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Applying an Eye Makeup Design

Options for building an eye design are almost too numerous to list. The basic concept is to shade the eye to accent its shape, or to change its shape by using a progression of light to dark colors across the eye, blending one over the other so that you can’t see where one stops and another starts. Here I will explain, step by step, how you can use one eyeshadow or several different eyeshadows to create a well-blended, classic eye-makeup design. Even for the most formal eye-makeup design, four different colors should be plenty. Whether you use one, two, three, or four different eyeshadows, they become a full design when worn with eyeliner, temple contour, and mascara.

One-color eye-makeup design: This design blends one soft, subtle color all over the eye area, from the lashes to just under the eyebrow, with no patches of skin showing through. You should not wear only a splash of color over the eyelid and ignore the rest of the eye area.

Application: When applying a single color, first place it from the lashes to the crease using a brush such as Paula’s Select Large Round Eyeshadow Brush or Paula’s Select Shadow Softening Brush. Make sure that you do not extend the color into the inside corner of the eye (off the lid area) or out beyond the lid onto the temple. Also be certain there are no patches of skin showing through on the lid next to the eyelashes. The entire lid at this point is one solid color.

Next, place the color from the crease up to the brow, following the entire length of the eyebrow from the nose out to the temple area. Avoid leaving a hard edge at the back (outside) corner of the eye where the eyeshadow stops. If desired, use a brush such as Paula’s Select Soft Blending Brush. This will create subtlety and a soft highlight under the eyebrow. Because the eyeshadow for the one-color eye-makeup design is so soft and subtle, blending and application is quite easy. The best colors for this design include light tan, neutral taupe, beige, pale mauve brown, pale gray, light golden brown, camel, and light auburn. Whatever the color, it should definitely not be obvious.

Two-color eye-makeup design: This is one of the most common, practical eye designs for many women. You can approach this design by applying the lighter color to the eyelid and the deeper color from the crease up to the brow, or you can apply the deeper color to the lid and the lighter color from the crease to the brow. Generally speaking, the under-eyebrow color should be a shade or two darker than the lid color. You do not want it to be a distinctly different color, just a different shade. The lid can be taupe, beige, tan, camel, gray, light auburn, golden brown, or any light neutral shade, and the under-eyebrow color would be a deeper shade of the same color. Women with darker skin tones can wear muted rose, mauve, or peach as long as it doesn’t make their eyes look irritated or isn’t too obvious. Bright, noticeably shiny, or whitish shadows can look dated and make the brow bone look more prominent and heavy.

Which color and what shades go where? The general rule is that the larger or more prominent the eyelid area is compared with the under-brow area, the darker or deeper the eyelid color can be; the smaller the eyelid area is compared with the under-brow area, the brighter or lighter the eyelid color can be. The notion is that if the eyelid area is already prominent or large, it isn’t necessary to make it appear any bigger by applying a light color to it. If the eyelid area is small, it is appropriate to make it more prominent by wearing a lighter color.

Application: Whichever way you choose to apply this design, the lid and under-brow shades should meet but not overlap at the crease. You can use brushes like Paula’s Select Large Round Eyeshadow Brush or Small Round Eyeshadow Brush to apply the light shade to the lid and Paula’s Select Crease Defining Brush or Angled Shadow Brush to apply the darker shade from the crease up to the brow. Then, using a small wedge brush such as Paula’s Select Wedge/Brow Brush, you can use the light color again as a highlight just along the lower edge of the eyebrow. This can bring dramatic, but subtle, attention to the shape of the brow and the eye without the need for another eyeshadow color. You can also apply the lighter color from the lid to the under-brow area and use the darker color in and slightly above the crease. Then take a brush such as Paula’s Select Precision Shadow Brush and use the darker color to softly shade the back corner of the eye, making sure this shading is an extension of the crease color. For more dramatic variations on this theme, see the descriptions below.

