How to Put on Everyday Eye Makeup Correctly

Skip the blue, purple or other funky-colored mascara for a subdued daytime look.

Many women are intimidated by eye makeup, and how to apply it correctly. Everyday eye makeup is intended to enhance the eye's natural beauty, while remaining appropriate, easy and quick enough to apply before work or running errands. Skip the glitter, heavy lashes and cat-eyes and instead create a simple eye makeup look that is applied in a matter of minutes to get you out the door fast.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton ball
• Eye makeup remover
• Foundation
• Eye shadow
• Sponge-tipped eye shadow applicator
• Dark brown eyeliner
• Dark brown or black mascara

Instructions

1. Wet a cotton ball with eye makeup remover, and brush over your eyelids. This will remove any oils or dirt on the lids, which will allow the makeup to adhere more effectively.

2. Cover the lids with a light layer of foundation to create a base for the makeup.

3. Apply a layer of eye shadow that is slightly darker than your skin tone. Use a sponge-tipped eye shadow applicator and cover the entire top lid.

4. Line the upper eyelid with dark brown eyeliner. Create a thin line that sits just above the lash line. Use brown eyeliner instead of black to create less-dramatic, more natural look.

5. Cover the upper and lower lashes with dark brown or black mascara. Avoid overloading the lashes, instead swipe the lashes once or twice with the mascara wand.

Tips & Warnings

• Pair lighter eye makeup with a darker lipstick to complement the look.

References

• Oprah; Everyday Eye Makeup in Four Easy Steps; February 2011
• ABC 4; Sephora Everyday Eye Makeup Tips; March 2008