Eyeliner is notoriously difficult to get right. You need a steady hand, unlimited patience, and plenty of Q-tips to fix the inevitable mistakes. However, even if you do nail the application, there's still a chance that your perfect cat eye will smudge after a few hours on the town. Thankfully, Gita Bass, who counts Olivia Wilde and Elizabeth Olsen as clients among many other beautiful leading ladies, has a nifty fix for this all-too-common problem. She took to Instagram to share a life-changing trick for ensuring your eyeliner lasts all night long, particularly if you've got hooded lids.
Utilizing clear Arch Brow Shaping Gel ($28 Ulta) from Hourglass, Bass dabbed a small brush into the applicator wand and then used it to go over her perfectly-done winged eyeliner, explaining, "This is an amazing hack to help set the liner." However, you need to make sure you're happy with the line first as, once it's set, it's set for good. If you're wondering which particular eyeliner Bass rated, meanwhile, on this occasion she chose another Hourglass product, their Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner ($34 from their online store).
Wilde herself has a holistic approach to looking good, professing that beauty comes first from within. "If you're happy and healthy, it shows. Cleanses and products don't make you look more beautiful. They certainly help, but if you reach contentment, you're set," she told Elle emphatically.
