Eyeshadow, when applied properly, can enhance, or even change, the shape of the eye. By applying dark eyeshadow you can create depth and add drama for an amazing evening look. By using the following techniques, you can apply dark eyeshadow with ease and avoid looking like a serious fashion “don’t”.
Before beginning, you will need the following supplies:
~ The makeup basics: foundation, concealer, eye brightener, highlighting powder and mascara and Magic Lash
~Your favorite brand of black eyeliner (opt for the pencil, not liquid)
~An angled eyeshadow brush
~Dark eyeshadow of your choice
~Light and shimmery eyeshadow
To begin, you will need to apply your foundation, concealer, eye brightener, highlighting powdered and your other makeup basics before applying your eyeliner and eyeshadow. Usually, eyeliner is applied after applying eyeshadow, if you want to create a smoky look, start with the black eyeliner before adding eyeshadow. Create a line that starts at the outer corner of your eyelid and work towards the end of your lashes. Make sure to work as near to the lash line as possible.
Next, you will need to use an angled eyeshadow brush to apply your dark eyeshadow, apply it directly over the eyeliner and gently work it in with the brush to smudge the eyeliner. Ensure that the edges and the entire length of the line is well blended.
After applying the eyeshadow, blend gradually up your eyelid to the crease and work the powder into your skin. After blending, apply a light white or cream shimmery eyeshadow above the crease up towards the eyebrows. By adding a light and shimmery eyeshadow, you will make your eyes pop.
Apply your eyeliner once again. This time start at the outer corner of the lid, starting just beyond and above the inner corner of the eye. Then apply eyeliner to the bottom lid as well and smudge the lower line as well.
Complete your look by adding curling your eyelashes and applying mascara with Magic Lash to really make your whole look really stand out.
You can make or break the look of your face by using the right or wrong eye makeup.
The make up that you choose for your eyes should emphasize the natural color of your eyes.
It should also emphasize the shape of your eyes.
If you can afford the time and money then seek some advice from a professional and get them to help you choose the correct colors for your eye makeup as it can make a world of difference.
There is so many things that you can do with your eyes by using the right makeup.
By having fun with color you are really bring focus to your eyes. Remember keep your lips in nudes shades.
To copy this look try these shades of purple. All mineral eye shadows are available at Overall Beauty. Purple can be beautiful when done the right way.
When using mineral eye shadows its always good to start with a eye shadow base or primer. Use Eye-Fixit by Overall Beauty Minerals or Makeup Primer by Revivalabs. (coming soon to OverallBeauty.com)
Who doesn’t love a good smoky look?
Step one: Blend a plum shade along the across lids.. Try Prince by Overall Beauty Minerals. Smudge it all the way to the crease.
This works as your eyeliner as well as your base for the other eye shadows you will be using to stick to.
Prince by Overall Beauty Minerals
Step two: Dust Lavender over the liner keeping focus at the center and inner corners of your eyes. This way you are adding contract and the last thing you want is your eyes looking flat.
Lavender by Overall Beauty Minerals
Princess by Overall Beauty Minerals
As always, no good smokey look is complete with Magic Lash! Apply your mascara with your Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer to really make your look rock and roll!!
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Want to amp up your daytime look to a night time look? Maybe change the shape of your eyes while at it? Check out the tips we have to offer.
Remember the make up that you choose for your eyes should emphasize the natural color of your eyes. With smoky eyes the must have for all nighttime looks, its easy to do it once you have the basics down.
There is so many things that you can do with your eyes by using the right makeup.
Just take the time to figure out what works for you. Remember if the color of the month doesn’t look good on you, don’t bother buying it!
Amp up your daytime look to evening? Try this tip:
Using your favorite shade on the lid, from the lash line to the crease. Its time to go slightly darker than your daytime color, unless you have very deep set eyes.
By adding shadowing you can add more depth to your eyes.
If possible remove the eye shadow that you used during the day or go for a darker shade.
Load your makeup brush with a darker shade and press the color into the crease moving from outer to the inner corner.
Blend the deeper shade so that it extends a bit above and below the crease.
Line the upper and lower lash lines with a pencil or liquid eyeliner. If using a pencil smudge it along the lash line top and bottom to deepen your smoky look.
