Eye
make-up is perhaps one of the trickier products to buy and even to
apply. With such a diverse selection of colours, styles, brands,
palettes and varieties, it’s not always easy to understand what the best
product is for your needs and also what suits your look. Should you
match it to the colour of your eyes? Do you apply it both above and
below the eye? Must you stick to one colour or can you mix them? What
type of brush is best for application? And how do you create a smoky eye
look?
Natural and Everyday Looks
While most people see
eyeshadow as a fundamental part of their going-out and party image, very
often women avoid eyeshadow for every day looks as it can be seen as
too heavy. This does not have to be the case. Eye-make-up can still look
very subtle and flattering even if it is light and natural looking. The
key is to choose the most appropriate shade and apply it correctly. For
example, if you have brown, hazel or dark eyes, opt for a palette of
warm, earthy, neutral tones such as browns, beiges, golds and taupes in a
range of strengths. These shades should be applied lightly and subtly
over the lid to compliment the eye – not overpower it. Sticking to these
neutral tones creates a natural look that flatters. If you have blue
eyes, stick to light shades of blues and greys. Do not saturate the eye
area in a single sheet of shadow – simply apply it to the crease of the
eye socket and gently sweep it out towards the outer corners.
Glam Looks
Weekend make-up is a great excuse for creating more
dramatic looks like the smoky eye. To do this, you must first identify
the different sections of the eye area, namely, the lid, the outer
corner, inner corner, the socket line and above the socket, and under
the eye. Each section requires a slightly different shade or strength to
create a dramatic look that enhances the eye and makes it look bigger
and better. Begin by sweeping the entire eyelid with the lightest shade.
Blend in a darker shade towards the outer corner and the darkest shade
within the crease of the socket. You can also apply a little under the
eye but be careful not to overdo it here as it is easy to end up with a
panda-eye look without even realising! Find the Perfect Eyeshadow
Find the Perfect Eyeshadow
Eye
make-up is perhaps one of the trickier products to buy and even to
apply. With such a diverse selection of colours, styles, brands,
palettes and varieties, it’s not always easy to understand what the best
product is for your needs and also what suits your look. Should you
match it to the colour of your eyes? Do you apply it both above and
below the eye? Must you stick to one colour or can you mix them? What
type of brush is best for application? And how do you create a smoky eye
look?
Natural and Everyday Looks
While most people see
eyeshadow as a fundamental part of their going-out and party image, very
often women avoid eyeshadow for every day looks as it can be seen as
too heavy. This does not have to be the case. Eye-make-up can still look
very subtle and flattering even if it is light and natural looking. The
key is to choose the most appropriate shade and apply it correctly. For
example, if you have brown, hazel or dark eyes, opt for a palette of
warm, earthy, neutral tones such as browns, beiges, golds and taupes in a
range of strengths. These shades should be applied lightly and subtly
over the lid to compliment the eye – not overpower it. Sticking to these
neutral tones creates a natural look that flatters. If you have blue
eyes, stick to light shades of blues and greys. Do not saturate the eye
area in a single sheet of shadow – simply apply it to the crease of the
eye socket and gently sweep it out towards the outer corners.
Glam Looks
Weekend make-up is a great excuse for creating more
dramatic looks like the smoky eye. To do this, you must first identify
the different sections of the eye area, namely, the lid, the outer
corner, inner corner, the socket line and above the socket, and under
the eye. Each section requires a slightly different shade or strength to
create a dramatic look that enhances the eye and makes it look bigger
and better. Begin by sweeping the entire eyelid with the lightest shade.
Blend in a darker shade towards the outer corner and the darkest shade
within the crease of the socket. You can also apply a little under the
eye but be careful not to overdo it here as it is easy to end up with a
panda-eye look without even realising!
Eye
make-up is perhaps one of the trickier products to buy and even to
apply. With such a diverse selection of colours, styles, brands,
palettes and varieties, it’s not always easy to understand what the best
product is for your needs and also what suits your look. Should you
match it to the colour of your eyes? Do you apply it both above and
below the eye? Must you stick to one colour or can you mix them? What
type of brush is best for application? And how do you create a smoky eye
look?
Natural and Everyday Looks
While most people see
eyeshadow as a fundamental part of their going-out and party image, very
often women avoid eyeshadow for every day looks as it can be seen as
too heavy. This does not have to be the case. Eye-make-up can still look
very subtle and flattering even if it is light and natural looking. The
key is to choose the most appropriate shade and apply it correctly. For
example, if you have brown, hazel or dark eyes, opt for a palette of
warm, earthy, neutral tones such as browns, beiges, golds and taupes in a
range of strengths. These shades should be applied lightly and subtly
over the lid to compliment the eye – not overpower it. Sticking to these
neutral tones creates a natural look that flatters. If you have blue
eyes, stick to light shades of blues and greys. Do not saturate the eye
area in a single sheet of shadow – simply apply it to the crease of the
eye socket and gently sweep it out towards the outer corners.
Glam Looks
Weekend make-up is a great excuse for creating more
dramatic looks like the smoky eye. To do this, you must first identify
the different sections of the eye area, namely, the lid, the outer
corner, inner corner, the socket line and above the socket, and under
the eye. Each section requires a slightly different shade or strength to
create a dramatic look that enhances the eye and makes it look bigger
and better. Begin by sweeping the entire eyelid with the lightest shade.
Blend in a darker shade towards the outer corner and the darkest shade
within the crease of the socket. You can also apply a little under the
eye but be careful not to overdo it here as it is easy to end up with a
panda-eye look without even realising!