Makeup Tips and Beauty Tips

Waterproof Mascara

Mascara along with lipstick is perhaps among the most loved cosmetics as far as women are concerned. Mascara can make eyelashes look longer and thicker while at the same time making your eyes look fuller and attractive in next to no time. Till the arrival of waterproof mascaras there was the problem of mascara coming off whenever it made contact with water. With waterproof mascara all these problems are a thing of the past. Women can wear waterproof mascara to the beach and pool with the confidence that they will not flake or smudge easily. Waterproof mascaras are also great for the summer and rainy seasons.

How to Apply Waterproof Mascara

Whenever you apply waterproof mascara make sure that the mascara covers your eye lashes from the root to the tip. If you want to apply any other eye-make up you should ensure that you curl your lashes with an eyelash curler before you do so. Shorter mascara brushes are always preferable since they would give you more control which is essential, especially when you are applying mascara at the corner of your eyes.

Choosing Mascara Colors

There is wide variety of colors that you choose from when it comes to waterproof mascaras. A good choice would be the latest colored high impact mascaras which make a bold fashion statement. For a much more natural look you should always match the color of your mascara with that of your hair. For example, blondes would always look good in a browner shade while black would perfectly suit brunettes. The right colored mascara, if applied properly, can make you the cynosure of all eyes, whatever the occasion.

January 10, 2008 | Filed Under Makeup Tips | Leave a Comment 

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.

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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.

make your eyes stand out!

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).

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