Three-color eye-makeup design: Start by applying either of the basic one- or two-color eye-makeup designs mentioned above. Once you have done that, the third shade, an even deeper color than the two previous colors, is added to the back (outside) corner of the lid or in the crease, or over both the crease and the back corner of the lid.

In this design, the lid and under-brow colors are softer and less intense than the color at the back corner of the lid or in the crease. Regardless of where you place this third, darker color, it can be a beautiful deep shade of brown, charcoal, cedar, mahogany, sable, red-brown, slate, chocolate brown, camel, deep taupe, or even black.

Application: If you apply the third eyeshadow in the crease, the trick is to not get the crease color on the lid, but rather to blend it slightly up into the under-eyebrow area and out onto the temple. Paula’s Select Crease Defining Brush or Angled Shadow Brush make this step easy. When sweeping the crease color across the eye, be sure to not follow the down-curving movement of the shape of the eye. The best look is achieved if you blend the crease color out and up into the full back (outer) corner of the eye, and up onto the back of the brow bone.

When you apply the crease color, be sure to watch the angle of your brush as you blend the color from the crease out and up toward the under-brow area. If you place your color with the brush straight up at a 90-degree angle, you will look like you drew on wings. The softer the angle and the fuller the sweep, the softer the appearance, so be certain you blend out and slightly up from the lid area toward the under-brow area. If you have a small eye crease area, Paula’s Select Precision Shadow Brush will make a controlled application and expert placement foolproof.

If you apply the third color at the back corner of the eye, the color hugs a small section of the lid, blending out and up into the crease and temple area. I explain this step in more detail for the four-color eye-makeup design.

Four-color eye-makeup design: In this design, you again start with the one- or two-color eye-makeup design, then add a darker color to the crease and an even darker color such as black or deepest gray to the back corner of the eye. Shading the back corner of the eyelid involves the arts of placement and blending. Because this area almost always requires a dark color, blending is essential to make it look soft, with no hard edges.

Why bother with a crease color and more shading at the back corner of the eye? The best part of this full eye-makeup design is that it shades, defines, and creates movement by adding a shadow in a curved flowing motion that follows the natural shape of the eye. The difficult part of this design is blending the crease color across the entire length of the eye without making it look obvious, choppy, or smeared. The goal is to tuck the color just in the crease at the fold nearest the nose and have it hug the crease until you get to the back corner of the eye, where you start the movement of the eyeshadow up and out onto the brow bone. Again, this sweep of color should not look like a stripe across the eye.

Application: Be sure to knock the excess eyeshadow off your brush, and apply the color with very small strokes over the back corner of the lid only. The problem here is keeping the color on the back of the lid only. If you don’t know how to handle the brush, the back wedge can take up more than half of the eyelid (looking more like a mistake rather than carefully blended shading) or look like a stripe across the temple.

As mentioned above, when you apply the crease color, be sure to watch the angle of your brush as you blend the color from the crease out and up toward the under-brow area. If you place your color with the brush straight up at a 90-degree angle, you will look like you drew on wings. The softer the angle and the fuller the sweep, the softer the appearance, so be certain you blend out and slightly up from the lid area toward the under-brow area.

Remember, the center or fold of the crease area is always the darkest, so start your brush there and blend out in each direction. A brush such as Paula’s Select Soft Blending Brush makes it easier to soften and blend darker colors. Concentrate your efforts on the crease area you want to shade. You can start all the way at the front part of the eye area under the front third of the brow, then follow the crease through the center, blending slightly up toward the brow. As you approach the back corner of the eye, begin your movement up and out toward the temple, aiming toward the eyebrow.

Eyeshadow Tips

1. Matte powder eyeshadows in an array of neutral tones from light to dark are your best bets for a classic, sophisticated eye design that accents the shape and color of your eyes.
2. Unless you’re using just one eyeshadow color, use at least two eyeshadow brushes for application.
3. Prime the eyelid and under-brow area with a matte-finish concealer, foundation, and/or powder before you apply eyeshadow. This helps to ensure a smooth, even application and (if you have fair to medium skin) will also neutralize the red and blue coloration of the eyelid.
4. Tap off any excess eyeshadow from your brush before applying-this will prevent overapplication as well as flaking eyeshadow.
5. If you really want to make the color of your eyes pop, choose a contrasting color in a soft tone and apply this to the lids. Blue eyes come alive with pale peach or cantaloupe hues, green eyes seem richer with light bronze or caramel tones, hazel eyes become more alluring with chestnut and golden brown shades, and brown eyes are nicely accented by almost all neutral tones.

