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Written by Jane Moore
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Eye make up has been used for hundreds of years. Both men and women used it in ancient times as a way to look good, to represent their culture and even as a way of honoring their gods. Today, make up is worn for other reasons, too. Many times, the eyes can be the windows of the soul, the way that an individual sees another. Still, when applying eye make up, it is important to make decisions that help to make the eyes look great. It is easy to overdo it and have a 70's style of heavy make up. It is also easy not to do enough or to make application mistakes in the process. Learning how to apply eye make up can help anyone to look fantastic.
Concealer To StartThe first step in the process of applying eye make up products is to apply a concealer to clean skin. Be sure you have washed your face and removed any make up that was initially placed on your face. Keep in mind that concealers should not be selected to place a layer of make up on. Rather, they are used to hide skin unevenness or flaws you may have with a light coating. Choose a quality concealer since it will do a lot of the work for you. You can apply it to the area under the eye, especially if there are discolorations and under eye circles there. To apply, simply place three dots of concealer under each eye. Then, start with the inner corner and massage into the skin. Do not rub the product too hard, but rather just pat it dry after it is in place. It should disappear into the skin.
Base Lid Make UpMany people avoid this step and it could be why you have to reapply make up often. Eye base is placed on the eye lid next. This product will help to keep your eye shadow in place for the longest time possible. It helps to simply hold the make up in place long term. When you do not put this base on first, you may find yourself in trouble with your eye shadow. If you have problems with the eye make up clumping or falling into the crease (or creating a mess in the crease area) this could be why.
Apply Eye ShadowApplying eye shadow is often a place where individuals make mistakes. One of the best application secrets is to use a three tone color scheme for your eye shadow. When you apply it build from the lids to the eye brow for the best results. So, start with the lighest color that nearly matches the color of your eye lid. Then, apply from the lid to the brow. Use one sweeping motion to apply this base layer. Then, select the next color, the medium color. Place this across just the eye lid. Finally, you can add the final color, the darkest of them, to move across the crease. Then, take the pad of your index finger and blend the colors well. This gives dimension and, if the colors have been selected well enough, it gives you a fantastic look. |
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