How to Do Eye Makeup
The way you put on your eye makeup can make a big difference in your appearance. When you do it wrong, you can wind up looking odd. However, when you learn the right techniques used by makeup artists to make your eyes stand out, you will be happy with the results.
Pay attention to your brows first. Tweeze any stragglers and shape your brows into an arch. If your brows are thin or have sparse areas, fill them in with an eye pencil or powder. Apply a light highlighting color, such as off-white, light pink or shimmery skin tones, under the brow with a flat brush.
Choose a shadow color to complement your eye color. Don’t choose the same color as your eyes or try to match your outfit. Starting at the outside corner and going in toward the inner corner, apply your shadow. Blend with a rounded brush. For a dramatic look, take a darker shade and put it in the crease.
Line your eyes with a pencil that is one shade darker than your eye shadow. For daytime, just line the upper lid because eyeliner under the eye can give you a harsh look. Start from the outside and work your way in. Liquid eyeliner also produces a dramatic look. Apply mascara and run a fine-tooth metal comb through the lashes to get rid of clumps.