Eye-Design Mistakes to Avoid

1. Do not overcolor the eyes; too many bright colors can be distracting, not attractive.
2. Do not create hard edges; you should not be able to see where one color stops and another starts. Practice your application and blend well!
3. Do not wear bright pink or iridescent pink eyeshadows; they make eyes look irritated and tired. Muted or pale pink is an option, but be very, very careful. If it makes the eye look irritated or “red,” it isn’t the color for you.
4. Do not wear shiny eyeshadows of any kind if you are concerned about making the skin look more wrinkled because they exaggerate the appearance of lines. If you have smooth, unlined eyelids and prefer a touch of shine, apply it sparingly and look for a low-wattage glow instead of distracting glitter.
5. Do not apply lipstick or blush over the eye area; it might sound like a time-saver, but if you have a lighter skin tone, it can make you look like you’ve been up all night crying. However, most bronzing powders can work as eyeshadows.
6. Do not match your eyeshadow to your clothing or your eye color. If you have blue eyes, blue eyeshadow would make the blue of your eyes look duller. And complementing your clothing is at best dated; besides, what do you do if you’re wearing red or black?
7. Unless your goal is short-lived, messy eye makeup, avoid eye glosses and other greasy colors at all costs. These may look intriguing in photographs, but are more annoying than alluring in real life because they smear and smudge all over the place in a very short period of time

Applying Eyeliner

Assuming you have a steady hand (if not, try this sitting down so you can steady your arm by placing your elbow on a table), position your brush, pencil, or applicator so it is as close to the lash-line along the eyelid as possible. Then draw a line from the inner to outer corner using one fluid stroke, following the curvature of the eyelid. Do not extend the line past the outer corner of the eye or hug the tear-drop area of the eye. To start, keep the line as thin as possible, and if a thicker line is desired, repeat the process either across the entire lash-line or simply on the outer third of the lid along the lashes. Making the line along the eyelid a solid, even one, starting thin at the front third of the lid and becoming slightly thicker at the back third of the lid can be an attractive classic look.

You can line all the way across the eyelid if you like, from the inside corner to the outer edge, or you can stop the line where the lashes stop and start. Along the lower lashes, line only the outer two-thirds of the eye. Be sure the lower liner is a less-intense color than the upper liner. Also make sure that the two lines meet at the back corner of the eye. As a general rule, avoid lining all the way across the lower eyelashes. Leaving some space on the inside corner of the eye where the lashes end near the tear ducts gives a softer less severe look. Plus, wrapping a complete circle of eyeliner around the eye tends to create an eyeglasses look and can make the eyeliner a stronger statement than the eye itself.

How thickly can you line the eye? As a general rule, for a classic look, the thickness and intensity of the eyeliner is determined by the size of the lid-the larger the eyelid area, the thicker and softer the eyeliner should be. The smaller the eyelid area, the thinner and more intense the liner should be. If your lid doesn’t show at all, forget lining altogether.

What about applying eyeliner in the rim of the eye? There are many reasons why this is not a good idea. The first is that this kind of application smears in a very short period of time and creates goopy dark specks in the eye. Applying any makeup that is destined to smear in less than an hour or two is not a good idea. Pencil applied along the rim of the eye usually causes the area to become irritated; after all you are putting a foreign substance next to the mucous membrane of your eye. I am equally concerned about the health of the eye area when this technique is used. While there are no studies indicating there are any risks associated with pencil being applied to the rim of the eye, it seems problematic to put cosmetic ingredients (that include coloring agents and preservatives) that close to the eye.

