Egyptian Eye Makeup

Egyptian eye make up is known worldwide not just for its amazing look but it has some traditional importance and most of the Egyptian women apply kohl and eye shadows as a part of their tradition. Kohl and other eye make up cosmetics in Egypt are believed to be disinfectant, sunscreen, symbol of protection from evil spirits etc. Whatever it may be, but Egyptian eye makeup has its own style and makes your eyes look stunning when done with proper technique.

Here are some tips for doing Egyptian eye make up:

First thing is application of foundation on the lids and under the eye area. Wash off your face with water before applying foundation and blend it well so that it does not form bulges or layers around the eyes. Your eyebrows should be shaped and trimmed properly. Now use a good dark black colored eyebrow pencil and define them properly by giving then a good arch shape but all this should not look unnatural.

Moving back to the eye lids, put on some primer to the lid of the eyes and apply a light color eye shadow depending upon your taste and the color of the outfit that you are wearing. But yes, while applying any color you must keep your skin tone in mind too. Apply the eye shadow evenly starting from lash line to the bone of the brow. You can go for colors of eye shadow like green, dark blue, golden and gray as these are hot shots with Egyptian eye makeup and use a flat-headed brush for applying the eye shadow.

Eyeliner in Egyptian eye make up has to be black and very bold. So apply a good quality dark black color eye liner and cover your eyes just like a bold circle if formed and extend it a bit outwards. Curl up the lashes and apply waterproof black mascara, at least four layers.

Colors that fit well for eye shadow in Egyptian eye makeup:

Use of colors like vanilla, golden, deep blue, loads of black, purple, bluish grey and a combination of both dark and light shades keeping the color of a person's skin in mind.

So go ahead and be a real beauty by dressing your eyes in Egyptian style and see the magic it does. This type of make up look looks great on all types of occasion and on all skin tones.