Makeup is an art form, and just like a painting, you want to consider the details as well as the whole picture. Depending on the look you want to go for, you might want to highlight different parts of your face. Commonly, especially for big, bold looks, you use makeup to draw attention to your eyes.
If you’re going to draw attention to your eyes, you want them to look good. Here are a few tips to improve your eye makeup skills.
Prepare Your Skin
Your skin is your canvas, and while makeup can hide flaws and blemishes, it’s better to start with a healthier canvas.
Moisturise your face each day so your skin is well hydrated and healthy. You also want to cleanse and moisturise your skin before applying makeup. Add primer around your eyes, as well as a bit of concealer before adding any eye shadow.
Consider Your Eye Shape
We all have different features. This is what makes people look unique, interesting, and beautiful. But the features you have might change how you apply makeup.
This especially applies to your eyes, because the shape of your eyes can drastically change how your eye makeup looks. For example, if you have hooded eyes, you might find that your eye shadow seems to disappear once you put it on. So you need to think about where you put your eye shadow and how to apply it so it still looks great.
- Go Light to Dark
It’s easy to go too heavy with eye shadow, so use techniques to give you more control. Start with lighter shades and then build up to darker tones. Blend as you go so you know how it’s going to look, and don’t rush yourself. As you get more confident with makeup, you can apply it more quickly.
- Proper Brush Care
Make sure to clean your brushes regularly. If possible, invest in a few brushes, so you have one for each colour and one for blending.
You should also consider wetting the brush before you use it so the colour looks more vibrant right away.
- The Finer Details
Once you have the basic look sorted out, it’s time to look closer and consider the finer details. These are things that people won’t really notice, but once you fix them up, your eye makeup will look more professional and stunning.
For example, use lash tweezers to tidy up your eyelashes and really frame your eyes. You can also use them for fine eyebrow hairs. Just be careful when working around your eyes so you don’t hurt yourself.
- Don’t Forget Setting Spray
So, your eyes are looking fabulous, your makeup is done, it’s time to leave, right?
Well, not yet. The final step to any makeup look should be setting spray. This does exactly what it says on the tin, it sets your makeup in place so you can feel confident all day, even if you’re going out dancing or you’re out for a long time.
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