Which eyeliner color should you use? For a classic eyeliner application, choose shades of dark brown, gray, or black eyeshadow for the upper lid and a softer shade of those-tan, taupe, chestnut, soft brown, soft gray, or soft black-along the lower lashes. Eyeliner is meant to give depth to the lashes and make them appear thicker. If the liner is a bright color or a true pastel, attention will be focused past the lashes to the colored line, as opposed to the more subtle flow of color from dark lashes to dark liner. Test it on yourself. Line one eye with a vibrant color, the other eye with brown or black, and see which one looks like it has thicker lashes. Then, if all my attempts to convince you have failed, and you still prefer to use bright or pastel liners, go for it.

Checking for Mistakes

After using powder eyeshadow as eyeliner, check for drippies under the eye and on the cheek. Drippies are those little powder flakes that fly off the brush and land on the cheek. Knocking off the excess from the brush every time helps prevent drippies, but there will always be flakes that end up where they don’t belong. The best way to go after drippies is to use your sponge and simply wipe them away. If you do this, your next step is to touch up your foundation if that has gotten smeared. Always double-check the intensity of your eyeliner application and blend away any thickness or color that is more dramatic than you intended. If you do choose to wear pencil eyeliner, check for smears under the eye as the day goes by. This is annoying, but letting it go without blending away the smears can make any well-applied eye-makeup design look like a mess.

Eyeliner Mistakes to Avoid

1. Do not use greasy or slick pencils to line the lower lashes; they smear and smudge.
2. Do not use brightly colored pencils or eyeshadows to line the eye; they are distracting and automatically look like too much makeup. All you’ll see is the color and not your eye.
3. Do not extend the eyeliner beyond the corner of the eye (no wings).
4. Do not make the eyeliner the most obvious part of the eye-makeup design.
5. Do not line the inside rim of the lids, between the lash and the eye itself; it is messy and can be unhealthy for the cornea.
6. If you do use pencil to line the eye, apply a small amount of eyeshadow over your pencil eyeliner to help set it and keep it from smearing.
7. Do not apply thick eyeliner to small or close-set eyes.
8. Do not use eyeshadow as eyeliner unless you use the proper brush.
9. Do not line the eye with a circle of dark or bright color. Both are too obvious and create an eyeglass-style circle around the eye.
10. Do not overblend, spilling your eyeliner onto the skin under the lower lashes; that makes dark circles look worse.

Makeup Application – Step by Step

Before you Start

1. Always apply makeup to clean skin (follow the routine appropriate for your skin type).
2. Make sure you have all the appropriate makeup tools and products you need.
3. Apply makeup in a well-lighted area.
4. Use a magnifying mirror to check your blending and overall smoothness.

Step 1: Foundation

Select a foundation for your skin type that matches your underlying skin tone exactly. Using the flat, smooth surface of a round, nonporous synthetic sponge, pour some foundation onto the sponge, then transfer the foundation in dots and dabs all over the face and the eyelids. You can also use your fingers to transfer the foundation in dots from the bottle to the face. Use your sponge to blend the foundation down and out over the face. Use the edge of the sponge without foundation (or turn the sponge over to the clean side) to dab or buff away any excess product. Do not apply foundation on the neck or under the chin. Your sponge is an exceptional blending tool that can be utilized throughout the makeup application process.

Note: If you are relying on a foundation with sunscreen for sun protection, you must apply a complete, even layer over the entire face. A thin or too sheer application will not provide adequate protection from the sun.

Step 2: Concealer

Use a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your foundation. Apply it in a small arc around the inside corner of the eye. Using your fingers or a concealer brush, blend the concealer out evenly by dabbing and buffing. Avoid pulling or tugging the skin under the eye. Be careful not to spread the concealer onto areas where you don’t want it. You can also apply concealer to the eyelid if that area is dark or, if your concealer has a matte finish, as a way to help eyeshadow cling better. For concealing facial discolorations such as freckles, blemishes, or red spots, use a concealer that matches or is just slightly lighter than your natural skin tone.

