Experiment with Eye Makeup Tips to Find the Balance

You really need to experiment and play with new colors and have fun learning to apply eye shadow that is within the same shade and that complement each other (you can soften and blend similar colors easier). That's why matte, neutral eye make up is a favorite. When applied properly it draws people's gazes "into" your beautiful eyes, not "at" your eyes.
The ideal behind eye make up tips application is to create illusions that minimize "faults" and increase the perception of picture perfect expressive eyes. Eye makeup should enhance your eye's shape and color. To outline the contour of the eye, you can use eyeliners or pencils.
Eye make up tips can be used for shading and shaping the eye, and mascara to give eye lashes the illusion of length and thickness. When it comes to creating the illusion of light and shadow, eye makeup does a wonderful job, once you can apply eye make up tips appropriately.

Here's the general rule to apply eye make up tips. You need to use four different-colored shadows as follows;

• Apply eye make up tips in a neutral-toned base

• A main color

• A lighter shade for highlighting

• A darker shade for emphasizing

It is also important that you have access to a magnifying mirror, and to have a set of variety-sized brush, and/or cosmetic sponges handy to blend the eye make up.

Applying Eye Makeup

Eye shadows come in in several textures, powders (compacts), pencils, and creams:

• Powder can be used either dry or wet and it's really easy to control. Make sure you look for a powder that feels moist.

• Pencils are fairly easy to use, but you need to remember to smear the line as you go or you'll have lines all over your face.

• Creams tend to be hard to control. They can look beautiful and stay that way if you use a good quality eye foundation (eye primer), otherwise they can slip and slide into the crease on your eyes and eyelids.

As you already know, eye make up come in a wide range of beautiful colors. But don't think that just because you have blue eyes you have to wear blue eye make up!

Vintage Looks and Retro Looks

Many gorgeous eye makeup looks from the past have come into vogue once again. Popular styles include:

• 1920's Eye: Line both top and bottom of eye lids with thick, black liner. Cover the entire eyelid with a shadow in dark gray, green or turquoise.

• 1930's Eye: The deep-set eye look was in, so use dark shadow along the crease of the upper eyelid for this effect. Top with blue, green, or violet shade, medium black liner, and mascara or false eyelashes.

• 1950's and 60's Eyes: Use liquid liner in a thick, bold line across the top lid and two coats of mascara for a simple 50's eye style. Another popular style was the cat eye makeup look with winged liner and a blue, grey, or turquoise shadow.

• 1970's: Darker eyes were, out and lighter eye makeup or bare natural eyes were in. Try light pastel shadows, pale blue, or silvery liner and light mascara for this style.

• 1980s: Lots of blue eye shadow and colored mascara were staples of the 80's. Goth and punk styles with heavy, exaggerated makeup on the eyes also became popular during this era. 1990s and beyond: The looks of the nineties reflected a focus on the individual that extended to makeup. The overdone looks of the 80's gave way to more subdued looks. Today, both natural and dramatic eyes are popular.

Emo Eye Makeup | Scene Eye Makeup

The eyes are typically the focus of scene or emo makeup looks. The style is very dark. Eye Makeup Styles include combinations of the following:

• Gray or black shadow applied to the entire eyelid

• Black shadow blended up towards the browbone

• Black liner applied to the inner eye

• Deep colored or lack liner applied along the corner of the eye and along the lower lash line

• Black liner may also be applied to the top lid

• Dark Mascara

Dramatic Eye Makeup

Dramatic eye makeup designs are the perfect evening look , for special occasions, or simply when you really want to draw attention to your eyes. Looks in dramatic eye cosmetics range from dark, smoky eye makeup to glitter fantasy styles. When creating a dramatic eye makeup style:

• Go bolder with liner than you normally would, and don't be afraid to extend the line a bit beyond the eyes.

• If you normally only wear liner on the top lid, try lining under the lower lash line or smudging eye shadow under the lower lashes for a softer look.

• Curl lashes and apply several coats of mascara (combing in between each application to avoid clumps) or try false eyelashes.

• Experiment with bright colors or those different from your everyday makeup routine.

• Experiment with various eye makeup finishes, such as metallic liner or shimmer shadow.

• If you go extremely bold with your eyes, use more subdued and nude tones on cheeks and lips for the best effect.

Natural Eye Makeup

Natural eye makeup is typically characterized by neutral colors that mimics the natural beauty of the eye. The goal is to enhance the eyes without looking 'made up' or making it obvious you are wearing eye makeup. Use eye shadow that is in the same color family as your skin tone, and use eyeliner the same shade or only a shade or two darker than your eyelashes. Use mascara that is close in color to your natural lashes, or opt for a clear mascara. A natural look is great for everyday wear, home, and office settings

Eye Makeup Styles

The following Eye Makeup styles and eye makeup tips are discussed in general terms, and these can be very different looks depending on the individual. For example, a natural eye for a woman with fair skin and light hair might mean a beige eye shadow and a coat of brown mascara, while a darker-hued individual might achieve a natural look with a stroke of black eyeliner on the upper lid and black mascara. Have fun experimenting with different eye makeup styles and colors to find a look you love!

