When I'm not cooking....I'm beautifying myself!
Before cosmetology school I didn't know much about make up. I wore it but I didn't know how to intensify my look. It was boring!
I took some make up classes. Got some books. And I practiced!
A great book to check out is Linda Mason's Eye Candy! Some of the looks are a little....interesting!? But most are fun, wearable, and easy!
Here's an easy and "eye catching" look by me:
What you'll need:
- 4 make up brushes (1edge liner brush, 1 flat liner brush, 1 medium eye shadow brush, and a medium powder brush)
- 4 shades of eye shadow (Choose 1 color, for example Purple! You want three shades of purple-a medium shade as your base color, a light purple as a highlight, and a dark purple as your contour shade. You will also need a brown shade for your eye brows.)
- Gel eye liner and mascara.
- Start with a freshly cleaned and moisturized face! An eye cream or a primer for your eyes will make the color last longer.
Step 1- Start with your medium eye shadow brush and gently dab your darkest eye shade (contour) into the outer corner of your eye creating a point.
Step 2- Using the same medium brush, gently dab in your base shade, from the outer corner and blend toward the inner corner of your eye.
Step 3-Wipe off excess color from your medium shadow brush with a cloth or tissue. Using the same brush, dab your lightest shade (highlight) above your eye crease. Focus on the area right under the arch of your eyebrow.
Step 4-Use your make up brush to help you control the shape of your design by angling your brush directly under your nose, up toward the outer corner of your eye.
Step 5- Once your shape has been established, use your flat liner brush and more of your contour shade to define the outer corner of the eye.
Step 6-Use your edge liner brush and your brown eye shadow shade to define your eyebrows. Always start in the inner corner and gently brush out toward the outer corner. Remember to choose a shade that is similar in hue to your hair color! Example: A blonde should use a light shade of brown. Not dark brown or black!
Step 7-Gently dab the tip of your flat liner brush into your gel eye liner. Be careful not to grab too much product! Less is more when it comes to gel liner!
Step 8-Gently tug on the outer corner of your eye with your finger. Remember not to tug too firmly! If so your liner will look sloppy and uneven! Start from the middle of your eye and smooth the gel liner towards the outer corner of the eye. Then start again from the inner corner and smooth the liner towards the middle. *This is a good trick I learned in one of those fancy make up classes and I'm giving it to you for free! Starting in the middle gives you more control and allows for a smother line.
Step 9-With your medium powder brush, gently brush fallen eye shadow away from under your eye, being careful not to smudge your masterpiece! A little extra pressed powder or powder foundation may be necessary in tricky situations!
Step 10-Using your mascara wand, careful push down on your lashes one time before moving upward. This ensures that the top of your lashes with get a boost in intensity as well, giving a more polished look!
Step 11- Carefully move the tip of your mascara wand from the outer corner of your lower lash line toward the center and then back again. The slower you move the mascara wand, the less likely you are to get clumps!
Now go show off those sexy eyes!!
