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Eye
shadows are
used to enhance
the mystical
effect of eyes.
If used properly,
they can give
a very attractive
effect and depth
to the eyes.
Some of the
basics to remember
while using
eye-shadows
are - they should
enhance your
eyes and not
dominate them.
The colour of
your eyes should
always be more
prominent that
the colour of
the shadow.
Since eyes is
the most important
focal point
of the face,
the eye makeup
techniques and
choice of colors
for eye shadow
should suit
the shape and
color of your
eyes.To choose
the right colour,
observe the
colour of your
iris. Select
a colour, which
will complement
your complexion.
When applying
eye shadow,
sweep the lightest
shade across
the entire area
from lash line
to brow. This
serves as a
base to the
other eye shadow
colors much
like a foundation
for the rest
of the face.
A medium color
can be applied
on the lower
part of the
lid. The darkest
shade can be
skillfully used
to create depth.
Application of Applying Eye Shadow
The application
of eye shadow
does make a
difference to
the appearance
of a person.
It
can enhance
the eyes and
also correct
some flaws,
if used cleverly.
If your eyes
are too close
together: apply
the shadow from
the middle of
the eyelid towards
the outside;
If
they are too
far apart: apply
the shadow all
over the eyelid,
but very lightly;darken
the shade a
little towards
the bridge of
the nose;
If
the eyes are
too deep set:
make-up the
whole eyelid
as far as the
underside of
the eyebrow
and then shade
it off with
the finger;
Select
a light base
shadow. Using
a shadow brush,
sweep it across
your entire
lid, from brow
to lash line.
For
day makeup,
base color and
mascara are
the only things
you need to
wear for eyes.
If
you have dark-circles
under your eyes:
avoid eye shadow,
but spread a
light foundation
or a special
preparation
for dark-ringed
eyes under the
lower eyelid;
Use
a cosmetic puff
and a little
pressed powder
to tone down
heavy shadow.
Shake any excess
powder off the
puff, then press
it gently on
your lid.
If
your eyes are
surrounded with
fine wrinkles:
shade off the
shadow towards
the outside
of the eyelid;
it is advisable
not to use eyeliner.
Tips
for applying
eye shadow
- To
give a smoky
look to
your eyes,
prefer using
dark colors,
like blue,
grey or
black. Brush
them at
the outer
corners
and blend
them well.
Don't move
further
more than
quarter
inch away
from your
eye.
- Check
the eye
shadow on
the back
of your
hand before
applying
them to
eyelids.
- The
color gets
lighter
as it stacks
above the
eyes
- The
different
forms of
eye shadow
available
are:
- Loose
powder
- Liquids
- Sticks
- Pressed
powders
- Creams
- Out
of these,
pressed
powders
are easiest
to apply
and creams
are most
difficult
to apply.
- Apply
a lighter
eye shadow
color above
your primary
color and
below your
eyebrow.
EYE
SHADOW FOR THE
EVENING MAKE
UP
1.
Use two shades
of the same
color for that
exotic look.
The inner corner
of the eye area
is lighter in
shade and the
shadow deepens
in color towards
the outer eye.
2.
Apply the light
shade starting
from the inner
corner of the
eye covering
the lid and
below the brow
bone
3. Now apply the dark shade on the lighter
shade, from
the centre and
brush till the
end of the eyebrow.
4.
Finally blend
the two colors
properly in
the middle where
the shades meet.
How
to Apply Eye
Shadow Properly
Some
tips for applying
eye shadow properly
are as follows:
- Highlight
the eyelid,
round the
shading:
Best suited
for hooded
eyes and
older deep
set eyes.
- Choose
simple,
natural
shades.
If you opt
for bright
or trendy
colors,
be careful,
they can
look unnatural
unless balanced
with other
suitable
tones, and
may go out
of style
as fast
as they
came in.
- Only
use cream
eye shadows
that do
not cause
creasing
upon application
and should
be coordinated
with powder
shadows
that are
to be used
on top of
them. They
should be
applied
using fingertips.
- Highlight
the eyelid,
wing the
shading:
Best suited
for younger
deep set
eyes.
- Shade
the eyelid
and round
the shading:
Best suited
for prominent
lids and
younger
deep set
eyes.
- Apply
a little
shadow beneath
the eyes,
along the
lower lash
line. Smudge
it lightly
to give
your eyes
a subtle,
glamorous
look.
- Don't
match your
shadow with
your eyes
or your
clothes
so that
attention
remains
with your
eyes and
not your
makeup!
- Shade
the eyelid
and wing
the shading:
Best suited
for younger
deep set
eyes.
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