Note: Overly emollient or greasy moisturizers can make concealer slip into the lines around the eyes.

Step 3: Powder

After you apply the foundation and concealer, dust a light layer of powder over the entire face and eyelids. Apply the powder with a large, full, round brush. Avoid using a sponge or powder puff, which can put too much powder onto the face. Pick up some of the powder on the full end of the brush, knock off the excess, and brush it on using the same motion and direction as you did for the foundation (down and out).

Powder is great for touch-ups as the day goes by to dust down excessive shine.

Powder with sunscreen must be applied liberally so a thorough application is necessary for adequate protection. It is best to use a powder with sunscreen in combination with a foundation and/or moisturizer that also offers sun protection.

Step 4: Eyeshadow

All of the options for building an eye design are too numerous to list here. The following is a basic application that can be adapted to create a variety of looks:

Typically, the lightest color is applied to the entire eyelid and to the edge of the eyebrow. (The general rule is that the larger or more prominent the eyelid area is compared with the under-brow area, the darker or deeper the eyelid color can be; the smaller the eyelid area is compared with the under-brow area, the brighter or lighter the eyelid color can be.) Select a deeper color from the same or a complementary color family to shade the crease. Practice your application and blend well; the goal is not to have obvious edges of color. Remember, lighter colors bring things forward and highlight, dark colors recede and add depth and shading.

Step 5: Eyeliner

Position the brush, pencil, or applicator as close to the lashline along the eyelid as possible. Then draw a line from the inner to outer corner using one fluid stroke, following the curvature of the eyelid. As a general rule, do not extend the line past the outer corner of the eye or hug the tear duct area of the eye. At first, keep the line as thin as possible, and if a thicker line is desired, repeat the process either across the entire lash line or simply on the outer third of the lid along the lashes.

Generally, the line along the lower lashes should be thinner and a less-intense color than the upper liner. Make sure that the two lines meet at the back corner of the eye. As a general rule, the larger the eyelid area, the thicker and softer the eyeliner should be. The smaller the eyelid area, the thinner and more intense the liner should be.

For health reasons, avoid lining the rim of the eye.

Step 6: Eyebrow Shaping

Use a color that closely matches the color of your brows rather than your hair color or a color you think would look better than what already exists. Apply powder brow color using a wedge brush, working in the direction the hair grows. Use a light touch, with short, quick motions, and avoid the temptation to exaggerate the shape of the brow by arching it severely or extending the brow into the temple area.

Step 7: Mascara

If you use a lash curler, it is best to use it before you apply mascara. Squeeze gently with even pressure. Hold for a few seconds as you “walk” the curler along the length of the eyelashes, and release slowly. Apply mascara to the upper lashes using long, sweeping strokes. Be sure to begin as close to the lash root as possible and brush up and out. Use an old, cleaned-up mascara wand to remove any clumping that occurs.

Apply mascara to the lower lashes by holding the wand perpendicular to the eye and parallel to the lashes (using the tip of the wand). If necessary, use a tissue to wipe excess mascara off the brush before applying to the lower lashes.

Step 8: Blush

Using a blush brush, apply blush along the full line of the cheekbone brushing down and back toward the ear. Always knock the excess powder out of the brush to avoid applying too much blush. Use your sponge to soften any hard edges. Do not apply blush to the temple area, chin, nose, or forehead–this tends to make skin look uneven and ruddy.

Step 9: Lipstick and Lip Liner

A lip brush or lip pencil is an optional accessory. You can use a lip pencil to draw a definitive edge around the mouth to follow when applying lipstick, and a lip brush to control your application. A standard tube of lipstick makes too wide a mark for some lips and too narrow a mark for others. If your lips are small, it is best to use a lip brush; if your lips are large, the only reason to use a lip brush is to improve your accuracy, especially with deeper shades such as red.

Line the actual shape of your mouth. Do not use corrective techniques that make the mouth look larger or longer, especially for daytime makeup–it almost always looks like a mistake.

