Can anyone give me tips for eye makeup?

Eye Makeup


One may have good eyes and yet see nothing. -Italian Proverb








Of course, the opposite may be true when speaking of makeup: One may have bad eyes but see everything when looking in a magnifying mirror! So lesson number one when it comes to eye makeup is:








Never look in a magnifying mirror! Unless you spend 24 hours a day with other people an inch from your face, nobody will be examining the length of each of your eyelashes except you!


Okay, so there are four things you're going to want to use in the general eye area- eyeshadow, eye liner, mascara and eyebrow pencil. Each has a different purpose, a different formula, and comes in different colors. However, there are occasions when they are interchangable, and we'll discuss that later! The first thing we should do is establish which order you'll be putting these products on in:








Any base products- like foundation, concealer or powder.


Eyeshadow


Eyeliner


Mascara








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Eyeshadow





By this point in your life you've probably encountered eyeshadow- in a pot, in a compact, in a tube, in a bottle... it comes in many forms! And it comes in all the colors of the rainbow (and more)- from black to white, red to blue, pink to yellow, grey to well, you get the idea. If you can think of the color, with a little work you should be able to find the shade. Frankly, it can be a bit overwhelming for a beginner!





The first step, in my opinion, is to choose the color you want. Anyone can wear any color they want, with varying effects. What I have found is that skintone is the best indicator of which colors will enhance your features. Visit the Warm or Cool? page to figure out what your real undertones are! The following colors will help add a healthy glow or a pretty ';spark'; of color to your face. Warm Cool


Peach


Rosy Pink


Soft Brown


Mocha


Pale Green


Cream


Gold


White


Baby Blue


Ballet Pink


Grey


Violet


Jungle Green


Silver











Once you choose which color you want, you have to choose the formula that you're looking for.





Powder


Why is powder shadow so cool? Because it's portable, relatively spill-free and super easy to use! Powder shadows come in compacts with anywhere from one to eight colors, usually all designed to co-ordinate. You can apply it with a sponge for normal, semi-opaque coverage. The sponge is usually included with the shadow, but I suggest buying some more sponges, so that you have a clean side for each individual shade. This keeps the color true. You can also wet the sponge lightly, rub it across the shadow and apply it to your eyelid for a solid look. Powder shadow can be applied with a brush for a sheer effect, or with your fingertip for a smudged look.


Cream


Cream eyeshadows usually come in compacts as well. They are different from powders in that they are soft and creamy to the touch. The disadvantage of cream shadow is that it tends to crease easily, which means that by the end of the day you could have a thin line of shadow in the crease of your eyelid- and none anywhere else. How do you prevent this? By properly prepping your eyelid with a thin coat of oil-free foundation/concealer and a light dusting of powder. Then, apply the shadow using either a brush or your fingertip (I prefer my finger, as cream shadows are nearly impossible to clean off the brush). If you choose a brush, look for one with shorter, stiffer bristles to control where the color goes.


Wand-Applicator


Shadows with wand applicators come in tubes. Often they are sheer, shimmery colors, similar in texture to a cream shadow. You should prep your eyelid first with an oil-free foundation/concealer and a light dusting of powder. Then, take the wand and apply some the color to whereveryou want it. Blend around the edges with your fingertips, and carefully remove any ';clumps'; of color that may have formed.


Liquid


Liquid shadow comes in a little bottle, usually without an applicator. You'll need to invest in an eyeliner brush, high-quality sponge or a box of Q-tips in order to apply it. Shake the bottle well, then dip the brush/sponge/Q-tip into so just the tip is covered. From here you can apply it directly to your eyelid in a careful motion, or tap the color onto your fingertip, then rub evenly over your eyelid for a sheer wash of color. Liquid shadow often comes in the most vibrant, trendy shades out there!


Once you've got the color and the formula down, there's just one minor detail left- what texture you want. Eyeshadow is genreally matte or frosted, but sometimes comes with a glossy finish. Matte shadows appear flat on your skin- they don't reflect the light or shimmer at all. Frosted shadows have little flecks of metallic color in them to reflect the light. Glossy shadows usually come in cream or powder form, and leave a solid sheen of color on your lids. Think lipgloss, for your eyes!











