How to apply eye makeup for every eye shape

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Eye makeup is a very important part of the entire face makeup. Eye makeup if done properly can make our eyes look bigger, brighter and awake. Another thing which we need to take a note of is that, we have different shapes of eyes. So in order to do our eye makeup perfect, we need to determine our eye shapes and accordingly apply eye makeup according to the eye shapes.

So, in this article, we shall give you the techniques to apply proper eye makeup based on eye shape.

Eye makeup for round eyes (Picture Courtesy : makeupgeek)

How to apply eye makeup on round eyes – If you have round eyes, you need to elongate it by lining the upper eyelids with an eyeliner starting from the inner corner till the outer corner, and forming a small cat eye or just extending it a bit outside. Then use a highlighter on the brow bones and inner corner of the eyes. Post that, apply a medium brown eye shadow on the upper lids up to crease, concentrate more on the outer corners of the eyes by packing more colors, and blend it well as you go towards the middle of the eyelids. In this way, you will get the desired doe-eye look.

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How to apply eye makeup on downturned eyes – Downturned eyes need a bit of lift, so the eyeliner will help you the most in this case. Just apply the eye shadow as a person with round eyes would. But the eyeliner should be thicker than the women of other eye shapes would apply it. So start from the inner corners of the eyes, up to the outer corners and at the end, flick it upwards into a smiley shape or cat eyes.

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How to apply makeup on deep set eyes – The only tip for makeup on this shape of eyes is that, if you apply dark eye shadows, do it very gently. Just highlight the areas of the eyes you would love to accentuate and give an illusion of round eyes. Dont let the dark eye shadows overpower the entire eye makeup.

Eye makeup for close-set eyes

How to apply makeup on close set eyes – For close-set eyes, we want to make them wider. So basically go for three eye shadows, first the highlighter which you sweep across your browbones and inner corners of the eyes. Then, a medium brown eye shadow which you apply on the eyelids from the middle part to the end, extend it a bit outwards. And while packing the color on the eyelids apply it in a round way. And finally to create more contrast, use a dark brown eye shadow on the crease. Then take the eyeliner, and start lining from the middle part of your eyelids and extend it beyond the outer part of your eyes in a straight line.

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How to apply eye makeup on protruding eyes – If you have protruding eyes, don’t use any highlighter on the inner corners of the eyes or the waterline. However, below the browbone apply some highlighter. Apply eyeliner very thickly from the inner corner to the outer corner and extend it in a straight line. The dark eyeliner on the lids will downplay the protruding shape of the eyes.

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How to apply eye makeup on hooded eyes – Hooded eyes have an extra layer of skin just underneath the brows, that just hides the crease areas and makes the eye lids look smaller. You don’t need much highlighter in this case, just apply a tiny bit on the inner corners. Next apply a medium colored shadow on the eyelids, and pack the dark eye shadow on the crease as well as on the outer V subtly. Apply the eyeliner on the eyelids, not in a thick way, and extend it out with a flick.

Eye makeup for monolid eyes

How to apply eye makeup on monolid eyes – A monolid eye does not have any crease. So, you need to apply makeup to this eye shape in such a way, that it makes the eyes look bigger and wider and open. Highlight the inner corners by using a white shimmery shadow and take it up to the centre of the eyes. Then take the next medium color and apply it from the crease to the outer corner of the eyes. Just create a round shape. Now define the same shape that you just created with the medium color, using a dark eye shadow. For the eyeliner, draw a very thin line which gets a bit thicker as it goes outside.

Eye makeup for almond eyes (Picture Courtesy : taaz)

How to apply eye makeup on almond eyes – Almond eye shape is the ideal eye shape. Its the most symmetrical eye shape. So half of your task is already accomplished by its own, as you don’t need to create the illusion of symmetry with makeup. So, for this type of eye shape, you can use eye shadow and eyeliner as you want. Just step back from the mirror and keep checking if things are upto your likings.

So, thats all about the eye makeup for different shape of eyes. If you follow the steps mentioned in this post, you can definitely achieve the perfect eye makeup and look gorgeous! Good luck!

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How to Wear Gold Eye Shadow

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What can be the best way to embrace the sun other than flaunting a natural sun-kissed look. Gold eye shadows are not only glam and worthy to be worn on special occasions but also can be incorporated into everyday makeup look. If your skin complexion have a warm undertone, whether you are dusky or light, gold shadows are perfect for your complexion. However if you have a cool undertone, instead of gold shadows, go for silver or gray eye shadows.

Tips to choose the right gold eye shadow for your complexion :-

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o   If you got light colored eyes and also pale skin, opt for a light shade of gold shadow and pack it lightly on the eyelids. Do not wear any dark gold shadows as that might make you look aged. Do not forget to put some black or brown eye liner on the upper eye lids and coats of mascara.

o   If you have medium complexion, choose a darker bold gold shadow.

o   And obviously, if you have darker skin tone, go for a bright intense gold shadow.

How to do the Gold eye shadow eye makeup look :-

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·         Make sure that your eye lids are clean and non-oily, thereafter apply eye makeup primer on the eye lids.

