How to Put On Eye Makeup

There is a secret to doing eye makeup right.

Any woman can slap on eye makeup, but there is a trick to doing it in a way that flatters your face. You do need to settle on a primary color, and then work some lighter colors around that color. It may involve some trial and error, but you should end up with an effective eye makeup.

Things You'll Need

• Cosmetic Brush Set
• Mirror
• Eye Cream
• Eye Primer
• Eye Shadow Colors (dark, medium, and light)
• Eyeliner
• Mascara

Instructions

1. Apply eye cream all around the eye. Add a small bit of primer to the upper eyelid.

2. Load a basic eyeshadow brush with the lightest eyeshadow color, then blow on it lightly to remove any excess powder. Apply this to the brow bone (below the eyebrow from arch to end).

3. Using the basic eyeshadow brush, apply medium eye color to the rounded part of your upper eyelid.

4. Load a tiny amount of the darkest color on a crease brush. Apply it to the crease and blend it with the medium color if needed.

5. Use a sharp eyeliner to draw a thin line along the edge of your upper lashes. Blend this with an eyeliner sponge if desired. Apply it lightly to the lower lash line for a more dramatic appearance.

6. Swirl the mascara applicator wand in the tube to load it with mascara. Run the mascara brush along your lashes from base to tip in a slight wiggling motion. Apply to both lower and upper lashes, and allow the mascara to dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose eye shadow colors that compliment your natural eye color. For green eyes, try browns and purples. For brown eyes, try greens and purples. For blue eyes, try blues and light browns.

References

• Eye Make Up Tips