Want to have an appealing look? If so, you can't overlook the importance of eye makeup. A well-done eye makeup has the power to grab the attention of others as well as make you feel confident.
No outfit can look good if you do not have a beautiful eye makeup to complement. But how to do a beautiful eye makeup? A lot of women struggle in doing good eye makeup. Most of them don't even know about the different types of eye makeup available, and even if they know the name, they don't know how to use it. One of the main reasons behind this is not that they don't understand its importance, but the fact that the technique in applying makeup on the eyes requires patience and an understanding of what you are doing. Furthermore, you need to know which type of makeup products will suit your eyes.
Products to Keep in Your Kit
Not all women are born with a perfect pair of eyes. However, with the proper makeup expertise, you can definitely make your eyes look appealing. For this, you will need a variety of high-quality eyes makeup products including eye pencil, eyeliner, eyeshadow, eyebrow pencils, eye primer, mascara, false eyelashes, eye curler, eye makeup brushes, etc. Once you have all these products in your necessaire, then it is time to learn how to apply all these things.
1. Make Sure Your Eyes are Clean
It's extremely important for your eyes to be clean prior to applying makeup on it. This means that first, you must wash your face and gently massage the cleanser in the area around the eyes. Keep in mind that doing it harshly can damage your eyes. Look for online tutorials that teach how to apply exfoliating eye creams. To dry your face, don't rub the towel on it. Instead, just put a clean hand towel on your face and let it soak the extra water below and above your eyes.
2. Moisturize the Skin Around the Eyes
Keeping the areas around your eyes moisturized is very important, so apply a good eye cream below your eyes. Eye creams are extra mild and formulated without fragrance, which can irritate your sensitive skin around the eye.
3. Create a Flat Base
Just as you create a base before applying makeup on your face, you should also have a base to eyes makeup. Invest in a high-quality eye primer to give you a flat base and conceal the dark circles and other blemishes flawlessly. A good primer also helps your eyeshadow to last longer and not get vanished with rain or sweat. If your dark circles are not getting concealed with an eye primer, you may also use a concealer. Just make sure you apply concealer before primer.
4. Use a Translucent Smudge-Proof Powder
With the eyeshadow brush, apply a translucent smudge-proof powder above and below the eyes. This will ensure your mascara and eyeliner remain in the right place without getting smudged.
5. Apply Eyeshadow
Before you apply eyeshadow, make sure you choose the right shade. Take a look at makeup tutorials on how to select eyeshadow shade to have an idea which eyeshadow palette to choose. It's also important to choose the right brush. Consider using a larger brush for a lighter layer of eyeshadow on your lids and a smaller brush for a thick and darker layer of main eyeshadow colour.
6. Use Eyeliner
Choose an eyeliner. It can be a liquid of a pencil, whatever you feel comfortable using. However, for a softer look, the pencil eyeliner is a better option while the liquid eyeliner is better for a winged look. For a smoked eye look, go with liquid eyeliner. You must start with the inside and move to the outer edge of the eyes. Make sure you stay close to the lash lines and fill in the gaps between the upper and lower lash line.
7. Use Eyelash Curler and Mascara
Once you've finished with the eyeliner, use the eyelash curler to give a dramatic look to your eyes. Next, apply the mascara in a sweeping motion upward. If you are doing a natural eye makeup, use one coat of mascara - make sure you don't clump the eyelashes when applying it. If you prefer, you can use false eyelashes to give your eyes a fuller and more extended look.
Dos and Don'ts of Using Eye Cosmetics
Just as important as keeping your eyes beautiful it is to keep it healthy. Here are some cosmetic safety tips to help minimize your eyes' exposure to bacteria.
- Don't use old makeup - throw it away after a few months.
- Don't use dried mascara - and never try to moisten it with water. It's best to replace mascara every two to four months, or sooner if it's dried. Keep a permanent marker in your make-up kit so that you can mark the date you open a new tube of mascara, so you won't use it past its shelf-life.
- Store your cosmetics in a cool place - always at 29 degrees Celcius or bellow. This means you shouldn't keep your cosmetics in the car or in a steamy bathroom.
- Never mix and match cosmetics - use what's intended for eyes on your eyes only - never use the same pencil for both lips and eyes, as that can introduce bacteria.
- Avoid kohl eyeliners - these eyeliners contain dangerous levels of lead. You should also avoid permanent colouring and dyes for eyelashes, as these can cause irreversible eye damage if not used correctly.