·         You can apply a bit of foundation on the eyes and powder it next, so that you get a smooth canvas to work on.

·         Fill in your brows with an eye brow pencil or eye brow powder. It should be a shade lighter than your hair color.

·         Apply the gold eye shadow all over the upper eye lids with an eye shadow brush. You can build the intensity of the pigment by reapplying the shadow, if you want a more glamorous look for evening.

·         Next apply a bit of brown eye shadow on the crease and take a blending eye brush and blend everything well.

·         Apply black eye liner on the upper eye lids. And do not forget to coat your eye lashes with mascara.

·         If you want a bold glam look, apply a bit of brown eye shadow or brown eye pencil on the lower lash line.

So, thats all about the gold eye shadow makeup look. Try it girls, as soon as you can and let us know!

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Makeup tips for blondes

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If you do have blonde hair, then while applying makeup you must have noticed how difficult it is to find the right shades of makeup for blonde. Some shades look too harsh on the skin while others might make the skin look washed out. So if you wanna look beautiful and sizzling then follow the beauty tips for blonde mentioned in this article.

Makeup colors/shades for blondes : If you are a blonde, go for softer tones, that suits better. Apply pale pink or peach shades on the lips and cheeks. Rose color is also great for the pout. If you have warmer skin tone, and prefer to wear red lip colors, then wear blue-red or orange-red on the lips.

Everyday makeup for blondes : For blondes, the first tip is to be natural and light when it comes to everyday makeup. Go for pink eyeshadows or beige, a rosy blush and neutral lipcolor. For mascara, never use a black one, but go for medium brown mascaras.

Night makeup for blondes : For party makeup for blondes, especially in night-time, wear silver or gray shades. For the eye makeup, go for a light gray shadow on the lids. And then on the crease apply a darker gray shade. For the lower lashline, use metallic silver eyeliner, and on the upper lashline go for a muted gray liner. Use a coral blush and make sure the lipstick you wear is not much glossy.

Makeup tips for platinum blondes : If you are a platinum blonde, stick to cool shades always for makeup. For the peepers, use greens, silver or taupe. Do not use copper or bronze shades. Any shades of pink on the lips would be fine. Do not use any lip color which has orangish tint in it, and if you are a fan of red lipsticks then choose a blue-red color for it.

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Makeup tips for honey or caramel blondes : This type of blondes have golden skin tone and so a cherry red lip color will look perfect on them. Also any lip color with flecks of gold would also look dazzling. Orange and blue-red lip shades can also look awesome on honey blondes. They can practically experiment with a lot of makeup shades.

Makeup tips for golden or reddish blondes : For this type of blondes, a warm shade of purple color on the eyes would look beautiful. And go for peachy lipstick, that would always look good.

Match makeup with eye color : When it comes to eye makeup, blondes who have got blue eyes can use cooler shades like silver, steel blue and also gray. For brown eyed blondes, browns and plums are the safest bet. To define the face, the eyebrow color should be at least one shade darker than the hair color. Before you choose the makeup, always consider your complexion and eye color. If your skintone is darker or olive colored, go for earth tones. If you have pale complexion, then don’t use lighter eye shadows which can wash out the skin color. You may also try makeup tips for green or blue or brown eyes.

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How to apply shimmer powder or highlighter

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Shimmer powder can make or break the final makeup look. So, ladies be careful while using it. If not used properly, shimmery powder can have disastrous effect. This powder can add a healthy glow to the facial skin instantly and also enhance the entire look. So, if you want to know how to apply shimmer powder then read on this article.

Any part of your body can be highlighted using this highlighter or shimmer powder. However, if applied on the face properly, you can achieve the perfect evening party look instantly with the help of highlighter. Be it frosty eye shadows or shimmery rouges, or just a highlighter, anything of these sorts can help you look glam in a minute! You just need a bit of highlighting on the temples, bridge of the nose, chin et al.

Choosing the right highlighter/shimmer powder – Well, if you are dark or tanned, go for bronzy or golden shimmer powder. For very fair skinned ladies, silver shimmer powder would be great. Warm pink highlighters work well on all skin tones.

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Face accentuation – You need a fluffy makeup brush to apply shimmer powder or highlighter. Gently sweep the brush loaded with the powder over forehead, cheeks, chin, nose. At times shimmery powders may look a bit harsh on the face, so in that case you can use a shimmery blush, or shimmery eye shadow to accentuate the face.

Body highlighting – Before you wear the outfit, you must apply the highlighter. Otherwise the shimmery powder may get sprinkled over the costly outfit and spoil the dress. You may apply the powder in the middle of the cleavage, arms, legs, collar bones. Do not apply any other sticky cream or moisturizer as that might mess up the look.

Shimmer for the tresses – In order to brighten up the hair-do, you can apply highlighter. Put a bit of it on a brush and tap it only once or maximum twice over your head. Remember, too much of shimmer can spoil the look instantly. Make sure your hair is dry before applying the shimmer. If you have already used any styling cream or gel, then do not go for shimmer powder.

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REVIEW : MAC CARBON EYESHADOW

RATING – 7 OUT OF 10

MAC Carbon eyeshadow is one of the most hyped eyeshadows in the whole world. Whether you have any other MAC eyeshadows or not, Mac Carbon eyeshadow is on the priority list of all make-up lovers.

