Eye makeup basics: liner and mascara

What you’ll practice

Eyeliner and mascara can transform a look fast—if you know the basics. This quiz helps you build practical knowledge around product types, placement, and technique so your results look intentional, not accidental.

You’ll answer multiple-choice questions with 4 options and no timer, so you can think through application steps, tools, and common do’s and don’ts.

Difficulty and question settings

Difficulty is mixed on purpose: easier questions cover core definitions and everyday habits, while harder ones test troubleshooting (smudging, clumping, transfer) and adapting techniques to eye shape.

Before you start, choose your question count and difficulty to match your time and comfort level—go shorter for quick practice or longer to build consistency.

Common pitfalls to avoid

• Applying mascara before curling (or curling after mascara)
• Tightlining too heavily and making eyes look smaller
• Skipping lash root coverage so liner looks “floating”
• Using a dull or dried-out liner tip and over-pressing
• Pumping mascara wands, which can dry out the formula

Tips for better results

Focus on the “why” behind each step: product choice, placement, and control. If you miss a question, replay a shorter set and aim for clean fundamentals before moving to more advanced looks.