Eye Makeup Tips

"I'm travelling in your eyes" (Paul Eluard)

People may write a lot of books about eyes, because they are the magic gate to our souls.

And a woman is the symbol of life and beauty, as her eyes fascinate the universe. That is why we must be always aware of the effect of our look.

Now here's a very important eye makeup tip, the makeup of our eyes is a beauty care activity which must be approached with the greatest pleasure, leaving behind those false thoughts like: "I hate my eyes" or "If only I had blue eyes!" and other problems of this kind.

Use the following eye makeup tips to create that sense of allure...

So, how do we put makeup on our eyes?

If you are interested in how to learn eye makeup tips, you might consider attending personal makeup courses, where you have the opportunity to learn or read special books and articles specific to eye makeup tips and be sure to apply the eye makeup techniques you learn. Of course you can look through magazines, where you are sure to find free eye makeup tips.

Understanding eye makeup is complex, because you must take into account many factors, like:

• the message you want to transmit by your makeup;

• your age and the condition of your complexion;

• the shape of your face;

• the coloring of your skin;

• the color and the style of your hair;

• your personality;

• your clothes;

• your accessories;

• the purpose of your make up (day time makeup, evening makeup, special makeup, for different occasions etc).

Here are some practical eye makeup tips, with which you will never fail:

• the eye liner which is generally appreciated is grey or brown;

• in order to give the illusion that your eye is big, underline it with an interrupted line, as close as you can off the base of your eyelashes, which you then blot gently. The line will be applied both on the upper and on the lower eye lid. You can also get the illusion of a bigger eye, if you apply white liner on the mucous membrane, kohl sau kajal;

• in order to give the illusion that the eye is small, color its lower mucous membrane, without underlining the lower lashes;

• in the case of exophthalmic eye, the contour on the upper lid has to be stronger and wider;

• if in the outer corner the eye is a little more lowered than the interior one, then bold the contour of the upper lid on the last third;

• in the case of mature complexions, of the eye circles and in the case of pouches below your eyes, it is safer to draw a contour only on the upper lid, in order to avoid the effect of a tired look.

Here are a few more eye makeup tips...

It is recommended to use for the contour, pencils which have a soft mine (for example, pencils which contain bee wax) and which have the mention kohl or kajal. They are the only pencils which can be applied on the mucous membrane! Using them you can protect the skin around your eye, which is very sensitive.

• the mascara accentuates your look and it can be used successfully, even for the simplest makeup. When you go to the gym, it is adequate just to use a uniform layer on your eyelashes and best if you can use a waterproof mascara;

• using a strong mascara for your eyelashes towards the middle of your eye and curved vertically, highlight the roundness of your eye and give the illusion that your face is longer. The look will become lighter;

• Using a strong mascara for your eyelashes from the middle to the end of your eye, this will make it look extended towards the temples. Your look will become more sensual and more mysterious;

• Using a strong mascara for your eyelashes, from the interior corner of the eye towards the central part, will make your eyes look closer to each other, and the look will seem deeper;

• for an every day makeup, the mascara shouldn't be waterproof;

• the mascara base helps a lot to protection your eyelashes and their finish.

When you are in a hurry, try these quick eye makeup tips.

Wear a simple makeup, using a liquid foundation, powder, mascara and gloss. This makeup matches any age and any type of face, giving you a fresh, bright appearance.

• the eye shadow must be matte or naked.

The matte one gives a natural aspect, and the naked one, a shiny aspect. In general, the naked eye shadow can be applied more easily – but be careful, not too change the skin too much, especially if your complexion is mature, because you risk to over highlight the wrinkled areas.

The eye shadow will be applied over the contour and it also has the role to set it.

• in the crease of your eye lid, you will get a fine shadow of brown, having the role to get the eye bigger and lifted;

• over the contour of your eyes you can add brown or grey makeup for a natural look ;

• pink refreshes and gives the look a sweet aspect.

Implement the eye makeup tips above, see how they work for you, and with a little eye makeup help, you'll be well on your way to creating sexy eyes which shine.