Eye Makeup Guide

Beauty Reflects in your Eyes

I always get amazed (extremely suprised) seeing women who are able to completely change themselves into new person just by little of makeup. They are able to change every aspect of their face, from there eyes to the color of complexion. Its hard to identify how they naturally look like beneath the colourful liners & foundations. 

But little makeup works only if applied in a way it should be. 




Why Eye makeup is so important ?

For all ladies, the best way to attract when walk in the party, office, family functions is with your beautiful eyes. That makes it very important to do perfect eye makeup, if not you will get weird stares instead of good kind.


I believe Some eye make up tips will help here.





Tip # 1
Don't alway consider black liners as first choice. Many women regardless of their skin tone and hair color, believe that a black is perfectly acceptable. If not applied properly and strategically, it can make your eyes look smaller, & you may look bad. This may lead to no attention from others.



Tip # 2
Learn to love the colors already on your face and play them up with

complementary shadows. There are many neutral shades which will make you look good without having to try too hard. Here's how: Using a shadow brush, apply a dark bronze shadow to the outer corners of your eyes (just beneath the brow bones). Next, take a shimmery ivory or pearl and sweep it across your lids from the inner corners outward. This

has a brightening effect that balances out the bronze. Combined, the two shades add dimension that makes your eyes pop, without giving the sense of artificiality.




Tip # 3

Mascara can be a must or a bust if not applied properly. For the best results that look natural and not clumpy, start with the wand at the lash line and wriggle it at the base first and then sweep it upward. Also, try applying mascara to your bottom lashes so as to

open your eyes up even more, but do this with extreme caution. If your lashes aren’t black like most of the women, try a brown mascara.

If you want to apply multiple coats, do it while the first coats of mascara are still wet - applying a new coat to dry mascara will result in clumps.




Tip # 4
To Apply Eyeliner you can use liquid eyeliner, a liner pencil, or even wet eyeshadow on an angled brush to line your eyes. Whatever you pick, move across your upper lash line in tiny, controlled strokes as if you're drawing a dotted line. Go back and fill in the blanks with more small strokes. For more drama, line your lower lashes as well.



Tip # 5
Use an eyelash curler to grip your upper lashes. Hold the clamp for about five seconds. Accessing your lashes is easiest if you half-close your eyes. Remember, always curl before you apply mascara, never after.




Short tips:

1. Consider buying a small set of eye makeup brushes for easier application.
2. Practice makes perfect. Don't expect to get it perfect your first time around.
3. Practice a special occasion look beforehand, so that you're confident in the result when the time comes.
4. Take your time and do not rush, or you will sacrifice quality for time, as well as make more mistakes, forcing you to start over.
5. Use mascara and eye liner made for specific eye colors, they really do help make your eyes "pop".
6. Ask your family or friends for tips on application and which products to buy.
7. Wash all eye makeup off before bed.
8. A well-shaped brow instantly enhances any eye makeup.
9. Lining the tightline with a black pencil liner will make your eyelashes look naturally fuller. Lining your waterline with a nude pencil liner will make your eyes look naturally brighter.
10. If you want to forgo lash curling and mascara, you can put on fake eyelashes or get eyelash extensions.

Precautions while doing eye makeup

1. Try to avoid getting makeup in your eye.
2. Applying eyliner to your waterline is not recommended by Opthalmologist.
3. Always wash your hands prior to applying makeup.
4. If you do try makeup at a store or salon, insist the person applying it uses newly opened products or disposable applicators. Consider using disposable applicators at home, as well. 
5. Never drive and put on makeup. Not only does this make driving a danger, hitting a bump in the road and scratching your eyeball can cause serious eye injury.
6. Don’t sleep in your makeup. You are creating an environment that invites infection.
7. Keep makeup containers closed tight when not in use.
8. Keep makeup out of the sun and heat (especially hot cars). Bright hot conditions can degrade the preservatives used to fight bacteria.
9. If you do carry makeup in a purse, consider placing it in Ziplock storage bags that offer a clean environment that can be frequently replaced.
10. Never add liquid to a product (to extend its use or change its consistency), unless the label tells you to do so. This can introduce germs that can grow out of control.
11. Throw away any makeup if the color changes or it starts to smell. This might be due to degradation of preservatives, making it unable to fight bacteria.
12. Stop using any product that causes an allergic reaction or eye infection, such as "pink eye." Throw away any makeup you were using when you first found the problem.
13. If you are having eye surgery, follow your doctor’s instructions for not wearing eye makeup before and/or after your operation. Discard partially used makeup to avoid bacterial contamination.
14. Prior to use, clean pencil eyeliners and sharpeners by removing any residue and then wiping them down or placing them in a small paper cup filled with rubbing alcohol. Allow the pencil to dry before using on skin. When sharpening the pencil, make sure you have smooth edges so wood pieces do not scratch your skinor eye.
15. Avoid placing eye liner inside the lash line. It is best to apply along the outer edge of your lashes, away from the mucous membrane.
16. Never share eye makeup with anyone. Another person’s bacteria can be hazardous to you. 
17. Never share your kajal, eyeliner or mascara — even with your best friends. You can spread bacteria that cause eye infections. Also, be wary of samples at cosmetic counters.
18. Make sure you discard all eye makeup that has been opened for more than a year, even if it has not passed its ‘best before’ date. 
19. Clean your make-up brushes regularly. 
20. Remove all traces of eye make-up before you sleep. Use hypoallergenic, oil-free eye makeup removers.

If you wearing contact lenses, special precautions need to be taken while doing eye makeup.

1. Avoid using oil-based makeup products around the eyes as they can negatively impact contact lenses.
2. Keep mascara to a minimum with two light coats of color. This prevents flaking particles that could become trapped beneath the lenses.
3. Avoid wearing false eyelashes while wearing contact lenses. The glue can make contact with the lens.
4. Discontinue wearing eye makeup if your eyes become irritated. Consult with your doctor if you continue to have red or irritated eyes.

Dr. Daniel Ferguson of Eye Care Specialists offers the following safe storage, use and replacement tips for eye makeup