What you will need: -Self confidence and the desire to try something new.
TIP:-Break free from black! Obvious,heavy,jet black eyes are dated ladies. Coordinated delicate eye color is here to stay. There are many cosmetic companies creating color infused mascaras, liners and shadows with flecks of gold, or rich jeweled tones that enhance your natural eye color. So kick Barbi's lashes to the curb and adopt a softer more naturally radiant you.
Mascara:
Begin to experiment with a range of deep jewel toned colored mascaras. Normally I wear Loreal Bare Naturale Mascara in Brown Black. Its tremendously soft and sexy with out being, BAM in your face obviously altered. Priced at $9.95. However about two weeks ago I tried Almay Intense i-Color Lengthening Mascara in blue sapphire. The formula is weightless and will not get crusty and flaky at any point during your day. Its a rich, deep blue color that really brings out my natural baby blues. I have gladly adopted it into my every day repertoire. Available at your local drug store for $5.95. A Style savvy Purchase!!
I blow Almay Intense i-Color Lengthening Mascara (in Blue Sapphire) 5 out of 5 kisses.
Eyeliners:
Congratulations ladies. Now that you have decided to toss the phony Pam Anderson look, you are free to experiment with a range of complimentary colored eyeliners. Lets steer clear of heavy raccoon eyes please, and head toward soft navy blues, emerald greens, rich earthy browns and plumb purples. I am enamored with cream eye liners. I adore this clever little jar of whipped goodness. If you are looking for decedent color that you can layer, smudge and blend to a daring deep smoky eye, HiP Color Truth Cream Eyeliner is most certainly for you. However here is a small Warning: If you are a novice at applying eyeliners you might not want to start with a cream. They tend to be very unforgiving and hard to control. Once you make a mistake it can take a turn for the worst from there on out and attempting to correct a mistake can get messy. Available at your local drug store for $12.
I blow HiP Cream Eyeliner 4out of 5 rich kisses!
Eyeshadow:
When it comes to eye shadows the options are seemingly endless. I know how over whelming it can seem, so Ill give you some gentle direction. If you are looking to spend some money and get professional results try Smashbox eye shadows. They are super brilliant and multi-dimensional. However the down side is the cost, $16 for one and $26 for the trio.
So I will suggest a simple alternative for a flawless smoky eye, at one quarter of the cost. When you go to your local Target and pick up your Almay Intense i-Color Lengthening Mascara, you will also pick up Almay Intense i- Color Eye Shadow Trio. The best part about Almay is they have already coordinated all of their mascaras, liners and shadows for your eye color. You wont even have to think about it. It comes with three complementary shades that bring out your naturally gorgeous eye color. Brown eyes get soft plumbs and blues, blues get hearty browns and blue based grays, green eyes get peaches and neutrals. No mixing and matching necessary, no wondering if you have picked the right color for your eyes. Available at your local drug store for $6.99.
TIPS:
-Do not use the small applicator "sponge brush" that come with any eyeshadow, they will never give you the look that you are going for. Spring for the $2 drugstore brand eyeshadow brush,its critical to a successful smoky eye.
-Try mixing and matching perle and matte shadows for some depth and pop. Use the perle shadow under the brow bone and into the corner of your eye closest to the nose, to lift and brighten the eye. This illuminates tired “ I was up way too late having cocktails” eyes.
-To avoid any loose eyeshadow powder from falling on to your cheeks, apply a heavy layer of facial powder under the eyes, simply dust off the extra after you are finished, Flawless!
-I don't care for cover girl shadows, they tend to crease and wear thin. Before you know it you look like you have been blinking profusely for hours. Not Cute!!!
-Remember to keep lips nude when wearing a smoky eye, over doing it can really put a damper on your evening if you end up looking like a clown.
-Tape a photo of what you want your eyes to look like on the bathroom mirror while you are applying your makeup, so you can compare and correct.
- For a balanced look, when you choose a warm lip shade, pair it with warm eyes and cheeks; when wearing a cool lip shade, try a cool eye and cheek.
Lets Get Smoakin' :7 Steps to a Easy Sexy Eye!
Prep the Lid:
The key to keeping eyeshadow from creasing as the day goes on, is to keep the eyelids oil-free. So remember not to put any lotions or wrinkle cremes on your lids during your morning routine. To do this start with an eyeshadow base (also called “primer”). Use a nude matte finish powder, or a heavy dusting of face powder. This will eliminate oils.
1-Apply Eyeliner:
Start with the top lids and then the bottom. Create a heavy
r line on the top lashes all the way from corner to corner. Stretch your eyelid lightly with your fingers and draw from the inside-outward. For a cat like look, wing the liner out a bit past the natural lash line with a slight curve up ward. This gives the eye an open yet sultry look. If its not looking the way you want, wipe it off with a q-tip and try again, no shame in starting over, I do it all the time.
2-Smudge: (Blend the Liner )
The key to achieving a genuine smoakin' look is to SMUDGE. Using your finger tip, a Q-Tip, blending brush, or cosmetic sponge, just get the job done! Please be sure to thoroughly blend the bottom liner until you can not see a distinctive line any longer remember we are going for a more natural look now. Leave the top liner for later .
3-Apply a Light Base Color :
Sweep a light shimmery pearl shadow over the lids to your brow bone. This will create an even sexy base for the darker shades to compliment. Look for neutral's mauve's, creme's, taupe's and brown tones.
4-Apply Darker Color to Eye Crease:
This is where women get flustered and give up. Before you put any dark s
hadow on your eye, first blend it on your hand using your shadow brush.This will get the surplus powder off. Now, start at the outside top lash line. Blink a few times to see exactly where the crease in your eye lid is. Apply the dark shadow to the outside corner( where it should be the darkest) and with short light strokes sweep the shadow in toward the nose corner of your eye. Stay in the crease. Now that its lined blend again with short strokes, upward towards the bone.
5-Apply Darker Color to Upper Lash line:
Directly over the previous line of eye liner, sweep the dark colored shadow you just used in the eye crease. Again using the shadow brush, use short strokes and blend the shadow in. For a deeper look, wet the shadow brush with a touch of water. Eye shadows can make some of the best eyeliners.
6-Apply Mascara:
Roll the mascara brush from the bottom of the lash line to the tip of your luscious lashes. Apply it first to the top lashes, double dip, and do it again. Make sure they are all evenly covered. Wipe the brush off and lightly apply to the bottom lashes. These little pretties should always be softer and less defined, remember we aren't attempting to look like dolls any longer.
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