MAC eyeshadows are too pricey, but the fact that its generally used by renowned make-up artists and celebrities all over the world, kind of makes it worthy of such a price. So I got a refill pan of MAC carbon eyeshadow consisting of 1.5 gm of the product. MAC eyeshadow refill pans cost approximately INR Rs 700 each in India.

MAC claims : Highly pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.

MAC Carbon eyeshadow is jet black eyeshadow, and its matte (YAY!) The lasting power is quite good, just like any other MAC eyeshadows. But alas, its not so pigmented, so I really need a bit more to see the color on the eyes. Also if you apply the eyeshadow over your eyeliner, if you want create a smudgy look, then Carbon makes the entire thing ashy instead of matte black.

MAC carbon eyeshadow can be used as an eyeliner for a smoky effect or you can apply Carbon on the outer corner of your eyes. Remember to use an eyeshadow brush and not your fingers to get the desired results. Two things which I love about MAC carbon eyeshadow is that its matte (in the Indian cosmetic market I find a scarcity of matte eyeshadows) and I got really less fall-out while applying the eyeshadow even though it’s a powdery shadow.

If you want to use your MAC carbon eyeshadow, first apply an eye primer or your concealer for base and then eyeshadows. You will get a better color pay-off and the shadows will blend well.

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MATTE EYESHADOWS AT $28





URBAN DECAY Naked Palette

RATING – 8 OUT OF 10

Naked URBAN DECAY Palette is a must have in every girl’s vanity. Since URBAN DECAY is not available in Indian shops, i ordered it online, and was waiting eagerly to get the package. Its a biggy palette – obviously not a huge one as that of Coastal Scents, but the palette consists of 12 colors. Now why URBAN DECAY has named the palette ‘Naked’ is not known, but i assume there’s an eye shadow named ‘Naked’ in the palette, which has made the inventors name the palette so.

Some shades wont be found single, so you need to buy the Naked palette to own them. Basically you are gonna get different shades of browns in the palette, so if you love brown/nude smokey eyes, this Naked palette is just for you dearie!

You can see the Urban Decay Naked Palette’s picture on top. Its made in USA, not a Chinese product. Has got a magnet in the lid, with the help of which you can close the palette. Naked palette is a very sleek one, so it wont occupy much space in your hand bag. Also you will get a primer as well as an eye shadow brush with the palette, so thats really a superb deal. Everything for US $ 48. And the shadows weigh 0.05 oz each.

Now the problem with most palettes are that, all shades are not the same, the pigmentation varies. Naked Palette is also not an exception to that. The matte colors were really not that pigmented and not smooth to be applied properly. Suitable for the brown eyeshadow lovers, while many youngsters may not find the palette that attractive.

You can get one from any online shop. Obviously if you would want to buy all shades separately, many would not be available, since they are exclusively made for the palette. And it would cost thrice more than $ 48. Naked palette is a good one undoubtedly, but its not a must-have palette, unless and until you are URBAN DECAY maniac or may be a brown shadow lover.

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STILA SMUDGE POTS

Rating : - 8.5 out of 10

For sexy eyes, smudge pots is a must in your make-up kitty. This is a 2 in 1 formulae, which acts both as an eyeliner and also as an eyeshadow. Use it with an angled brush or eyeliner brush, and see the difference! The best thing is that, STILA smudge pots are creamy and too smooth to glide on. Thus perfect for lining your eyes, to create sexy cat eyes. Or sultry smokey eyes.

Highly pigmented and stays on for a long time, with getting smudged or creased. A gel liner basically, which can be applied both on your lower and upper lashline. But remember, it dries up quickly, so if you wanna smudge it, do it as soon as you have applied it on your eyelids. Apply a very small amount. You dont need a lot of the product. And after you have used it, close the lid properly.

0.14 oz for US $ 20. But i think, you dont need to repurchase it within a year, even if you use it frequently. Wonderful product!

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NARS NIGHT BREED EYESHADOW

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NARS NIGHT BREED EYESHADOW is a highly pigmented eyeshadow with lovely sparkles on it. A soft touch of silver on the black eyeshadow makes it look gorgeous and perfect for a fun night out with your boy friend or husband! It blends smoothly. And does not crease, that is the reason it can be used as a long-wear eyeshadow. You can use it as an eyeshadow. Or just take some in a flat eyeshadow brush or eyeliner brush and dip it in water, and then apply near your lash line-it is great as an eyeliner too! You can also use it to fill in your eyebrows.

NARS products are expensive but worth the price! It costs US $ 23 The eyshadow is creamy, thus making it easy to blend. And the best thing is that no fall outs! Though it has got silver sparkles on it, but once you apply on your eyes, you wont be looking glittery. Its more subtle when applied on eyes. Well, it looks somewhat like MAC carbon eyeshadow, except that carbon is not glittery.

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When used with little bit of fix plus on your eyeshadow brush, the color shows up more. Otherwise, its quite subtle. To create a bolder look for the perfect night life, line your lower lash line too with night breed, and see the difference.  

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