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Eyeliner





No cosmetic is more misunderstood than eyeliner. Everyone has their own special way to apply it, for their own special effect, and they're positively sure that their way is the best. Well, let me tell you that no way is the best way, but some ways sure are better than others! The trick to eyeliner is this:





Steady you hand any way necessary!


Oh yes, sister! If your hand is shaking, your eyeliner is going to look like a heart-rate monitor. There are lots of ways to steady your hand- with the palm of your other hand, on a countertop, or a daily strength-training routine to build muscle control. I usually go with one of the first two.





When you're choosing which eyeliners, once again I suggest choosing color first, then formula. When you're choosing the color, there are two obvious looks you can go for:





Natural- This look is about opening the eye and defining the lashline. You're going to want eyeliner slightly darker than your natural lash colors- usually black or brown, but fair blondes might want to search for a taupe color. Other, less neutral color choices include deep plum or navy blue.


Funky- This look is about bright color, or color that co-ordinates with your eyeshadow. Choose a funky shade like electric green, aqua, fuchsia, canary yellow, silver or gold. If you're wearing eyeshadow, choose a similar color that's a shade or two darker, deeper or brighter.


Formula plays an important role in choosing your eyeliner, but skill-level should be the deciding factor. Here are some common formulas, followed by details on exactly what makes them a good product for who.





Beginners should choose a Self Sharpening Pencil. These look like pencils, but have tips that twist up automatically, so you don't need a sharpener. The advantage is that they're softer than regular pencils and glide on smoother. The disadvantage is the limited range of colors- look for wearable basics like black, brown and grey.


Intermediate users will probably want a Pencil. Pencils come in the widest variety of colors, but require constant sharpening. Some pencils tend to be hard or waxy- the trick is to rub the tip between your fingers before you apply. This warms up the color and helps it go on easily. You don't want a super-sharp tip (it's a safety hazard!), rather a soft point will hide any imperfections in the drawn line and be easier to blend later.


Advanced makeup divas may want to experiment with Liquid Liners, for a sleek, smooth look. They require the steadiest hand, since they're usually dark colors and can get caught on eyelid skin easily. The most difficult kind has a narrow brush applicator, while felt-tip ';pens'; can help ease you into the world of liquid colors.


I recommend applying eyeliner just to the top lid. Get up close and personal with your mirror, liner in hand. Tilt your head back slightly and draw a line as close to your lashes as possible. Start with a thin line, and add more liner as necessary. Generally, the best line is very thin near the inside corner of your eye, and thickens near the outer third. If you want to line below your eyes, I suggest dotting the shadow between your lashes, then smudging with a sponge or eyeliner brush in a side-to-side motion. To add extra emphasis, line the inside rim of your upper eye. Tilt your head and lift the eyelid away from your eye. Using a pencil, color the outer half of the inside rim. This is totally safe, as long as you use your eyeliner only in your immediate eye area!








Super Eyeliner Trick! Here's an awesome eyeliner tip! Try dampening a sharp eyeshadow sponge, then dipping it in your favorite eyeshadow. Apply it like an eyeliner to your upper eyelid and voila- instantly sexy, smudged, definition along your lashline! For a monochromatic look, apply the same eyeshadow with a brush first, then use this trick. Very modern!


There are lots of fun things to do with eyeliner- think back to the days of the Egyptians for inspiration! Throughout history eyeliner has kept coming back in style- from the mod looks of the 60s to the vibrant colors seen on recent spring runways. Have fun experimenting!











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Mascara





Mascara is like the icing on the beauty cake- it is the mark of the finished product, but it also tastes delicious on it's own. Make that looks delicious! Mascara comes in two forms- solid and cake. However, cake mascara is so rare nowadays that I'm not going to devote any time to it. Let's just say that if you find cake mascara in your house, and you don't remember buying it, throw it away! It's probably at least a million years old! Here's a breakdown of mascara lingo- the kinds of words you might see on the packaging when you're walking down the mascara aisle:





Lengthening


These formulas are designed to extend your eyelashes to the max! They rarely clump- in fact, the disadvantage is that they can leave your lashes looking dangerously thin and spiky.


