Beauty Makeup Eyes How to Do Negative-Space Eyeliner in 5 Easy Steps By Erin Lukas Erin Lukas Instagram Twitter Erin is a Brooklyn-based beauty editor and has been with InStyle since 2016. She's written for NYLON, Teen Vogue, Into The Gloss, FASHION Magazine, and more. She graduated with an Honors B.A. in Creative Writing and English Literature from University of Windsor, Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing from Centennial College, and A.A.S in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on June 5, 2018 Pin Share Tweet Email Negative space isn't just a manicure trend. You can also take a minimalist, less-is-more approach with your eyeliner, too. Think of it as "floating" liner: A line is drawn above or below the lash line, or strategic gaps are added. It instantly makes the average eyeliner look cooler with minimal effort. The Best Drugstore Eyeliners Tested and Approved By Our Editors The only problem with floating liner is that it can well, float up onto your eyelid. That's why we turned to celebrity makeup artist Ana Marie Rizzieri for her tips on how to keep negative-space liner from melting up into your crease, along with how to actually draw it on. Before reaching for your liner of choice, Rizzieri says that it's crucial to prep the eyelid with a translucent powder like Cover Fx Perfect Setting Powder ($35; Sephora.com) to keep the liner from moving. Next, take a black pencil liner, such as Dior's Crayon Eyeliner ($30; Sephora.com), to line your upper lash line. Dip an angled brush in a gel liner like Maybelline's Eye Studio Lasting Drama Eyeliner ($7; Target.com) to accentuate the line, then use a Q-tip soaked in eye makeup remover to create the divot. Pretty simple, right? Hit play on the video above to see Rizzeri's full tutorial on the negative-space eyeliner trend. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit