It can be a real challenge to make the eyes stand out. And like any good artist you will have to perfect the precise techniques of accurate brush work and careful colour blending. Almond shaped eyes are considered to be the most effective. When making-up eyes, try with a mix of light and dark eye make up to define the necessary changes to give the eyes an almond appearance.

Eye Pencils

Whether they are being used to shade or define the eyes, lips or brows, pencils should glide on smoothly, without dragging the skin. If you have problems with application because they are too soft and crumbly, place them in the freezer for a few minutes to harden before applying. Similarly, if they are too hard and drag at the skin, try softening the point first by gently running it over the back of the hand.

Eyebrow Pencils

To fill bare brows and enhance the overall shape, eyebrow pencils can be used. Choose a readied pencil in a shade closest to the natural colour of your eyebrows and fill any open spaces using short wiry strokes to simulate real hair. Defining the brows, avoid drawing on a heavy line as this will look unnatural. Define over the brows in small feathered strokes or soften it by dusting with translucent powder or roll a cotton bud over the brows.

Applying Eyeshadow

Use eyeshadow, in striking tones, applied with a slight hand, can give the face an aura of
luminosity. Eyeshadow should always glide on smoothly, and can be used to change or enhance the shape of the eyes, to add definition or to make a strong impact, depending on your choice of colour. It is also helpful to hide the blueness many of us have on the skin on our eyelids.

Eyeliner Application

Eyeliner Application requires a steady hand. If you find it difficult to apply liner with precision, try etching it on using small feathered stokes and then blend with a fine-tipped brush or cotton bud. For easing, position a mirror on a flat surface and then apply makeup looking down into it.

Eyebrows

Things to think about before shaping your brows:

• The facial distance from hairline and chin.

• The distance between both eyes.

• The hair color and color of the eyebrows.

• The facial distance from hairline and chin.

• The size of the forehead from temple to temple.

• The thickness of the brows

How To Apply Eye Mascara

With the advent of modern mascaras there is no need to pump the wand in and out of its container before applying such as it can actually cause overload and result in clogged lashes. Apply only enough product on the wand to coat the lashes, so any excess should be removed with a tissue. You should roll the wand through the lashes to help the curl effect; always work on the upper lashes from underneath to avoid over loading and keep mascara on the lower lashes to a minimum, especially if you are looking worn or have a tendency to rub your eyes.

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