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Dianna GMake-up Tips for Picture-Perfect Eyes
November 8th 2007 03:39
Since that first time I applied an eyeliner, not realising it was supposed to line the rims of your eyes and not a centimetre away from them (prompting my dear father to tell me I looked like a prostitute), I have not had much luck in ‘bringing my eyes forward’. I’ve tried a combination of colours on my eyes, always remembering to blend, blend blend but the result is always the washed-out look which makes me look like a cheap hoochie in photos.
So I came across an article in which MAC Senior Artist James Molly confided in IC-Wales.co.uk his tricks to creating those ‘picture-perfect’ eyes and thought it was a bible for eye-makeup dummies like me and since this season’s make up trend is all about highlighting the eyes….
Eye Shapes
Understanding your eye shape is apparently the most important thing to consider before putting on eye-make up as using the wrong eyeshadow or texture on a certain eye shape may only wash out those areas you want to highlight.
Hooded eye shape (almost to non-existent appearance of eyelids) : apply a neutral shade from the lash line to the brow line to create an illusion of space. Add a darker shadow to the outside corners. DO NOT add a deep socket line (which I’d been doing – AHA!) as this line will only disappear when the eye is open.
Small eyes : open them up by using a deep matte shade all over the lid and blend with a slightly lighter shade towards the socket line – this creates a bigger lid space. Apply a dark pencil to the inner water line of your eye and brush through the bottom lashes for a smoky look.
Mature eyes : stay away from matte eyeshadow as this can become ageing and opt for a satin texture instead. Molly advises that it’s important to keep your eyebrows groomed to give your eye a much-needed lift.
Eye Shadow
Avoid cream shadows that do not set and stay away from waxy pencils that tend to bleed by the day’s end.
Matte shades : give illusion of depth and make areas recede so perfect if you’re going for the deep socket-line look.
Frosted/Shimmer shades : highlights features so use on brow bone, eyelids and corners of the eye.
Mascara
Create that ideal fan effect by brushing the inner lashes toward the bridge of the nose, the centre lashes upwards and the outer lashes toward the outer corner of the eye. A lash comb should also be a part of your make-up bag to separate lashes and take away those clumps.
Eyelash Curler
Don’t clamp down too hard on your eyelashes with the curler as this will only create that unnatural, right-angle look. Instead squeeze from the bottom of the lashes then again halfway down. Replace the rubber insert of the curler at least every 6 months to prevent your lashes breaking.
Brushes
Molly recommends three basic brushes :
Small detail brush : should come with a firm, short bristle. Perfect for lining the eye and filling in gaps in eyebrows with eyeshadow.
Medium sized flat brush : used for basic application of eyeshadows. The flat shape of the brush works better at building up shadow than your fingertips ever could and gives you a smoother, more even finish.
Soft blending brush : good for blending shades together and gives you that professional airbrushed finish to all eyeshadows.
So I came across an article in which MAC Senior Artist James Molly confided in IC-Wales.co.uk his tricks to creating those ‘picture-perfect’ eyes and thought it was a bible for eye-makeup dummies like me and since this season’s make up trend is all about highlighting the eyes….
Eye Shapes
Understanding your eye shape is apparently the most important thing to consider before putting on eye-make up as using the wrong eyeshadow or texture on a certain eye shape may only wash out those areas you want to highlight.
Hooded eye shape (almost to non-existent appearance of eyelids) : apply a neutral shade from the lash line to the brow line to create an illusion of space. Add a darker shadow to the outside corners. DO NOT add a deep socket line (which I’d been doing – AHA!) as this line will only disappear when the eye is open.
Small eyes : open them up by using a deep matte shade all over the lid and blend with a slightly lighter shade towards the socket line – this creates a bigger lid space. Apply a dark pencil to the inner water line of your eye and brush through the bottom lashes for a smoky look.
Mature eyes : stay away from matte eyeshadow as this can become ageing and opt for a satin texture instead. Molly advises that it’s important to keep your eyebrows groomed to give your eye a much-needed lift.
Eye Shadow
Avoid cream shadows that do not set and stay away from waxy pencils that tend to bleed by the day’s end.
Matte shades : give illusion of depth and make areas recede so perfect if you’re going for the deep socket-line look.
Frosted/Shimmer shades : highlights features so use on brow bone, eyelids and corners of the eye.
Mascara
Create that ideal fan effect by brushing the inner lashes toward the bridge of the nose, the centre lashes upwards and the outer lashes toward the outer corner of the eye. A lash comb should also be a part of your make-up bag to separate lashes and take away those clumps.
Eyelash Curler
Don’t clamp down too hard on your eyelashes with the curler as this will only create that unnatural, right-angle look. Instead squeeze from the bottom of the lashes then again halfway down. Replace the rubber insert of the curler at least every 6 months to prevent your lashes breaking.
Brushes
Molly recommends three basic brushes :
Small detail brush : should come with a firm, short bristle. Perfect for lining the eye and filling in gaps in eyebrows with eyeshadow.
Medium sized flat brush : used for basic application of eyeshadows. The flat shape of the brush works better at building up shadow than your fingertips ever could and gives you a smoother, more even finish.
Soft blending brush : good for blending shades together and gives you that professional airbrushed finish to all eyeshadows.
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Comment by Michaelie
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May I also suggest: if your eyes are close together, don't put too much dark colour on the nose side of your eyelids, and if they are far apart don't put it only on the outer edge, with too much highlighter in the corner of your eyes.
I have green eyes, so purple tones and gold and bronze work well for me. I don't think it's good to use eyeshadow the same colour as your eyes - it's like putting a jewel on a setting of the same colour, it doesn't define them.
Very informative, Aimzster!
Michaelie
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