If you’ve never been a pro at applying liquid eyeliner, you might wonder how models and celebrities put it on and wear it flawlessly. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t have to be a difficult, time-consuming process to apply this type of eyeliner. Here are some tips you can take into account to make it easier, even if you already have a few tricks up your sleeve.

1. Start at the center of your lash line.
Woman’s Day magazine reports that when applying liquid eyeliner, you should always start at the center of the top lash line, then work outward. Take your time – most liquid eyeliners dry on contact, which can make it tricky to remove if you mess up!

2. Begin with a pencil eyeliner.
Seventeen magazine states that if you need some guidance, do a trial run with pencil eyeliner first. Once it’s on, you can draw along the line with your liquid eyeliner to create a flawless look.

3. Practice, practice, practice!
If you don’t have a professional makeup artist to help you like an A-list celeb, you’ll want to practice to get your technique perfect. It might take some time, but in the end, you’ll find it to be well worth it!