Eye Look

Choosing the makeup eye look you want for your eyes depends on several factors, including your eye shape, your eye color and skin tone, your personality, and the occasion. While the possible styles and looks you can create are virtually limitless, there are several broad groupings of general eye-enhancing cosmetic styles that might make it easier to decide on and create the look you want.

Tinted Moisturizers

For women who do not like to apply too many things on the face, this is an attractive option. The moisturizer has a tinted base that provides some coverage. They are very sheer, ideal for people with good skin and who like the natural look. Young mothers who do not have time to put foundation can find this cream extremely helpful.

Dual Finish Foundations or Cream to Powder

They are, as their name indicates, a powder that becomes cream. They can be applied dry or wet, powder or cream. They are great for women a la carrera (in a hurry). If you apply them dry, it is as if applying powder and if you apply wet, the sponge is like applying a cream. They can be used by women of all skin types.

Stick Foundation

They provide great coverage. They have a thick texture and can cover any color imperfection in the skin. They are ideal for dry or normal skin. They also can be used as concealers. People with uneven skin tones or some skin conditions can benefit from using this type of foundation. They are not easy to apply, but with practice it becomes easy.

Mineral Foundation

Minerals are the latest thing in makeup. Their popularity has come about in part due to the fact that the foundation has very few ingredients, and those being inert minerals, tend to be perfect for people with allergies or sensitive skin. Brush on minerals with a big, puffy brush, building up layers of nearly-invisible powder. Advertised as a "soft-focus" look, mineral makeup has been compared with the airbrush in creating a flawless appearance.

Concealer

Concealer is thickened, even tinted to correct color for particular areas-undereye smudges, pimples or redness, for example. It's thick and comes in compacts or cover sticks. Makeup artist Bobbi Brown suggests applying concealer before foundation for perfect coverage.

Cream-to-Powder Foundation

One of the most interesting and popular foundation options is cream-to-powder foundation, made by companies of good reputation, like L'Oreal. It goes on as a liquid, but dries to a powder finish that minimizes oil and lasts all day. You'll find cream to powder makeup in compacts that look like powder (which may make you wonder why it isn't called powder to cream to powder makeup), or in tubes or bottles. The big draw is its easy application and the fact that you don't have to put on powder for full coverage

Liquid Foundation

Many women like liquid foundation best because it applies so smoothly and is easily found at your local drugstore. You can enhance the smoothness by putting it on with a slightly damp makeup sponge. Liquid makeup is good around the eyes, where you may want a bit more coverage; you can put it on with a small lip brush for the best control.

You'll often see liquid makeup in waterproof or smudgeproof or even 24 hour versions. But these specialized cremes contain oils and waxy ingredients, causing some sensitive wearers slight skin irritation. If you start having problems with breakouts when wearing waterproof makeup, switch to a non-waterproof type and see if it helps. With more people becoming aware of the importance of skin care to their overall health, companies are creating foundations made with organic ingredients such as essential oils, vegetable oils and minerals instead of chemical dyes.

Mousse Foundation | Whipped Foundation

Mousse or whipped foundation is easier to apply in thin layers than liquid makeup, so you have more control. Mousse makeup is liquid makeup with air whipped in, making it lighter and smoother. It comes in a spray or aerosol-type can, like whipped cream. It costs more than other cosmetics because you're paying for the added air and specialized packaging, but if you've ever spread whipped butter on a hot piece of toast, you know the difference is vast. Whipped foundation is good for all skin types, but it's especially nice for those with dry or aging skin because of its tendency to go on smoothly instead of caking up in facial lines.

Tinted Moisturizer

If you don't need a lot of coverage but do want something to even out your skin tone and relieve dry skin, tinted moisturizer may provide you with just what you need. Tinted moisturizer is perfect for softening and protecting the skin while adding a hint of foundation color. This makeup is also ideal because you don't have to put on moisturizer and then foundation: it's a one-step process.

Types of Make-up Foundations

Foundation has come a long way since our mom's day, when choices were limited and most foundations were thick, unmanageable creams. These days, there are many types of foundation available, from thick creams with the consistency of concealer to light-as-air tinted moisturizers which create an even skin tone while creating just a hint of color. Thicker, drier makeup covers more, but it's harder to blend. With light makeup, blending is easy, but it's harder to conceal skin's imperfections.


Foundations should do more than even out skin tones and conceal blemishes; it should also actually help your skin appear dewier, stronger and healthier. Here we rundown several types of makeup foundations.