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Makeup Tip: Beautiful Eyes
Sheila Dicks
Eyes have been called the windows of the soul because of how much
they communicate. Eyes give your face energy and individuality.
They do not have to be a certain size or shape to be considered
pretty - all eyes have their own unique beauty. When makeup is
applied to look natural it will bring out the eye’s true color
and enhance the eye’s beauty. When you feel good about your
makeup you will be more confident and will have one less thing to
worry about.
A subtle application of eyeliner, shadows and mascara work
together to create magic and make your eyes look their best.
Eye Shadow
Eye shadow is meant to highlight and define the eyes. Eye shadow
is used to create depth to bring out the beauty of the eyes. A
dark color used on the lid will make the eye appear smaller,
while a lighter color will make it appear larger. That is what
eye shadow is about creating illusions. These are the basic
techniques for the following eye shapes:
Small eyes: Don’t use too much shadow or liner – it will make you
eyes look smaller. Apply a light color on eyelid, use a darker
color in the crease and use a highlighter under the brow.
Large eyes: Wear darker shadow on the lid and extend it to the
crease. Use a flat color under the brow to highlight.
Deep-set eyes: Use light colors on the eyelid and under the brow.
Use a medium color in the crease. Emphasize the outer corners
with shadow.
Wide-set eyes: Use darker colors on the inner corners of the eye.
Hooded eyes: Apply light colors on the lid. Use darker colors
from the center of the eyelid to the outer corners and blend.
Round eyes: Make round eyes longer by using color all around and
extending toward the outer corners.
Asian eyes: Apply highlighter under the brow. Use light shadow on
the inner half of the lid and a darker color on the outer half.
1. Light colors cause the eyes to open, dark colors will cause
the eyes to recede
2. If you have very light skin avoid dark shades
3. Be careful with shimmer – they will bring attention to
imperfections and wrinkles.
4. The eye area is the first to show age don’t tug on the skin.
Eyeliners:
Eyeliners are meant to define the eyes so they should do just
that, not be the focal point of your makeup. Eyeliners come in
various colors and forms liquid, pencil etc. Keep the eyeliner
natural. Pencils are available in many colors (for the best look
stick to black or brown) and can be sharpened for a fine line.
For a smudged effect use a sponge tip shadow applicator or an eye
shadow brush. When your pencils are too soft refrigerate them.
When they are too hard soften them by holding them between your
fingers.
To line the eye, start on the lower lid, just beneath the lashes.
When you are finished always smudge the line with your sponge.
Stay as close to the lash line as possible. On the upper lid,
draw a line form the inner corner to the outer corner, thickening
the line toward the outer corner. After the age of 40 keep the
line in between the lashes.
Mascara and the creation of beautiful lashes:
Mascara frames your eyes and can make your face come alive.
Mascara softly accentuates the eye while thickening and darkening
the lashes; it is the finishing touch for eyes. There are several
different types to choose from, thickening, and waterproof to
smudge proof. Waterproof will need a special remover and smudge
proof will wash off easily. It is not a good idea to wear
waterproof mascara for extended periods of time since it has a
tendency to dry the lashes.
Select a shade of mascara that complements your coloring. Dark
shades on pale eyes with brown lashes will darken them and will
look harsh. Stay away from blues and other colors since they will
ruin your look.
Lashes that are hard to curl may need the help of an eyelash
curler. Curl your lashes before you apply mascara – hold for ten
to twenty seconds.
To apply mascara look straight into your mirror with your chin
slightly lifted so you can see your lashes. Insert the wand only
once and twist, don’t pump. Pumping can break the brush bristles
and distribute the mascara unevenly and will dry out the mascara
faster. Start by rolling the wand from root to tip in an upward
motion. Reinsert the brush and apply again. If your eyelashes are
thick and long they may clunk together. If this happens let them
dry and then separate them with the corner of an eyebrow brush.
Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who teaches women
how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type. Visit
her at
http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of
her e-book Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.
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