What is Water Activated UV Eyeliner (Cake Eyeliner) And How to Use it?

As latest trend to catch our eye and be spotted all over TikTok, cake liners unlike those sheer, wispy formulas provide an opaque, matte, and long-lasting finish, making them great for killer neon wings or graphic shapes across the lid. It's essentially a solid block of pigment that activates with water and turns into a creamy texture that glides easily across the skin. So how exactly do you use this product? Below we will introduce it to you the following aspects.

What are water activated eyeliner or cake liners?

To put it simply, cake liners are no different than watercolor paints that you dip a wet brush into.

As you can probably guess, cake liner (and all water-activated makeup) is exactly what it sounds like. In the case of water-activated eyeliners, they're a product that uses water to transform into a vibrant, pigmented eyeliners. They work the same way that watercolor paints do!

They're a great option for those who are worried about their eyeliner getting messy, as the powder formula turns into a creamy, liquid consistency once water is added, and this allows for easy control.

They can also be used to create some seriously stunning gradient looks since each shade can easily be blended into one another before fully drying. One thing to keep in mind is that since water-activated eyeliner is water-based, it won't be waterproof.

What kind of makeup can water-activated eyeliner be used for?

When creating vintage-inspired liner looks from the '60s and '70s, you can grab a cake liner because they dry down to a crisp matte that photographs well.

Your can add cake liners are best when need a neon pigment or want a mess-free powder finish. People often use them for mastering gorgeous gradient liner looks.

Cake eyeliner makeup can instantly make a person's eyes look bigger and more aesthetically pleasing.

Two types water-activated eyeliner

The water-activated eyeliners currently on the market are divided into UV and non-UV. Ordinary water-activated eyeliner can be activated to create a variety of bright eye makeup. But they don't glow neon under UV light. Opaque and highly pigmented application! Colors are also mixable to create your own unique shades. If you don't like glowing neon eyeliner and only use it to show during the day, then you can choose it.

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While neon colored eyeliner can glow under UV light which will make you outstanding above everyone else. These luminous eye liner shades can glow under UV light and blacklight.

Express yourself at any large club, rave or Halloween and Anywhere with UV Lighting. These are all day glow colors which means they are also visible under natural light.

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How to use water-activated eyeliner?

STEP #1. PRIME YOUR EYES

Starting with an eye primer is an important step in any eye makeup look. Smooth one on to increase the lifespan of your makeup.

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STEP #2. APPLY EYESHADOW

Grab your eyeshadow color(s) of choice and apply them now before moving on to your water-activated eyeliner.

STEP #3. GRAB YOUR EYELINER

Now for the moment you've been waiting for: using your cake liner! To activate your eyeliner, you can use regular tap water or a setting spray, which will give it an extra lasting boost. Dip an angled brush or thin eyeliner brush into your liquid of choice, then dip the brush into your water-activated eyeliner to pick up the product. For a softer look, use more liquid to dilute the pigment. If you want a bold, vibrant look, keep your eyeliner a thicker consistency by adding less liquid.

STEP #4. LINE YOUR EYES

Lining your eyes with water-activated eyeliner involves the same process as using a liquid or gel eyeliner—take your time and let your brush do the work. You can apply cake eyeliner wherever you would normally apply eyeliner. If you plan to tightline your eyes with a water-activated eyeliner, make sure it's on the thicker side consistency-wise. The paste-like formula can be applied with an angled brush to your upper waterline by gently pressing the liner against the base of your lashes.

STEP #5. COAT YOUR LASHES

As with any eye makeup look, it's important to finish with a few layers of mascara to tie everything together and give your lashes an extra boost.

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