How to Pin a Reference Image for More Even Eyeliner

Pin a reference image beside your eye, then use a close crop and a frozen frame to match liner angle and thickness from one side to the other. For winged liner, place the pin near the outer corner so you can compare flick direction without covering your lid.

Pick the right camera view for liner work

Eyeliner needs a closer check than brows, so start by choosing the camera that gives the sharpest eye detail. A mirrored front camera is usually easiest for applying liner on yourself because your hand movement matches what you see on screen. Once the camera is on, move from 1x to 2x or 3x digital crop so the eye fills more of the frame. The crop is useful for inspection, but remember it is still a digital zoom.

Use mirrored front view for hand-eye coordination.
Switch to 2x for upper lash line checks.
Use 3x when comparing a wing tip or inner corner detail.

Pin the reference near the outer corner

For eyeliner, the most helpful pin placement is usually just outside the eye rather than directly over it. Put the reference where you can compare the wing angle at a glance. If you are copying one eye to the other, freeze the first eye when it looks right, pin that image, then drag it next to the second eye. Resize it until the outer corner and lash line are easy to line up. Press P when you want to pin or release the image.

Keep the pin off the lid so your lash line stays visible.
Match the wing start point before matching the tip.
Resize smaller if the pin blocks your cheekbone or temple area.

Use the grid and timer to reduce false mismatches

A slight head tilt can make liner look uneven even when both sides are close. The grid helps you square your face to the camera before you check symmetry. A short timer is useful if one hand is holding the liner and the other is resting. Set 0 seconds for instant checks, or use 3 seconds so your face settles before the frame freezes. Keyboard shortcuts stay out of the way while a form field is focused, so typing in a box will not trigger freeze or pin actions.

Center your pupils at a similar height before freezing.
Use 0 seconds for quick lash line checks.
Use 3 seconds when comparing wing slope.

Save only when you want a record on your device

If you want to keep a still image of your liner for personal comparison, export a PNG after you freeze the frame you want. The file is saved only when you start that action yourself. Where it goes depends on the browser and system save settings. If you hide the tab, the camera stops and in-memory frames are cleared, so save first if you want to keep a reference image.

Export after a freeze if you want a side-by-side record.
Check your browser download or save prompt if you cannot find the file.
Save before switching tabs if the frame matters to you.

Grant camera permission from your browser site settings if asked, then select the camera you want.
Set 2x or 3x crop and turn on the grid for a closer eye view.
Freeze the eye you like, pin that image, and drag it beside the other eye.
Compare wing angle and line thickness, then export a PNG if you want to keep it.

Can this tool tell me the correct eyeliner shape for my eyes?

No. It is for visual comparison only, so you can check angle, thickness, and placement on your own screen.

Why is camera access not working?

Camera access requires a secure context and browser permission. Use the help button to open guidance for changing site camera permission in your browser settings.

Will the app work offline?

The installed web app cache starts only after a successful first visit, and camera use without a connection depends on the browser. It should not be promised on every setup.

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