one of our most interesting features. I already know you have gorgeous eyes, dear reader, and if you want to play them up, I need to put you on to a seriously underrated makeup product that will make your eyes look bright, open, and mesmerising AF—a specific form of eyeliner. Today, I’m going to teach you how to use this product like a pro. Feel free to blame me when someone says they literally get lost in your eyes, because it’s going to happen, like, a lot.

The magical item in question is white eyeliner—yes, white. Lady Gaga famously lines her waterline with a matte white hue to make her eyes pop onstage and on the red carpet. And I’m with her—it’s truly the key to getting those Bambi eyes quickly and effortlessly. Siren eyes and fox eyes are cool and all, but IMO, a doe-eyed look is more wearable every day and doesn’t require that level of precision. (And honestly, who has the time or patience for winged liner every morning?)

Time for my favorite part! The liner that I reach for is the Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Linen. I’ve tried a bunch of eyeliners, and this is easily the best one in all categories. The soft, creamy pencil has vivid colour payoff, a super-smooth application and all-day longevity. Plus, it doesn’t irritate sensitive eyes.

Now, how do we use this product? Here’s the full breakdown:

First, apply it on the waterline, concentrating the pigment on the outer waterline and gradually fading it inwards. This tip is key to making the liner look natural and not too harsh, which is where a lot of people go wrong with white liner. You can build it up if you’re doing a full-glam look or keep it super natural, which you’ll see below.

Next, apply the product on the inner corners of your eyes in a sort of sideways V shape, and then blend it out with the liner’s sponge tip.

And for a quick one-minute fix for brighter eyes, apply it very lightly on the outer waterline and inner corner. Boom—doll eyes in two seconds.