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Eye-Q Make-Up Lessonsposted on 04/07/2008 | Back to Blog Beauty Guru Make-Up Lessons Eyes Eyes are an area where you can really have fun and be quite creative. Unlike the lips, which can be altered only slightly in shape before they start to look awkward, the eyes have no real set limitations. Each shape you create, whether with shadows, pencils, or liner, can take you into completely different realms. From "smoky" to "defining," subtle to high-drama, depending on the face you chose, the eye area is integral for a successful look.
To create the "alluring" eyeshadow shape you'll need the following tools and products: concealer and face powder Don't worry- we sell them all in our Beauty Boutique.
If possible, you should remove contact lenses before working on the eye area and put them back in when you're done.
Use concealer sparingly, followed by loose powder applied with a powder sponge (not velour). (Optional: leave a little powder under the eye, to catch falling shadow.)
First, using the eyeshadow applicator, softly retrace penciled area (from lashes outward) with black eyeshadow. The idea is to smoke up the area. Remember to use as little as possible to get the best results.
Next, using the eyeshadow brush, arc into the crease of the eyelid, under and softly outward from the corner. (Concentrate the shadow on the outer half of the eye.)
Use beige powder eyeshadow to highlight browbone and eyelid. (You can even sweep a little bit slightly down the side of the nose and under the eye.)
Curl the lashes and apply black mascara. Finally, fill in the mouth (using a lip brush) with neutral lip color. Now get smoky! Come in and let us teach you this trick in person.
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