Makeup Techniques - A Few Sensual Hints
by Ron X. KingCurious about learning about makeup but don't know where to begin? Learning some simple makeup techniques, particularly how to apply eye makeup, is something that can raise your self esteem and help you to create exactly the look you like. Read ahead for many professional tips for makeup application.
The 1st place you will want to investigate in order to create bigger, bolder, and more dramatic eyes is to your eyeliner. Eyeliner can be the solution to your small eye blues, but only if you use the correct methods. First off, you will want to line the entire top lash line and then lengthen that line slightly at the corners of your eye. If you want to, you can also line the bottoms of your eyes, but just concentrate color only on the outside 1/3 of the eye and extend it just slightly past the edge. Don't be too dramatic. Just a tiny line beyond the outside edge will do the trick. Keep in mind that a soft and smoky look will open your eyes up to a higher degree than thin hard lines of liner will. Apply dark and neutral colors with just a little bit of black for lining, since bright shades are what will make your eyes look even more minuscule.
Another place to focus your eye enlargement method is your lashes. Eyelashes are a wonderful eye opener. Before you apply mascara, you will want to curl your lashes 3 times: once at the base, another half way up, and a 3rd time at the tip. This will help bring out a soft, rounded curl of your eyelashes. Then, as you apply your mascara, take care to spread out your lashes as you go. Do so by brushing the inner third of your lashes toward your nose. Pull the middle third straight out. Then, take the outermost third of your lashes and brush them toward your temples. By exaggerating your eyelashes in this manner, you really draw attention to your eyes and help them to project. The more they stand out, the bigger they will appear to be.
Most hot tips for makeup application will direct you to your eye shadow. Use caution when doing so, however. Though it is a commonly held notion, dramatic eye shadow can not make your eyes stand out. As a matter of fact, it will do just the opposite. Too much dramatic eye shadow will cause your eyes to shrink by shading them back into your face. If you do have small eyes, you will want to keep eye shadow really basic. Use only light-colored shadows first of all. Secondly, never apply more than two shades at one time. Remember, simpleness will aid your overall look. Brush a light, soft base color from your lashes to your brow. Next, use a slightly darker hue to create just a subtle definition in your eyelid’s crease. By keeping your shadow simple and subtle, you can enhance your eyes and avoid hiding them on your face.
A fourth way to draw attention to your eyes is to work on the area around them. For example, dark circles will make your eyes seem smaller than they are. If you have dark circles around your eyes, they can even make your eyes look hollow. To fix the problem, use a concealer that is just a little bit lighter in the dark circle areas. You may enhance your eyes by using these simple makeup techniques, ridding yourself of the unsightly circles.
Lastly, look at the shape of your eyebrows when trying to enhance your eyes. Your eyes will seem more diminished and closer together if you have brows that are too close together or thick. To help spread out your eyes and open them, tweeze your eyebrows further out than you might ordinarily. If possible, it is preferable to get your eyebrows about an eye length apart if you are able.
Large eyes may be a blessing, but small eyes are not a curse. By simply knowing where to center your efforts, you will make small eyes pop and look beautiful. Practice your makeup techniques, taking care of the skin around your eyes and you will find that opening and magnifying your eyes is easy and even a little bit fun.
With these secrets for makeup application, you will be able to enhance your natural beauty, applying these same makeup formulas that any professional makeup artist would use. Remember that the eyes are your most significant feature, so use forethought when selecting colors and cosmetics. These makeup tips don't cost a million bucks, but you will feel like a million once you begin applying makeup like a pro!