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Eye Shadow Tips
*To make your eye shadow last, dust your lids with loose face powder first. Leaving a bit of excess powder under your eyes until you've finished your shadow application also makes it easier to brush off those foundation-destroying color flakes that always seem to land there.*
*Shimmery eye shadow will grab onto even the slightest wrinkle and magnify it to frightening proportions - matte formulas and shadows with just a hint of shimmer are much more flattering for most women. A bit shine to your shadow can look great, but a really glossy or frosted formula is bad news for those of us who are beyond checking the "age 16-24" box.*
Eye Basics
*Allow your eye cream a few minutes to absorb before beginning your makeup application - the shadow will clump up on your lids if they're damp.*
*The skin around your eyes is very delicate. When applying eyeliner, try not to tug hard on your lids, either with your finger or with the liner itself - it should glide smoothly, not pull. If your eyeliner seems to be too hard and is skipping or dragging, try warming the tip between your fingers to soften it up.*
*Blend a dot of concealer that is slightly lighter in color than your foundation at the inner corner of eyes for a wide eyed, more youthful look.*
*Fight the urge to pump your mascara wand into the bottle - it will cause the mascara to dry up.*
*Curling your lashes will open up your eyes. Remember that curling always comes before mascara (otherwise the curler will stick to your lashes and pull them), and be careful - catching your lid in an eyelash curler really hurts!*
More Eye Shadow Tips
*Eye shadow can make close set eyes seem further apart. Try using a lighter color on the inner half and a darker shade from the middle of your lid to the outer corner, and don't forget to blend ;)*
*To make wide set eyes appear closer together, apply a deeper shade of shadow from the inner corner to the middle of your lid and a lighter color on the outer half of your eye.*
*Small eyes look best with shadow colors that aren't too dark - a deep shade may draw attention to your eyes but it will also make them appear even smaller. Sticking with lighter colors will bring your eyes out and give them the illusion of being larger.*
*To bring out deep set eyes, use a light color over your entire lid, and a deeper shade in the crease.
Matching your eye shadow to your eye color
isn't the key to making your eyes "pop"... it will actually make them
appear washed out. If you get lost trying to figure out which
shadow shade will bring out your eyes, here are a few suggestions... Neutral colored eye shadows like taupes, beiges, etc will work with any eye color. |
Eyebrow Basics
*Contrary to the old myth, plucking or waxing your eyebrows will not make the hair grow in thicker - they'll actually thin out over time, so tread lightly if you tend to frequently overpluck/wax, or you could be left with permanent bare spots.*
*Messy or overgrown eyebrows throw off even the best makeup application. If you'd rather deal with them yourself but have no idea where to start, having them done once professionally will give you a line to follow and make keeping them in check a breeze!*
*Try tweezing after a warm bath or shower - it's less painful.*
*If you use a magnifying mirror (or lean in very closely to a regular one) while tweezing, step back and check your work periodically. It can be difficult to judge the overall picture while you are zeroing in on a small area - you may end up taking off way more than you planned.*