If you already have mascara on, reapply it on the outer corner lashes to darker them. If you do not have mascara on yet, apply it lightly, then apply your Magic Lash to enhance your lashes and make them look thicker. Then reapply your mascara over your Magic Lash to make your eyelashes lush and totally out there! Must have for all smoky eyes.
If you want to make your eyes look a little more rounder, try this tip:
To make your eyes look rounder, add eye shadow to both the upper and lower lids.
Another way to do this is to use an eye liner and outline the base of your lashes.
If you want to make your eyes look a little more oval, try this tip:
To make your eyes look more oval draw a line at the base of your lashes thickening the line slightly in the middle.
Eyes too close together? Try this tip:
To make your eyes look further apart start your eyeliner line away from the inner corner of your eye and make it slightly thicker towards the outer edge, extending it in a slightly upward stroke.
Eyes too far apart? Try this tip:
To make your eyes appear closer together you are virtually creating the opposite illusion to what you did to make your eyes look further apart.
In this case the eyeliner would be slightly thicker at the inner corner of the eye and you would stop the line at the outer edge feathering it off slightly thinner.
Don’t forget that if you are trying these tips, take your time to see what works for you and what may not. Your eyes are the windows to your soul they say, what give them a party to see?
Copyright Kim Snyder, owner Overallbeauty.com. Great lover of all natural beauty care and products. Offering beauty products at quality prices. Check out Magic Lash & Overall Beauty Minerals today! Visit to see the latest in cosmetics and so much more.
Beautiful Eye Makeup
Your eyes are one of your biggest assets. It is said that a person’s soul can be seen from their eyes and yours are no exception! Here are some quick and easy tips to help you make your eyes more seductive.
1. Start with concealer: this will get rid of dark circles and shadows under your eyes. Always pat never rub concealer into your skin.
2. Apply eye base: this will stop eye make up from getting caught in the creases of your eye. It will also help to keep your make up to look fresh for a long time.
3. Eye shadow: This is where the fun begins. To make your eyes look wonderful use a 3 tone effect like the pros.
a. Initially use a light color from lid to brow bone
b. Secondly use a slightly darker shade on your lid
c. Use the darkest color in the crease of your lid.
d. Blend them well.
4. Apply eyeliner: You can use a darker shade of eye shadow for a beautiful effect. Just wet a brush that is slanted and apply the eye shadow. Put it as close to your eye lash line as you can. For the bottom of your eyes only make the line from the middle to the outer edge, and then smudge it with your finger or a cotton bud.
5. Make your eyes stand out: with highlighter, create a v shaped design from top to bottom of the inner corner of your eye blend in. Use gold or pink for this as white will be too bold.
6. Highlight your brows: You can use the same shade of highlighter to use on your brow bone. Apply from the middle to the outside and blend.
7. Last of all apply your mascara. You can create a warmer look with a brown color instead of black. Don’t forget your Magic Lash!
These steps do not take long and will make you stand out in the crowd. For added effect if you have long lashes you can curl them.
Always match your eye shadow with your eyes and of course the clothes you are wearing. Remember to blend everything well. Subtlety equals seductive. You can also be part of the trend and give your eyes the “smoky look.” Check out this article: How to Create Sultry Smoky Eyes
Correcting your eyes:
• Close together: emphasize the outer corner of the eye. This will give the illusion of your eyes being further apart.
• Too far apart: draw attention to the inner corner of the eyes:
• Too small: use lighter shades to make eyes bigger and use a darker shade on the crease and outer edge of the eye. When applying eyeliner to the upper lid taper it at the outward corner to make the eye longer.
• Drooping eyes: Do not use eyeliner just use some eye shadow on the outer corner of your eye. Apply the color upwards and outwards. Highlight your brows. Concentrate mascara in the inner corner of your eye. You can also use a silver color on the inner corner of the eye.
Copyright 2009 Kim Snyder Owner http://OverallBeauty.com. The only place on the web to find pure Overall Beauty Minerals eye shadows, BB Couture best selling nail polish, Magic Lash Eye Lash Enhancer, Natural Empathy specialty bath and products from the UK and so much more.
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