{"id":107329,"date":"2026-03-19T10:03:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/nicki-sebastians-foolproof-eyeliner-trick-even-for-marathons\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:03:59","slug":"nicki-sebastians-foolproof-eyeliner-trick-even-for-marathons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/nicki-sebastians-foolproof-eyeliner-trick-even-for-marathons\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicki Sebastian’s Foolproof Eyeliner Trick (Even for Marathons)"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\"Nicki<\/p>\n

Photographer Nicki Sebastian<\/a> doesn\u2019t wear a ton of makeup, except<\/em> for her cat-eye liner, which she\u2019s worn for 30 years, every day since eighth grade. \u201cI\u2019ve worn it through every occasion imaginable: marathons, snorkeling,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen I had leukemia, I wore it through every round of chemo.\u201d Nicki\u2019s look is remarkably easy to pull off \u2014\u00a0even for those of us (all of us?) who lack the fine-motor skills that eyeliner typically requires. Here are her simple steps\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Nicki<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, get a twist-up liner. My go-to drugstore one is Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner<\/a> in Black Brown. It\u2019s inexpensive and easy, and I used that one for years. But my current favorite is SOSHE Beauty Precision<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the thinnest liners available \u2014 only 0.5 millimeters \u2014 which is great for detail and control. I wear Deep Plum and get so many compliments on the subtle shade.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Nicki<\/p>\n

\u201cStart in the middle of your eyelid, right above your pupil. Using very light pressure, make little strokes along your lash line. This is key: Do not draw one continuous line, and do not press<\/em> the pencil against your lid<\/em>. If you do that, you\u2019ll almost certainly veer off track. Just continue with little strokes until you\u2019re just past the corner of your eye. Then go back to the middle and fill in the gaps with more<\/em> tiny strokes, until the line is totally filled in. You can then continue in the other direction, extending the line to the inner corner with the same tiny strokes. It\u2019s a foolproof method.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the cat-eye in the corner, use a super light touch to do one of those mini strokes, angling your hand slightly so the line curves up into a little wing. It\u2019s meant to mirror the curve of your eyelashes. Start with the thinnest line possible, and if you want it thicker, just keep going back over, adding more little strokes of liner. If you mess up, just use a makeup wipe to remove that last stroke, and try again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Nicki<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only other makeup I wear is Tower 28 Mascara<\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s thickening and never clumps \u2014\u00a0and then I finish with Hourglass brow pencil<\/a> and KS&CO brow gel<\/a>. I\u2019m obsessed<\/em> with this gel; it makes them look so<\/em> much fuller. When I wash everything off, I use Vanicream face wash<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Nicki<\/p>\n

\u201cMy 13-year-old daughter is acting in Snow White right now, and I get to do her cat-eye. She\u2019ll ask me to do a cat-eye for school dances, too \u2014\u00a0it melts my heart. I don\u2019t consider my eyeliner necessary<\/em> \u2014 it\u2019s not something I need to feel worthy \u2014\u00a0but I enjoy adding a little pizzazz. Even after I lost my eyelashes and brows during chemo, I\u2019d still put on my everyday cat-eye \u2014 it makes me feel like myself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thank you so much, Nicki<\/a>! We love your look and your generosity in sharing your skills with us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S. More fun beauty posts<\/a>, including a five-second blush trick<\/a> and Gemma\u2019s amazing lipstick find<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(Photos courtesy of Nicki Sebastian.)<\/p>\n

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