The battle between eyeliner vs mascara has long been a makeup world hot topic.

Here, makeup artists weigh in on which you should be using.

The inside versus the outside of an Oreo cookie.

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And in the makeup world, the same principle applies toeyelinerversusmascara, wherein its entirely unclear which reigns supreme.

But if youre sprinting out the door in the morning and only have time for one?

Pros say its totally fine to opt for an either/or situation.

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New York City-based makeup artist and hairstylist

But to make that happen, youll need to apply product the right way.

But dont skip the all-important curling step!

Thomas suggests starting with a thin, tight line of black liner on the top of your lash line.

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Next, grab a neutral pencil and sweep it into your waterline.

Finish things off by curling your lashes and applying mascara at the root in a back-and-forth motion.

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Unrecognisable Caucasian woman model posing and leaving lipstick mark from Monika Blunder lippies on a glass.

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