Thickening


Formulas like these pump up the volume of your lashes, coating all around them with thick color. You run the risk of clumping, but if you find a winning formula your lashes will look great!


Curling


These mascaras have been designed to eliminate an unneccessary step- the eyelash curler! Special brushes ';grab'; onto your lashes and curl them while uniform color is applied.


Hypo-Allergenic


There is no federal regulation on exactly what ';hypoallergenic'; means, but manufacturers claim that these formulas are less likely to irritate the eye area, which is especially important to contact-lens-wearing-divas. They are also less likely to contain fragrences- but check the ingredients before you buy ANY cosmetic if you know you have a sensitivity!


When it comes to choosing mascara colors, follow the guidelines listed above for eyeliner. Natural-looking lashes are achieved with neutral mascaras in black, brown or taupe. For a funkier look try a navy, plum or forest green. And for all out pizazz, why not experiment with neon pink, lime or silver? Yes- companies do make colors like these- see Frequently Asked Questions to find out where you can buy them! If you're not wanting that made-up look, a clear mascara will add shine and definition to your eyes without any color.





Putting on mascara is fairly easy. Just tilt your head back a bit, place the wand at the base of your upper lashes, and use a toothbrush motion to move the wand towards the tips. The more time you spend building up the bases of your lashes, the thicker and fuller they'll look. I don't suggest putting mascara on your lower lashes, but if you feel you absolutely must, use the very tip of the wand and go lash-by-lash.





One totally cool look that can be modified for day or night is multi-colored lashes. Start with a base coat of one color on all of your upper lashes. Then, choose a contrasting color (if you use a black base coat, try using deep green or bright pink- I do!) and choose a pattern- do you want to color every few lashes, or the tips of all your lashes? Doing a small section at a time and using the tip of the mascara wand apply the color. Allow it to dry thouroughly.Can anyone give me tips for eye makeup?
If you are young do not make us of dark shades. It will make you look older. During night time, thicken the color because it would not be visible. If going to office apply only light make up. Use a foundation first to make a good finish.Can anyone give me tips for eye makeup?
P R A C T I C E !!


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it depends on what color your eyes are


my eyes are blue and i use either purple or gold eyeshadow with some mascara but i am only twelve so i don't know what older people use
tips? you meant tips(money) or (help)?
it depends, what kind of eyes u have





big eyes


use foundation


use a lighter shade all over ,then a dearker shade,mixing them into each other,put on eye liner,thicker,and the maskara,can put on some kajal as well and then set your eye brows witha pencil..








For small eys





Use foundation,


Use light shades on the lid,and the the contrast shade,


use white pencil on your internal lower ey lid, tomake your eyes look bigger. then leave a litle skin just above your cheek bones, and make a very thn draw out of a dark eye shadow on the lower side of your eye.


Use eye liner,thinner,and take it a little out of your eyes.


U will fabulous
First of all u must have right products for ur eye makeup.u can go for chambor,lakme or oriflame.Remember one thing,use all the products of the same company.U need following


FOUNDATION


EYE CONCEALER


EYE SHADOW


EYE LINER


MASCARA


KAJAL PENCIL(optional)


Firstly apply foundation to ur face and eyes.now apply eye concealer around your eyes,it must match your skin tone.now use eyeshadows(triple combos are very in) suppose u want to give metallic look to ur eyes so apply golden shadow on the half of ur eyes.(in such a way that it make a triangle)and now apply light copper shadow on the half side.and under ur eyebrows apply very little silver shadow(just to give an effect).now go for grey liquid eye liner.and finally apply mascara to ur eye lashes.it will give a complete metallic look.so try out.
it depends on the look ur after %26amp; ur skin tone... i recommend minimal eye makeup %26amp; a good quality foundation, a lipstick u luv %26amp; a comfy lipgloss... a bit of mscara, some eleyner %26amp; a nice, non-metalic eyeshadow is best... geta really good concealer too. if ur young dont wear too much or ull look like a total tryhard.. same if ur too old
just be natural it is superb!!!
Dint make up not only eyes I am telling all in your body