If you want your lipstick to last, apply more of it and don’t blot; blotting takes off several layers before you’ve even left the house.

Important Reminder:

Good brushes are essential for applying makeup:

1. Use soft, pliable brushes. Avoid hard or stiff brushes.
2. Use a brush that is the correct size for the area of the face you are working on. Avoid brushes that are too large or too small.
3. Remember to knock the excess powder off the brush before you apply the color to your face.
4. Brush on the color gently with short even strokes; avoid wiping or rubbing the brush across the face.
5. Gently wash your brushes every month or so.

Applying Make Up

Make up can help a woman feel polished and put together. It can make the difference between feeling “naked” and feeling like you are ready to face the world. Applying make up is as easy as brushing your teeth. If you are interested in learning more about applying make up in a simple, easy manner…this article is for you.

1. Applying Face Make Up

• Foundation: Foundation is the initial stage in make up application. A good foundation can hide imperfections, cover up blemishes, provide a base for the rest of your make up, and even out the skin’s tone and texture. Apply a small dot of foundation to the nose cheeks, chin, and forehead. Blend each area gently into the other, carefully blending around the jaw line and hair line for a seamless look.
• Rouge: (skip this step if you have oily skin as cream rouge will not stay in place) Cream rouge will help to define the shape and contours of your face. It also keeps your blusher in place for a longer period. Apply rouge lightly to the hollow of the cheek, blending upward and outward toward the ear. If the color of the rouge is too intense, gently wipe off the excess amount.
• Blush: Powder blush gives your face a warmer, deeper look and a radiant glow. Blush is usually packaged with two shades together. You can use the lighter shade on the upper portion of your cheek bone and the darker shade on the lower portion. Just be sure that the two shades are compatible and blended together well. Apply blush by dipping your blush brush in the product and shaking off the excess. Use light strokes to apply the product to the cheekbone working from the apple of the cheek, upward and outward toward the ear. Leave a distance of at least two finger widths between the outer edge of the nostril and the beginning of the blush on the cheek.
• Translucent Powder: Translucent powder adds the finishing touch to your face make up. It helps to blend your rouge and blush with your natural skin tone, evens out the skin tone, and it provides an overall matte finish for your face. You can apply face powder with a blush brush or a powder puff, just be sure to shake off the excess. Lightly apply the product to the face and neck using downward strokes (the same direction as hair growth). Be sure to blend face powder evenly around the neck, hair line, and on the eyes.

2. Applying Eye Make Up

• Eyebrow Pencil: Eyebrow pencil helps to define the eyebrows and add fullness to sparse areas. Apply eyebrow pencil with light, feathering strokes, following the natural curves and contours of your brow. Do not draw an eyebrow line or color in your eyebrows with the pencil. You should use just a few fine strokes and be sure the blend them in well with an eyebrow brush.
• Eye Shadow: There areas many different ways to apply eye shadow as there are women who love to wear it. You can use one two or three colors in varying shades and tones. Just be sure that the colors you use complement each other and your eyes. A general rule of thumb is to use lighter shades on the upper portion of the lid: closest to the brow line. Save the darker shades for the bottom portion of the lid, below the crease of the eyelid.
• Eye Liner: Like eye shadow, eye liner comes in many shades and styles. However, unless you are working towards a very specific look, it is best to keep your eye liner neutral: stick with brown or black. Apply eye liner on the lower lid, the upper lid or both. Start at the inner corner of the lid (but don’t put liner to close to the actual corner of the eye) and work outward. Blend eye liner with a Q-tip to prevent the appearance of a harsh line.
• Mascara: Mascara adds the final touch to your eyes. It can add color, thickness, and length to your eyelashes. Use your mascara brush to apply the product to both your top and bottom lashes, beginning at the roots and working your way to the tips of the lashes.

