How To Apply Eye Makeup
Before discussing how to apply eye makeup, it's important to understand the various types of eye makeup that are available.
Primer
The main purpose of the primer is to literally prime the skin for some other makeup, eye makeup primer products are usually placed on the eyelids as a primer for eyeshadow, it makes the shadow, apply, stick, look better and last longer. In general, eye primer helps to smooth the eye lid skin, mask and fill lines and makes the overall look of the eyeshadow much more flawless and deliver a smoother and more perfect final look. Learn more at MAC primer products guide and shop cheap MAC Primers.
Concealer
The primary function of a concealer is just as its name suggests and that is to conceal as well as mask typical skin flaws, such as under eye darkness and puffiness, dark circles under the eyes even some fine lines and wrinkles. Generally concealer is applied under foundation as well as some other eye makeup products. However, some concealer makeup products can be fine enough to use by themselves, like the MAC Select Cover Up. Learn more at MAC Concealer Products Guide.
Eyeshadow/Pigments
Basically this is a product that is used to add color to the eyelids.
Eyeshadow Forms:
- Powders in compact cases
- Creams in stick, tub or pencil form
- Paints in a tube that go on creamy but dry to a powdery texture powder
- Pigments, that are a MAC makeup specialty, which are loose powder very intense and highly concentrated color powders that are used as eyeshadow. Shop cheap MAC pigments here.
Eyeshadow also comes in various color tones, frosted, matte, shimmers and metallics. Learn more at MAC eyeshadow products guide and shop cheap MAC eyeshadow.
Eyeliner
Eyeliner is a pencil or makeup tool that is specifically used to line the eye. It comes in a variety of colors and can be used in many ways, to line and define the eyes.
Eyeliner Forms
- Liquid eye liner that comes in a tube and a thin brush which is used for application.
- Pencil form, some of which are smooth gliding crème based and others that are more solid.
Learn more at MAC eyeliner products guide and shop cheap MAC eyeliner.
Mascara
Mascara is a makeup product that is used to lengthen, thicken, and extend lashes. Mascara comes in various colors, black, brown, blue, even green. But the basic and most widely used colors are black and brown. Mascara comes in a tube with its own brush. One important aspect when learning how to apply eye makeup is to make sure to get a fine mascara product, like the new MAC Opulash mascara, that is capable to separate lashes, not clump and create a natural look while at the same time creating drama and length to lashes.
How To Apply Eye Makeup
Learning to apply eye makeup is really a matter of practice and testing out the different looks that are best suited to your own style, facial complexion and hair coloring, as well as of course the occasion. Modern times often delegate that we follow the latest fads, trend and fashion styles and this also applies to makeup and cosmetics, but when it comes to eye makeup this is not always effective.
Some modern looks don't always fit all women, so its important to stick with what looks best with your own eyes and coloring, learn more at the Eye Shadow By Eye Color Guides
Eyeshadow Colors for Brown Eyes
Eyeshadow Colors for Blue Eyes
Eyeshadow Colors for Green Eyes
Another thing to remember is that you do not have to use all the eye makeup products, you can pick and choose the ones you like, and even pick and choose by occasions, like dramatic eyeliner for evening, and just a light mascara look for work.
Eyelids
Step 1 - Primer
If you choose add primer and concealer to the eye area do this before any other eye makeup application. Add primer to your lids and let it dry.
Step 2 - EyeshadowEyeshadow colors can be classified as
Light
Medium
Dark
Many eyeshadow pallets come with the 3 or more shades in one tub.
Light – Apply the light shadow to the upper portion of your eyes, along the brow bone.Medium – The medium shade is used to color the actual lids. Apply to the inner corner and stroke to the outer edge of the eye lid.
Dark – This shade of eye makeup shadow is used to contour and add depth to the eyelids, and this eye makeup needs to be applied to the crease of the eyes. Beginning at the inner corner, follow the crease to the outer edge of your eyes. Dark shades are often used to create the smoky eyes affect.
Tips for Eyeshadow
- Always use the appropriate colors for you eye color, learn more at:
Eyeshadow Colors for Brown Eyes
Eyeshadow Colors for Blue Eyes
Eyeshadow Colors for Green Eyes
- Blend, blend, blend! The best tip in how to apply eye makeup is to make sure to always create as natural a look as possible, so always make sure to blend the eyeshadow well, and never leave pronounced and jagged lines.
Eyeliner
Eyeliner can be tricky, but some practice can really go along way in learning how to apply eyeliner eye makeup effectively. Eyeliner can be added all around the eyes, under the bottom eye lash line, on top of the lid, just at the lash line, or even on the inside of the inner bottom of the eyes.
Create Wider Eyes with Liner
To make narrow eyes appear wider, apply the eyeliner ¼ of the way out from the inner corners with the beginning line being very thin and then growing slightly wider toward the edge.
Make Wide Eyes Closer with Liner
To make extremely wide set eyes appear closer, apply a slight amount of the darkest shade of shadow just near the inner corners of each lid and begin your eyeliner right at the inner edges of your lash line.
Give More Depth to Big Eyes with Liner
Add eyeliner to the inside of the lower lid.
Add liner all around the eye and blend well.
Eyeliner Tips
- Once again, blend, blend and blend again! The more blended the line of the liner, the better it looks, jagged, overly defined lines don't look too good.
- Add a layer of your dark shadow over the liner, and blend, this really provides for a natural, and still dramatic look.
- Use eyeliner appropriately, and don't over do it, applying too thick or a glaring eyeliner line will create the clown affect. Also, consider where you are going, super dark and dramatic liner might look great at the dance club on Saturday night but not at the office on Monday morning.
Mascara
The last step in applying eye makeup is the mascara. The amount of applications to get the desired affect from mascara depends on the mascara product you use and the actual look of your own lashes. Sometimes, with a really good mascara, like the MAC mascara products, one application will achieve the affect your want, and sometimes you will have to apply a couple of strokes. Start with one, and see what you get, if you need another layer, go ahead, but it's best to add secondary layers while the first is still wet, don't wait till it dries. Another option is to use an eyelash curler. Learn more at MAC mascara products guide.
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