EyeShadow Techniques!

I have received a lot of questions on how to apply eyeshadows or what colors to use. I really wont get into colors since this really is a broad question to answer and so many color sequences to choose! Makeup is really trial by error and there are NO rules! 

 Depending on the shape of the eye or what shape your wanting is determined on the technique. 

SMALL EYES: They are proportionately smaller in comparison to the rest of the facial features

ALMOND SHAPE: These are the most common eye shape with their upswept lift at outter corner

WIDE-SET: If there is generous space between both eyes 

CLOSE-SET: If there is little space between both eyes

HOODED: If you can't see your eyelid

DEEP-SET: If you can see some of your eye lid in the outer corners of your eyes, but this section of eye lid narrows as it gets closer to the inside corners of your eye

PROMINENT EYES: These eyes which set far forward in the face tend to dominate the facial features. The eyelids are too pronounced

As you seen from the diagram above...the eye is sectioned into 9 sections...However it really should be 10 when you include the inner corner of the eye where your tear duct is.

REMEMBER TO GO DARKEST TO LIGHTEST WITH YOUR COLORS!

If you are wanting to open your eyes up and have them appear bigger then follow this technique::

-apply darkest eyeshadow into outer crease, outer lid and above crease area from the outside of eye to just before the middle of the lid. You can also pull more of the darkest shadow into the above crease area.

-then apply your second color to the middle area blending it into the darkest color.

-then apply the lightest color in the inner lid area blending it into the middle color

-apply highlight to inner corner & brow area (BLEND)

-take a clean buffer brush and go over entire lid to make sure its blended

If you are wanting your eyes to appear smaller then follow this technique::

-apply darkest color in the outer crease area from outer corner to right before inner lid area.

-apply second color to middle lid area up into upper crease area blending into darkest color

-apply the lightest color into inner lid area blending into middle color

-apply highlight to brow area (BLEND)

-take a clean buffer brush and go over entire lid to make sure its blended

HOWEVER...ANYONE CAN USE EITHER TECHNIQUE!

Does Makeup Expire (Repost)

I couldnt have said it better myself!!!

According to the FDA, cosmetics aren’t required by law to have expiration dates, so you can’t just look at the label to know when a product has retired. However, some companies are labeling dates on their products for us consumers who would rather not have more bacteria on our skin than necessary.

Be aware that expiration dates are simply a guide to go by and that a product’s safety may expire long before the expiration date if the product has not been properly stored. For instance, cosmetics exposed to high temperatures or sunlight, or opened and examined by consumers prior to purchase may substantially deteriorate before the expiration date.

Makeup preservatives should kill common bacteria (personally, I stay away from preservatives unless they are plant based), but as studies show, a little bacteria is in makeup before we buy it. Once you open your new product, airborne bacteria swarms in. You add to the bacteria by touching the product with unclean hands. Then, to top it off, you use an unclean applicator. Know that aging cosmetics lose their power to fight the bacteria no matter how gentle and clean you are when using it.

So the question is how long can we keep our little hopes in the bottle, and can we extend the shelf life of them to protect ourselves from infections, like pink eye and skin breakouts?

The answer is in this guideline. Let me help you clean out your makeup bag and medicine cabinet.

Color Makeup

Liquid foundation lasts three to six months. Cream foundation can last four to six months. Foundation in a pump dispenser will last a little longer, because it is less exposed to air than jar foundation. If it has a higher percentage of pigment, such as mineral makeup, then you have about a year. Here’s a tip: Use a disposable applicator and use the front of your hand as a palette.

Concealer has a shelf life of six to eight months.

Powders, including eye shadows and blush, last a year.

Mascara lasts for three months. Hint: Never pump your mascara; air just pushes back into the tube. Clean your wand with tissue every couple of days. It helps prevent clumping.

Lip gloss and lipstick have a shelf life of one year.

Eye and lip pencils will stay fresh over a year with continued use of sharpening; you’ll know when it has gone bad if it crumbles.

Miracle Must Have

You will see me saying this time after time....i am a firm believer in all brands. Even though i work for a great brand and carry many great brands in my kit....i just dont feel that one brand has ALL the best products. But this little jar of wonder is a definite must have for any girl...or guy ; )

The name couldnt be any more self explanatory! Even though it comes in three different shades...i highly recommend staying with the light with any complexion. Trick is...when you put a light color concealer under your eyes...WHETHER YOU HAVE BAGS OR NOT....it gives you an instant awakening and brightness to your face. So try it out...you wont be disappointed!!

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