Few things disappoint a client more than a beautiful eyeliner that heals with a blue or grey cast. The Tina eyeliner pigments were created by permanent makeup artist Valentina Zayats, WULOP 2026 winner in Eyeliner Shading, to solve exactly that: four shades built mainly on mineral iron oxides, designed for the thin skin of the eyelid and for soft, smoky liners that stay warm black and brown as they heal. In this article we explain why eyeliner turns blue, how the Tina formulas are built and which shade does what.
Tina at a Glance
- 4 shades for the eyelid: Black, Deep Brown, Medium Brown and Gold Brown
- Mainly mineral: built on iron oxides, with a small organic share for stability and fast implantation
- Carbon Black kept to a minimum in Black and Deep Brown, and none at all in Medium Brown and Gold Brown
- Ready to use: the balancing correctors are already in the formula
- Made for smoky liners: lash line, shaded first layer and soft diffused upper layer
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Why Does Permanent Eyeliner Turn Blue?
A healed liner that looks blue or grey is rarely a "wrong colour" in the bottle. It is usually a combination of three things:
- Pure Carbon Black. Carbon Black particles are extremely fine. When a lot of them sit in the skin, light scatters through the layers above and the black reads as cool blue or grey, especially on thin, translucent eyelid skin.
- Depth. The deeper a black pigment is placed, the stronger that cool effect becomes. On the eyelid the skin is very thin, so the margin for error is small.
- Concentration. A very dense black leaves more pigment in the skin to shift colour and makes later correction or removal harder.
Iron oxides behave differently. Black iron oxide heals as a softer, warmer black and fades towards brown rather than blue. That is the logic behind Tina: iron oxides do the main work, and Carbon Black is used only where it is needed for depth and fast implantation.
Already dealing with a blue liner from earlier work? Read our guide to correcting old permanent makeup with correctors.
The Four Shades and How to Use Them
1. Black: the Lash Line
- A fully self-sufficient black for the inter-lash zone: no correctors need to be added, they are already in the formula.
- Mainly black and red iron oxide, with Carbon Black added for fast implantation and good healing, for a stable result over the years.
- Not highly concentrated, so the liner fades softly and safely over time.
2. Deep Brown: the Softer Lash Line and First Layer
- A dark brown hybrid on black and red iron oxide, with only a minimal amount of Carbon Black.
- For the inter-lash zone on lighter clients who need a softer alternative to black.
- Darkens the first layer of a shaded liner and gives a soft, smoky effect.
- Need it deeper? Add a few drops of Black.
3. Medium Brown: the Main Shading Shade
- A medium brown hybrid made mostly of mineral pigments.
- The main shade for shading on the mobile eyelid, and dense enough for a defined pencil liner.
- Also suitable for brows.
- Contains no Carbon Black.
4. Gold Brown: the Diffused Upper Layer
- A golden brown hybrid for the soft upper layer of a smoky liner, adding warmth and dimension.
- On brows it gives a light, warm wheat shade.
- Contains no Carbon Black.
Building a Smoky Liner with Tina
- Lash line: Black, or Deep Brown for lighter clients.
- First shaded layer: Deep Brown, or Medium Brown for a softer look.
- Soft upper layer: Gold Brown, diffused out towards the crease.
- Pencil liner effect: Medium Brown applied more densely.
Work superficially. On the eyelid, correct depth matters as much as the pigment itself.
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About Valentina Zayats
Valentina Zayats is a permanent makeup artist from Belarus and the WULOP 2026 winner in the Eyeliner Shading category. She developed the Tina set from her own daily work on eyeliners, with one goal: pigments that are gentle on thin eyelid skin, implant quickly, and give soft smoky liners that heal without turning blue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Tina eyeliner never turn blue?
The formulas are built to minimise the risk: mainly iron oxides, little or no Carbon Black and a moderate concentration. The healed result also depends on depth, technique and the client's skin, so correct, superficial placement remains essential.
Do I need to add a corrector to Tina Black?
No. Black is fully self-sufficient: the balancing correctors are already in the formula.
Can I use Tina on brows?
Yes. Medium Brown gives a natural medium brown on brows, and Gold Brown a light, warm wheat shade.
Which Tina shades are free of Carbon Black?
Medium Brown and Gold Brown contain no Carbon Black. Black and Deep Brown contain only a minimal amount.
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