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All dressed up for a fun evening out - designer Tomaz provides a cool
wardrobe, while 'Impressions' works on hair and makeup, emphasising the
eyes in particular. Taking some professional hints, You! shares some
essential makeup 'dos and don'ts'
It is said that ever since Queen Nefertiti first lined her eyes with
black coal, women have been using makeup to emphasise the beauty of
their eyes. All eyes have their own unique beauty. When makeup is
applied to look natural it will bring out the eye's true colour and
enhance the eye's beauty.
If you are looking for tips for a dramatic eye makeup for an evening
out, you can start out by learning basic eye makeup application. A
subtle application of eyeliner, shadows and mascara works together to
create magic.
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 colour
used on the lid will make the eye appear smaller, while a lighter
colour will make it appear larger. That is what eye shadow is about -
creating illusions. Before applying eye makeup, it's always a good idea
to use a concealer to hide dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes.
Choose a shade of concealer that's slightly lighter than your natural
skin tone. Don't use too much and blend it in well.
Apply the eye shadow colour in several thin layers, blend well. Put the
sheer colour on the center of your lid with a sponge applicator or
pencil.
Next, brush up and out toward your brow, then nose. Use an eye brush if
possible. Apply a deeper shade of colour to the crease of your lid. To
highlight eyes, add a lighter shade of the same colour of eye makeup to
your brow bone.
The basic idea when choosing eye shadows is to choose colours that
complement each other: light (for highlighting), medium (for the lower
half of your lid) and dark (as liner). If you like cream eye shadows,
but find that they crease too easily, prime your eyelid with a light,
neutral powder eye shadow, then apply the cream eye shadow. If you have
very light skin avoid dark shades. Be careful with shimmer - they will
bring attention to imperfections and wrinkles.
Eye liner
Eyeliners are meant to define the eyes. Eyeliner is the magic wand for
creating the illusion of bigger, more expressive eyes. There are
several options when it comes to lining your eyes, and it's all about
picking what you're most comfortable with. Eyeliner...the best is
liquid but if your hand is just a little too shaky and you end up with
a mess...try lining with a pencil and then lining over it with cake
liner...much easier to handle! If you prefer working with an eye
pencil, look for a creamy formula that won't tug at your skin. For a
smokier look softer line, use an eyeliner brush with eyeshadow; make
sure to lightly tap the brush to get rid of excess product before
application.
A soft, smoky look will open your eyes more than a thin, hard line.
Stick to dark, neutral colors with a hint of black for lining, as
bright shades will only make them seem smaller.
Keep the eyeliner natural. Pencils are available in many colours (for
the best look stick to black or brown) and can be sharpened for a fine
line.
Mascara
Mascara frames your eyes and can make your face come alive. Mascara is
a great way to give sparse eyelashes added oomph. 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 colouring. Dark shades
on pale eyes with brown lashes will darken them and will look harsh.
Stay away from blues and other colours since they will ruin your look.
Before applying mascara, blot the wand on a tissue. This way you'll
avoid glopping excess mascara on your lashes. 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. Use black mascara
for everyday wear. If you're especially fair or want a natural,
un-made-up look try brown mascara. If you're feeling daring, try
coloured mascara in navy or plum; it's an easy no-commitment way to
play with colour.
Makeup experts tells us the 6 most common eye makeup mistakes
Cat eyes:
Black liquid liner that extends upward -- well beyond the outside
corner of the eye - is harsh and looks dated. Brown shadow liner drawn
a tiny bit past the eye is softer.
Kaleidoscope eyes:
Bright, shocking mismatched colours don't belong on the eyelid - unless
you're dressing as a clown for Halloween! Choose muted colours in the
same family and blend them well.
Blush as shadow:
Sweeping your blush color across your lids sounds like a useful
time-saver (lots of makeup artists make this suggestion). I find that
the rosy colouration of most blushes is wrong for the eye area and can
cause eyes to appear red or pink. Instead, do the same one-colour
technique with shadow shades like toast or pale pink.
Unfinished liner:
Lining only the outside half of the eye has a minimizing effect. You
can choose to do only the top lid, but be sure to apply colour all the
way from the inside corner of the eye, continuing along the entire lash
line to the outermost corner.
Shadow matching:
It's almost never a good idea to match your eye shadow colour to your
eye colour - especially if you have blue or green eyes. Blue eyes look
amazing with navy liner but disappear with blue shadow. In general,
neutral colours that contrast with eye color work better.
Mascara clumps:
It was the look in the 1960s, but it doesn't work today. The best way
to achieve thick lashes is to do several thin coats of mascara. If you
experience clumping, wipe the excess mascara from your brush with a
tissuv.
