How to Create Smoky Cat Eyes
Smoky cat eyes are the in thing in eye make up. Smoking out your eyes would draw attention to your eyes and make you stand apart in a crowd. Creating smoky cat eyes is also not that difficult a process though it requires some amount of practice and patience. Smokey eye makeup is essentially an eye specific makeup application that highlights the brow bone while darkening the eye lids.
Most of the times creating smoky cat eyes, is all about applying your eyeliner properly. As mentioned earlier it does take some time and practice to get a well-balanced hand for proper application of an eyeliner. If you are beginner then it is always recommended that you start out with an eyeliner pencil and then gradually move on to other eyeliners.
In order to create smoky cat eyes you will need a black eyeliner pencil, dark eye shadow, a black eyeliner brush, an eyebrow pencil and black mascara. Begin with drawling a soft line from the corner of the eyelid towards the end of your eyelash line. After this you will need to use the eye shadow brush in order to apply the dark eye shadow over the smudged eyeliner line that you have already drawn. You can then draw a thick line on your top lid with the help of the brush eyeliner. The line should be preferably thicker at the outer corner of the eye. Using your eyebrow pencil you should now try and make your eyebrow curve more pronounced. You can then apply thin coats of mascara while allowing for the coat to dry in between the applications.
By following these steps you can create that perfect smoky cat eyes look.
Simple Eye Makeup Tricks
Although fashion changes rapidly, some shading tips and tricks can be used to enhance the eyes. For eyes that are close set such as lighter-coloured eye-shadow can be used on the inner portion of the lid towards the nose and darker eye shadow on the outer edge of the lid. Reverse technique should be used to apply eyeshadow for widely space eyes.
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After eyeshadow, the next trick of eye makeup lies in applying eyeliner. Eye liner must be used with care if it is to have the desire result. Use of pencil is easier as compared to liquid eyeliner. Liquid eye liner can look harsh if it does not blend properly. Natural looking colors like brown, grey or charcoal are most appropriate for creating smoky eyes. Evening eye-makeup is heavier than that is worn during the day. You can add gold or silver colors for intensity and drama.
Every pair of feminine eyes in the world looks better with a coat of mascara. Mascara instantly ‘opens’ the eyes and adds to feminine allure. Mascara has the power to make lashes look thicker and also add to their length. Apply mascara in several thin coats, separating the lashes as you go along and avoiding unsightly clumps. First coat the top of the upper lashes using neat strokes and then their underside.
Removing makeup is even more important than applying make-up. Never allow yourself to go to sleep without removing the makeup. The eyes and surrounding area are extremely sensitive and any single neglect will show up immediately. Carefully remove all makeup thoroughly with eye makeup remover or pure oil (coconut or almond oil is good).
Using Right Makeup Tools Is Essential
Right Makeup Tools can make the difference between looking unpolished and looking flat-out fabulous. I could launch into a lengthy “what’s a brilliant painter sans brilliant brush?” metaphor, but you get the picture. Here is everything you need to know about the makeup tools of the trade.
Make-up Tools
1. Powder Brush: A fluffy, oversized brush used to dust on loose powder or bronzer.
2. Blush Brush: A round, medium-sized brush used to apply and blend blush or bronzer.
3. Foundation Brush: A large, flat oval brush used to apply liquid or cream foundation. Usually made of synthetic fibers.
4. Wedge Sponge: Used for applying and blending foundation. Can be used dry for a matte finish, or wet for a dewier look.
5. Smudge Brush: For a soft or smoky look, trace it back and forth along eyeliner, blurring it out a bit.
6. Eyeshadow Brush: A fine, flat brush used to highlish the brownbone, accenturate the crease, or sweep color all over the lid.
7. Eyebrow Brush: A firm, angles brush used to sweep color onto the eyebrows. Don’t go crazy with this, or you risk looking like Joan Crawford.
8. Eye Liner Brush: A stiff-bristled brush used to trace an exact line along the lashes.
9. Eyelash Separator: Use to comb through mascara’ed lashes to get rid of clumps. Rinsed clean, it is great for blending in eyebrow pencil.
10. Lip Brush: A tiny brush used to apply lipstick or gloss - gives great defination. Also fantactic for applying concealer.