How to Apply Eye Makeup

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Every woman needs to know the secrets to applying eye make up. Our step by step applying eye makeup guide will show you how to apply make up and make the most out of your eyes.

Your eyes can make you look and feel spectacular but if you don’t know the secrets to applying eye makeup, then you will never be able to take advantage of this.

Eye shadow

Applying eye make up takes practice and when applying eye shadow there are a few steps you need to follow.

You should always decide in advance how many eye shadow colors you are going to use.
Choose your primary color first. This is the color that you want to stand out the most. You apply this color to the whole of your eyelid.
The next step is to apply the lighter color eye shadow above this color and below your eyebrow. The entire area should be covered in one movement.

Eyeliner:

Eyeliner is essential when it comes to applying eye make up and it is available in both liquid and pencil form.

The first step to applying eyeliner is to draw a thin line as close to the base of your eyelids as you possibly can. You should always start at the inside corner of your eye and work your way out.
If you find it difficult to complete this in one line, short strokes can be used.
If you wish to create a dramatic look when you apply eye make up, you can also apply eyeliner to your bottom lids. This is done in the opposite direction to the top eyelids.

Mascara:

Mascara is the third process for applying eye make up. In order for your eyelashes to look their best it is worthwhile investing in an eyelash curler.

When applying mascara you should never pump the wand into the container. This pushes air into the container and in turn dries out your mascara. Instead simply insert the wand and turn it a couple of time before pulling it out.
You should only apply mascara by running the brush along your lashes. The direction of this should be away from your face. Only apply 2 coats and allow the mascara to dry in between. This will help to make your eyelashes appear thicker.
After applying your mascara, combing your eyelashes with an eyelash comb will help to remove any clumps that may appear and this will also separate your lashes to give them a fuller thicker look.

By following these tips for applying eye makeup, you will be well on your way to looking and feeling spectacular.

how to apply eye makeup

Prep your eyes with concealer Concealer can be used to cover up undereye circles or just the bluish discoloration just under your inner eye. To cover dark undereye circles, apply three dots of concealer under each eye. Start at the inner corner where skin tends to be darkest, then under the pupil and the third on the outer edge. Pat, never rub with your ring finger (this finger tends to have the softest pad) until it disappears.
Apply eye base to your lid Eye base is the secret to keeping your shadow in place for hours. Without properly priming your lid first, your eyeshadow will likely end up a greasy line in your crease.
Apply shadow. It’s great to use a three-toned shadow and build from lids to brow. Allowing them to blend into each other like a rainbow is gorgeous, according to celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal. Start with a light color that almost matches your lid. Sweep the color across the lid and up to your browbone. Follow with a medium color across your lid only. Build on this with a darker color in the crease. Blend the colors well.
Follow with eyeliner Dark eyeshadows work great as eyeliners. Wet a slanted brush, then dip in a dark eyeshadow. Line eyes as close to the upper lashes as possible from the inner corner to the outer corner. Follow with liner on bottom eyes, but only line from the middle of the eye out. Smudge the bottom line with a Q-tip or your finger. You don’t want a prominent line. For a smokey eye, use a brush to pat in a dark eyeshadow along the upper lid and below the lid. You don’t want a stark line, instead you want to blend it so it’s ‘smudge-y.’
Brighten your eyes with a highlighter This step involves only the inside part of the eye. With a gold or pink highlighter (white is too bright), draw a v-shaped shape that follows the inner corner of your eye from top to bottom. Blend with your fingers. This will help make eyes ‘pop.’
Highlight your brow Take the same highlighter and dab it on your browbone, concentrating on your mid-brow outward. Blend with your finger.
Curl lashes An eyelash curler will make even long lashes look more gorgeous. For added effect, you can heat the curler under a blowdryer for a couple seconds. Test curler before applying to lashes because you could burn yourself.
Apply mascara Place the wand of your mascara brush at the bottom of lashes and wiggle back and forth. Follow with another few sweeps of the wand. Apply to bottom

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