All dressed up for a fun evening out - designer Tomaz provides a cool
wardrobe, while 'Impressions' works on hair and makeup, emphasising the
eyes in particular. Taking some professional hints, You! shares some
essential makeup 'dos and don'ts'
It is said that ever since Queen Nefertiti first lined her eyes with
black coal, women have been using makeup to emphasise the beauty of
their eyes. All eyes have their own unique beauty. When makeup is
applied to look natural it will bring out the eye's true colour and
enhance the eye's beauty.
If you are looking for tips for a dramatic eye makeup for an evening
out, you can start out by learning basic eye makeup application. A
subtle application of eyeliner, shadows and mascara works together to
create magic.
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 colour
used on the lid will make the eye appear smaller, while a lighter
colour will make it appear larger. That is what eye shadow is about -
creating illusions. Before applying eye makeup, it's always a good idea
to use a concealer to hide dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes.
Choose a shade of concealer that's slightly lighter than your natural
skin tone. Don't use too much and blend it in well.
Apply the eye shadow colour in several thin layers, blend well. Put the
sheer colour on the center of your lid with a sponge applicator or
pencil.
Next, brush up and out toward your brow, then nose. Use an eye brush if
possible. Apply a deeper shade of colour to the crease of your lid. To
highlight eyes, add a lighter shade of the same colour of eye makeup to
your brow bone.
The basic idea when choosing eye shadows is to choose colours that
complement each other: light (for highlighting), medium (for the lower
half of your lid) and dark (as liner). If you like cream eye shadows,
but find that they crease too easily, prime your eyelid with a light,
neutral powder eye shadow, then apply the cream eye shadow. If you have
very light skin avoid dark shades. Be careful with shimmer - they will
bring attention to imperfections and wrinkles.
Eye liner
Eyeliners are meant to define the eyes. Eyeliner is the magic wand for
creating the illusion of bigger, more expressive eyes. There are
several options when it comes to lining your eyes, and it's all about
picking what you're most comfortable with. Eyeliner...the best is
liquid but if your hand is just a little too shaky and you end up with
a mess...try lining with a pencil and then lining over it with cake
liner...much easier to handle! If you prefer working with an eye
pencil, look for a creamy formula that won't tug at your skin. For a
smokier look softer line, use an eyeliner brush with eyeshadow; make
sure to lightly tap the brush to get rid of excess product before
application.
A soft, smoky look will open your eyes more than a thin, hard line.
Stick to dark, neutral colors with a hint of black for lining, as
bright shades will only make them seem smaller.
Keep the eyeliner natural. Pencils are available in many colours (for
the best look stick to black or brown) and can be sharpened for a fine
line.
Mascara
Mascara frames your eyes and can make your face come alive. Mascara is
a great way to give sparse eyelashes added oomph. 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 colouring. Dark shades
on pale eyes with brown lashes will darken them and will look harsh.
Stay away from blues and other colours since they will ruin your look.
Before applying mascara, blot the wand on a tissue. This way you'll
avoid glopping excess mascara on your lashes. 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. Use black mascara
for everyday wear. If you're especially fair or want a natural,
un-made-up look try brown mascara. If you're feeling daring, try
coloured mascara in navy or plum; it's an easy no-commitment way to
play with colour.
Makeup experts tells us the 6 most common eye makeup mistakes
Cat eyes:
Black liquid liner that extends upward -- well beyond the outside
corner of the eye - is harsh and looks dated. Brown shadow liner drawn
a tiny bit past the eye is softer.
Kaleidoscope eyes:
Bright, shocking mismatched colours don't belong on the eyelid - unless
you're dressing as a clown for Halloween! Choose muted colours in the
same family and blend them well.
Blush as shadow:
Sweeping your blush color across your lids sounds like a useful
time-saver (lots of makeup artists make this suggestion). I find that
the rosy colouration of most blushes is wrong for the eye area and can
cause eyes to appear red or pink. Instead, do the same one-colour
technique with shadow shades like toast or pale pink.
Unfinished liner:
Lining only the outside half of the eye has a minimizing effect. You
can choose to do only the top lid, but be sure to apply colour all the
way from the inside corner of the eye, continuing along the entire lash
line to the outermost corner.
Shadow matching:
It's almost never a good idea to match your eye shadow colour to your
eye colour - especially if you have blue or green eyes. Blue eyes look
amazing with navy liner but disappear with blue shadow. In general,
neutral colours that contrast with eye color work better.
Mascara clumps:
It was the look in the 1960s, but it doesn't work today. The best way
to achieve thick lashes is to do several thin coats of mascara. If you
experience clumping, wipe the excess mascara from your brush with a
tissuv.
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