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Dianna GEye make-up for Asian eyes
April 8th 2008 02:30
If you’re Asian like me, then you’d know that those traditional eye make-up tricks usually written on the back of an eyeshadow case, or in a magazine article, don’t apply to Asian eyes. Going by these tips only made me look like I was a six-year old who went crazy with her mum’s make-up. Light, shimmering colour on eyelids, for some reason, only succeeded in completely wiping out what little crease I have left and made my eyes appear harsher and older. Then I went through the phase where I attempted to put a ‘wider crease’ – applying a light shadow all over and past my lid, then rubbing a dark shadow into the part where I would want my crease to be. While I still sometimes wish for bigger creases and wider eyes, I’ve had to learn to make the best of my Asian eyes with these tips :
1. Apply a neutral base colour – of matte or satin finish – all over the upper eyelid area, from the lash line all the way to the brow bone. This creates an even tone on the upper eye area.
2. While traditional eye make-up tricks will have you applying the lightest eyeshadow colour on your lids blending with a medium shadow toward the crease, it’s actually the opposite for Asian eyes. Start out with the darkest shadow near the lashline, gradually lightening the shades as you work your way up to the brow bone. Or, if you don’t want to use too much eyeshadow, simply blend the edges of the dark eyeshadow toward the browbone with your fingertip. Whatever you choose, always apply a light shimmer shadow on your browbone to ‘uplift’ the eyes.
3. One thing I’ve started doing, especially when using matte eyeshadows, is line a light highlight colour very close along the lashline – just a very fine line though, to give you a slightly shimmering look. Even better, opt for those eyeliners that have a hint of metallic gold. Apply along the lashline then gently smudge.
4. Apply eyeliner against the lash line from corner to corner, making sure that the application isn’t too heavy when you’re lining the bottom lashline. Smudge the colour at the outer corners upward with your fingertip. If your lashes are short and sparse, dot the eyeliner in between the lashes along the upper lashline to create a look of fuller lashes.
5. Again, if your lashes are short and sparse, opt for mascaras that are supposed to define each and every one of your lashes. Using any other mascara will only give you a clumpy mascara look. Alternatively, you can blot your mascara wand on a napkin to take away any excess build-up.
6. After applying mascara, wait one minute before curling your lashes to allow the mascara to dry. Curl from the lashline and hold for 15 seconds. Then curl again halfway up your lashes, holding for another 15 seconds.
7. Smooth and trim eyebrows. For dramatic, full brows, use a dark brown brow liner or brow shadow instead of jet black to fill in the spaces in your brows. Ensure you fill in only lightly. Then with a small applicator brush, blend the colour along your eyebrows for a complete, even coverage.
Colours to go for : who said Asians should stick to browns and blacks? Go for bold, bronze, brown, plump, raisin shades work really well on Asian eyes. Avoid light, pastel shades because your hair and eye colour will only wash them out.
Typical Asian eyes - not sure about the make up though
1. Apply a neutral base colour – of matte or satin finish – all over the upper eyelid area, from the lash line all the way to the brow bone. This creates an even tone on the upper eye area.
2. While traditional eye make-up tricks will have you applying the lightest eyeshadow colour on your lids blending with a medium shadow toward the crease, it’s actually the opposite for Asian eyes. Start out with the darkest shadow near the lashline, gradually lightening the shades as you work your way up to the brow bone. Or, if you don’t want to use too much eyeshadow, simply blend the edges of the dark eyeshadow toward the browbone with your fingertip. Whatever you choose, always apply a light shimmer shadow on your browbone to ‘uplift’ the eyes.
3. One thing I’ve started doing, especially when using matte eyeshadows, is line a light highlight colour very close along the lashline – just a very fine line though, to give you a slightly shimmering look. Even better, opt for those eyeliners that have a hint of metallic gold. Apply along the lashline then gently smudge.
4. Apply eyeliner against the lash line from corner to corner, making sure that the application isn’t too heavy when you’re lining the bottom lashline. Smudge the colour at the outer corners upward with your fingertip. If your lashes are short and sparse, dot the eyeliner in between the lashes along the upper lashline to create a look of fuller lashes.
5. Again, if your lashes are short and sparse, opt for mascaras that are supposed to define each and every one of your lashes. Using any other mascara will only give you a clumpy mascara look. Alternatively, you can blot your mascara wand on a napkin to take away any excess build-up.
6. After applying mascara, wait one minute before curling your lashes to allow the mascara to dry. Curl from the lashline and hold for 15 seconds. Then curl again halfway up your lashes, holding for another 15 seconds.
7. Smooth and trim eyebrows. For dramatic, full brows, use a dark brown brow liner or brow shadow instead of jet black to fill in the spaces in your brows. Ensure you fill in only lightly. Then with a small applicator brush, blend the colour along your eyebrows for a complete, even coverage.
Colours to go for : who said Asians should stick to browns and blacks? Go for bold, bronze, brown, plump, raisin shades work really well on Asian eyes. Avoid light, pastel shades because your hair and eye colour will only wash them out.
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Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Am very into metallic eyeliners at the moment.
Mich
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