Eye Makeup Advice
From Adviceopedia
The eyes are the windows to the soul and everyone likes beautiful windows, so some good eye makeup advice is in order to make your peepers look their prettiest.
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Eye Makeup Advice Everywhere
From fashion magazines to blogs, there are more tips for tricking out your orbs than almost anything else except dating advice. We know nothing attracts a man like beautiful eyes and although most men will say they prefer a natural look, women are still determined to enhance what nature provided. Besides, makeup is fun.
So what are some good basic tips? There are hundreds, but everything in the world of lovely eye makeup comes down to the same four things:
- Concealer
- Shadow
- Eyeliner
- Mascara
If you have the cosmetic that’s right for you in each of these categories, plus a few other useful things, you’ll look great.
Death to Dark Circles
Since the skin under the eyes is so thin, it’s the very rare person who does not have slightly darker skin under and at the inner corners of the eyes. Fortunately, a good concealer will even out your complexion nicely. While dry concealers are longer lasting, a creamy concealer is preferable for this delicate skin.
A concealer should always be one shade lighter than your foundation, or your skin, if you don’t wear foundation. Apply a few dots sparingly. Remember, you can always add a bit more, but removing makeup if you’ve overdone it is no fun. Once on, dab lightly to blend using either a brush or your ring finger. Always be gentle, you don’t want to pull on the skin. Blend from the outer corner and be sure to cover your inside nose area. Many women forget this and miss out on a lovely brightening technique.
What the Shadow Knows
One of the better bits of eye makeup advice that doesn’t get repeated often enough is that you should choose the color of your shadow based on your hair color, rather than eye color. Light colors like cream suit blondes, whereas pale and dark browns are excellent on brunettes. Redheads can go with an assortment of pinks, lavenders, coppers and peaches. Blue and purple shadows are the ideal for ladies with gray hair.
It’s worth taking the extra few moments to apply a touch of foundation on your eyelids before applying your color. It’s the same theory as painting; a primer coat makes all the difference.
The easiest and quickest use of shadow is to apply one color over the eyelid. It’s simple and attractive and great for daytime. You can add more drama by applying a darker color in the crease line. Using a brush, start at your inner eye and sweep the shadow gently through the crease and swoop upwards as you finish. Experiment with using different shades; you’ll be surprised at how intense your eyes can become with just a touch of extra color.
The Fine Line
Whether you prefer just a touch of eyeliner at the outer corner of your lid for a subtle pop, or you feel like a screaming 1960s look with black liner from the inner corner of the eye coming to a point on the temple, you need to shop carefully and play with different styles to find the liner that works best for you. One of the most basic bits of eye makeup advice regarding liner is that if you want a smudgy, smoky look, use a pencil. If you want something clean and lasting, use liquid. Of course, liquid can be tricky to use and you might end up with a completely unintended smudgy look.
There is no great trick to applying eyeliner; you just need to sweep it from the inner to the outer corner of your eye above the lash line. However, to do this well, you must practice. Be patient and soon you’ll be doing it like a pro.
Masking the Lashes
Some eye makeup tips suggest you put on mascara before eyeliner, particularly if you’re using a liquid liner, but ultimately it’s a matter of personal preference. Many women feel that mascara is the finishing touch to a perfect face.
Whichever order you prefer, you always want to blot the mascara wand before applying mascara to avoid clumping. If you want to curl your lashes, check the instructions on your curler, as some require you to apply your mascara prior to curling. Use the most mascara on your outermost lashes, as this will really open your eyes in a dramatic and exciting fashion. However, try to resist the temptation to apply mascara to your lower lashes, as even the most expensive mascara is likely to smudge or flake and the last thing you want are raccoon eyes.
Ever wonder why you can’t seem to apply mascara without a wide-open mouth? Turns out it’s a good thing, because opening your mouth steadies your eyes and helps you keep them open while making up.
Play, Play, Play… at Playtime
Even when you’ve discovered your perfect products and looks for day and night don’t stop experimenting, at least occasionally. There is always something new to try, or some new combination that might surprise you. Why be settled? A new look is always fun. However, when you’re on your way to work or a party, be sure to stick with the tried and true. If there’s anything certain beyond death and taxes, it’s that a makeup experiment when you’re on a schedule will always go wrong.
