We’d never nix such a beauty bag staple, but allow us to introduce you to concealer’s recent competition—the subtle yet powerful white liner. A few strokes of pencil (note: not on the eyes), and you can even cheat a lifted, toned face. Let us explain…
How to use white liner for a lifted appearance.
White liners have their advantages—many use white or cream pencils on the bottom waterline to make their eyes appear larger. Similar to how you’d highlight the cheekbones to make them pop, brightening up the eye area has a wide-eyed effect.
So why not take that trusty eye-highlighting pencil and, well, use it as a highlighter? Essentially, it functions just like a lighter shade of concealer would, brightening certain areas of your face and bringing them forth; however, the stark white color can create extra contrast. Plus, you know, you don’t have to worry about matching your undertones.
After scrolling through TikTok (because where else can you find an endless chasm of beauty tips?), we came across a few tutorials: This user applies on the outer corner of her eyes, on the corner of her mouth, and underneath her cheekbones for some subtle lift, and this user traces underneath her brow bone to define the area.
For some subtle brightness and lift, white liner is your friend. Similar to concealer, it can highlight certain areas and make them pop—so when you apply it in areas you’d like to highlight, you can cheat a more sculpted appearance.
