It is a fine art to make the eyes stand out. Like any good artist you will need to master the exact techniques of accurate brush work and careful colour blending. Almond shaped eyes are considered to be the gold standard. When making-up eyes, try with the help of light and dark eye makeup to create the necessary changes to give the eyes an almond appearance.
Eye Pencils
Whether they are being used to define or shade the eyes, lips or brows, pencils should glide on smoothly, without pulling at the skin. If you have problems with application because they are too soft and crumbly, place them in the freezer for a few minutes to harden before applying. Similarly, if they are too hard and pull at the skin, soften the point by running it over the back of the hand.
Eyebrow Pencils
To fill sparse brows and enhance the overall shape eyebrow pencils can be used. Choose a sharp eye pencil in the shade closest to the natural colour of your eyebrows and touch up any open spaces using short irregular strokes to mimic real hair. Defining the brows, avoid drawing on one strong line as this will look false. Define over the brows in small feathered strokes or soften it by dusting with translucent powder or roll a cotton bud over the brows.
Applying Eyeshadow
Use eyeshadow, in striking, slightly shimmering tones, applied with a light hand, can give the face an air of
luminosity. Eyeshadow should always glide on smoothly, and can be used to subtly change or enhance the shape of the eyes, to add simple definition or to make a strong impact, depending on your choice of colour. It is also useful to hide the blueness many of us have on the skin on our eyelids.
Eyeliner Application
Eyeliner Application requires an agile hand. If you find it hard to apply liner with precision, try etching it on using small feathered stokes and then blend with a fine-tipped brush or cotton bud. For easing, position a mirror on a flat surface and then apply makeup looking down into it.
Eyebrows
Factors to consider before shaping your brows:
- The facial distance from hairline to chin.
- The distance between both the eyes.
- The hair color and color of eyebrows.
- The facial distance from hairline to chin.
- The size of the forehead from temple to temple.
- The thickness of the brows
How To Apply Eye Mascara
With the advancement of modern mascaras there is no need to pump the wand in and out of its container before applying because it can actually cause overload and result in clumped lashes. Apply only enough product on the wand to cover the lashes, so any excess can be cleaned away with a tissue. You should roll the wand through the lashes to help the curl effect; always work on the upper lashes from underneath to avoid over loading and keep mascara on the lower lashes to a minimum, especially if you are looking worn or have a tendency to rub your eyes.
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