Applying Smoky Eye Makeup

Smoky eye makeup continues to be very fashionable this fall. The use of dark eye makeup creates a dramatic look that is ideal for evening. By following these simple beauty tips, you can easily create a fetching smoky eye.

Prep your lids.
To make sure that your eye makeup doesn't crease, melt or fade, apply an eye shadow base or primer over the entire area from eyelash line to brow bone.

Line your eyes.
Before you put on eye shadow, apply your eyeliner. Choose a black, gray, dark blue or deep purple eyeliner. Liquid liners work well, however, you can also use kohl pencil. Line just above your upper lash line, making the line slightly thicker in the center.

Next line your lower lashes. Use a lighter eyeliner than you used on top. Jewel-tone plums, greens and sapphires are great choices. Powder liners and pencils work beautifully on the lower lashes. You can even use wet eyeshadow instead of liner if you prefer. Smudge the eyeliner for a smoky effect.

Apply the shadow.
Apply a light base color, such as gray, pale blue or lavender to your eyelid, stopping at the crease.

Blend a darker color into the crease of the eye. Then, use an eye shadow brush to apply the same color along your lash line, softening the eyeliner. Use your brush to blend the dark color upwards toward the crease.

The amount of dark color you apply is up to you. The darker you go, the more smoky and dramatic your eyes will look. Use a cotton swab to touch up your eye makeup and blend the color to ensure both eyes look the same.

Finish with mascara.
Curl your eyelashes using an eyelash curler. Apply one coat of black, lengthening mascara. Wait two minutes, then curl your lashes again. Finish with a final coat of mascara.

Keep the rest of your makeup simple.
Don't take away from your dramatic smoky eye makeup by using distracting cheek and lip color. Apply a rose or peach blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend up and out. Keep your lips light but glossy.

Applying Sexy Eye Makeup

Sexy eye makeup is perfect for a first date, a night out at the club or anytime you want to look and feel flirty and sexy.

Aren't cosmetics amazing? They can take you from daytime/office "Blah", to nighttime "Wow" with just a few simple steps.

Shape your eyebrows.
Sexy eyes have fine eyebrows with a nice arch. To make shaping your eyebrows easier, purchase a stencil kit. These kits take the guess work out of plucking and shaping your brows. At Makeup.com, you can find the Paula Dorf Brow Stencil Kit, which features brow stencils in very fine, fine, natural and full to create the perfect brow shape.

Apply a base.
Use a primer or eye shadow base over your lids and wait 3-5 minutes for it to set. You can also add a dusting of translucent loose powder.

Choose your eye shadow colors.
For a flirty, sexy look, select eye shadow colors such a pinks, plums or greens. Apply a light color over the entire lid from lashline to crease. Add a dark color of the same hue into the crease. Finish by blending a medium shade from the crease to the browbone.

Line your top lashes.
Line your lashes with a black ink or liquid liner. The line can be thick as you like but it should extend past the outer corner of your eyes by 1/4 inch or so. Flare the liner up and out as it extends.

Set your eye makeup.
Add a dusting of translucent powder over your eye makeup to help it set and prevent creasing.

Curl your lashes.
Using an eyelash curler, curl lashes and then apply two coats of black mascara. Use a cotton swab dipped in eye makeup remover to clean up any mistakes.

At Makeup.com, you can purchase the cosmetics you need to create sexy eye makeup. Look for eyeshadow kits which contain three or four shades of coordinating shadows.

Eye Makeup Guide: Finding the Right Mascara Wand

Having longer, thicker lashes can highlight your eyes and make their color appear more intense. Before choosing a mascara, make sure to read beauty product reviews. Women share their experiences with products to help you find the best product. Also, pay attention to what type of brush you’re using. Each brush type achieves a different look. Read on to learn about finding the right mascara wand.

Curved mascara brushes. These mascara wands are designed to lift and curl your lashes. When using this type of wand, move the mascara from the lash base to the tips, using a wiggling motion to prevent clumping.

Comb mascara brushes. These wands separate lashes to achieve a thicker look. Make sure to use an eyelash curler before using a comb mascara brush in order to provide more length.

Flexible mascara brushes. These brushes are built to move more freely and separate lashes at the root better then other brushes.

Step-by-Step Eye Makeup Guide

Even if you’ve been applying eye makeup for years, it helps to have fresh new tips. Read on to learn how to achieve a more seamless look when applying eye makeup.

The first step in applying eye makeup is to use a primer. A simple foundation primer will work around the eye area and provides a more flawless look. Then, apply your concealer to the eye area and use a foundation brush to apply foundation to the entire face and eye area. This will create a nice base for applying eye makeup.

Once you’ve created a base, it’s time to choose eyeshadow. Choose a product that rates high in beauty product reviews, such as L’Oreal Paris HiP Concentrated Shadow Duo. The lighter color in the palette should be applied all over the eyelid. Then, use an eyeshadow crease brush to sweep the darkest color in your creases. Apply a liner to the top lid only and sweep on 1 to 2 coats of mascara to finish off the look.

Makeup For Tanned Skin

If your skin is tanned,you have a nice golden tone. To compliment this healthy look, use a bronzing gel or liquid to give your skin a glow. Use a deep bronzing powder or a deep red as the blush. Use a frosted lipstick and follow with a lip gloss. Use muted eyeshadow colors in khaki or brown. Line the eyes for definition and apply mascara.

Movie Star Look Of ´40s

To achieve the glamorous look of the movie stars of the ´40s, pencil in your eyebrows and extend the outer end. Use a liquid eyeliner in black (most dramatic) and also extend the line further than the outside of your eye. Be sure to have full red lips outlined with a red lipliner. You will definitely look like you stepped out of Hollywood.

Celebrity Makeup

Celebrity makeup is more dramatic and applied heavier than everyday makeup. To achieve this look, wear foundation,blusher,lipstick,lipgloss. For eyemakeup, wear more than one eyeshadow and apply eyeliner. Try this look for evening and see how you can look like a celeb too.