and perfectly defined effect. Choose extra
black mascara and apply a few coats if
necessary. It will make a big difference!
Of course if you are a fan of false lashes
then now is definitely the time to get them
out!
Another great trick is to line your lower
waterline with a white or nude waterproof
eye liner, this way your eyes will appear
bigger and brighter. Give it a go and you
will be surprised.
Don’t forget your eyebrows too. They are
probably your most important facial feature.
Shaping and shading make an incredible
difference. Most brows have some thin
places that need to be filled in, here’s how.
Firstly comb through your brows. Secondly
make sure you choose the right shade
pencil which is blendable or eyebrow
powder. Make sure to choose a colour that
closely matches your natural hair colour. Try
to avoid using a black pencil even if you are
very dark, use dark brown instead. Thirdly
apply the colour with light feathery strokes
and comb through again to blend the pencil
or powder for a more natural look. Lastly
set it with clear brow gel, if you don’t have
one, hair spray on a comb or an old clean
mascara brush will also do the trick. It will
look neat and keep your brows in place.
One of the party makeup tips which
could save you time is to mix your liquid
foundation with your moisturiser. Mix them
together in your hand and then apply
them on your face just like a regular lotion,
you can save precious time this way! If
you desire more coverage, sweep some
finishing powder over it. Powder will also
absorb the oils from your skin and will
keep it matte and stop your skin from
shining.
Next apply some blusher; it will make
your face glow and look warm and lively.
You can use a cream blusher for your
cheekbones, as this is easier to apply
and in turn can also help you save time. If
you don’t have a cream blusher, use your
lipstick! Apply a small amount on your
finger, tap it on your cheeks using circular
motions and blend it in with a clean finger.
Finally put some lipstick on! You can use
the same lipstick as on your cheeks to get
a great finish, as this will help you light up
the entire look of your face. If you decided
to make your lips as a statement of your
look, use vampy reds, moody berries and
rich, heady wine colours as they are this
season’s hottest colours. If you want to
obtain a softer effect, you can apply your
lipstick by using one of your fingers.
Set Eyes
Eyes narrower than one eye width are regarded
as close set. Use light colours in the inner corners,
and extend the outer corners using dark colours.
When it comes to liner, only line 2/3 of your eye
and mascara on outer corners as it helps eyes
look further apart. Avoid dark colours and eyeliner
in the inner corner.
Wide Set Eyes
Opposite of close set. Distance between your eyes
is wider than the width of one eye. The key is to
reduce the space between your eyes by making
them look closer together. Use darker colour
eyeshadows on the inner corner of your eyes and
blend up into the crease. Use a lighter colour all
over the rest of your lid and brow bone. When
applying liner, start from the inner corner of the
eyes and stop right at the outer corner. Do not
extend the line upwards or past the outer corner.
Deep Set Eyes
The eye is deep into the socket, with a small
mobile lid. Apply light colours on the mobile lid with
a deeper colour on and just above the socket, and
blend up and out. Keep eyeliner thin, especially on
the upper lid.
Hooded Eyes
You can barely see the lid. A fold of skin hangs
over the socket line. This happens with age. Use
matte colours in medium to dark and keep eye
makeup simple. Avoid glitter and shimmer.
Almond Eyes
The ideal shape to work with. Considered to have
“perfect” proportions, any eye technique will work.
Lucky lady!
Droopy/Down Turned Eyes
The focus for this eye shape is to shade up and out.
Use medium shade on the lid and darker shade
on the crease directed upwards and the outer
eye. Extend liner up and out creating a cat eye so
that outside corner is pulled away from the eye
completely. Curl your lashes as it will visually lift the
upper eyelid. Avoid mascara on your bottom lashes
as this could also drag the eyelid down visually.
Your look should now be complete!
Remember, a smile is the best makeup
that any girl can wear...
By Asta Perkins
astaperkins.co.uk
Protruding/Prominent Eye
This eye shape has a bulge from the socket to
the lash and can be difficult to work with. The best
way to shade this eye is to use nudes and neutral
matte colours. Skip eyeliner and use false lashes
instead as it will set the eye back.
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