3. Applying Lip Color

• Lip Liner: Apply lip liner by following the natural contours of the lip. Be careful not to “draw” a line that does not match the line of your lips. Blend lip liner with a Q-tip.
• Lip Color: use a lip brush to apply lip color for best results. Begin at the outer corners of the mouth and work inward, ending at the center. Follow this pattern for both the upper and lower lips. Make sure you open your mouth and apply lip color to the corners of your lips to achieve the most natural look.

How To Apply Eye Make Up

Your eyes are the most expressive feature on your face. And eye make up can help to define your eyes and enhance their natural beauty. Here are some general guidelines for applying eye make up.

Eyebrow Pencil: An eyebrow pencil can add shape, fullness, and definition to your eyebrows. To apply this product, begin by finding the natural arch of your eyebrows. Hold your eyebrow pencil in a straight line so that it intersects the inner corner of the eye and the eyebrow. This is where your eyebrow should begin. Use light strokes of the pencil to define the eyebrow. If your eyebrow does not reach this point, use short, feathering strokes to fill in the brow. Next, hold your eyebrow pencil diagonally so that it touches the outer corner of the eye, the outer edge of the nostril, and the eyebrow. This is where your eyebrow should end. If your eyebrow encroaches beyond this point, remove the hairs with a tweezer. Finally, hold your eyebrow pencil parallel to your eye, across the bridge of the nose, so that it touches both the inner and outer corner of the eyebrow. These two points should occur along the same line. If one side falls lower than the other, use your tweezers to even them out. Once you have defined the parameters of your eyebrow, you can begin to outline the brow and fill in any sparse areas with your eyebrow pencil. Finish the look by brushing your eyebrows with an eyebrow brush to smooth them and blend the pencil strokes.

Eye Shadow: Your eyes are the most expressive of your facial features. You can change the look of your make up dramatically by changing the color and intensity of your eye shadow. Eye shadow application will vary depending upon the time of day and the look you are trying to achieve. But here are some general guidelines for applying eye shadow for a natural, daytime look.

You may choose to use several eye shadow shades to highlight your eyes. Most women use three shades: a light, highlighting shade, a medium tone, and a darker shade. Begin with the lightest shade and apply it under the outer edge of each eyebrow. Blend the color inward towards the inner corner of your eye. It is OK to cover the whole lid with this shade, as you can apply the other shades directly over top. But starting from the outer edge and working inward ensures that the most intense highlighting stays on the outer portion of the brow bone. Next, apply the medium shade of eye shadow to the eyelid beginning just below the eyelid crease and working downward and outward. Finally, use the darkest shade of eye shadow to define the actual crease of the eyelid. Apply this shade in a light, smooth stroke, and be sure to blend it in seamlessly to the other shades.

Eye Liner: Eye liner helps to define and contour the eyes, adding color and making the eye lashes appear fuller. It also helps to complete the look of eye make up, giving it a more polished look. Eye liner may be either black or brown: those with light hair (blondes, brunettes, and redheads) should use a brown eye liner. Darker brunettes and those with black hair should use a black eye liner. To apply eye liner, use the very tip of the liner to place a light stroke evenly across the eyelid, staying as close to the base of the eye lashes as possible. Start at the inner corner of the eye and work outward. You may choose to use eye liner on your upper lid, your lower lid, or both.

Eye Defining Pencil: An eye defining pencil comes in a variety of colors and can be used to add polish and a hint of color to the eyes. It should be used on the lower lashes only and applied in the same manner as eye liner: with a smooth, even stroke that begins next to the inner corner of the eye and moves outward. Apply your eye defining pencil with a light stroke and blend it with a cotton swab to avoid the appearance of a harsh line.

Mascara: Mascara is used to frame the eyes, darken the lashes, and make them appear thicker and fuller. To apply mascara, remove the brush from the tube and apply to lashes evenly, starting at the base and working your way out to the tips. Reinsert the brush into the mascara tube and apply the product in the same manner to the lower lashes. Next, while the mascara is still wet, use a lash brush to comb the eye lashes, separating them and removing any mascara clumps. Apply second coat of mascara in the same manner.

How to Apply Make Up

We all love to look beautiful. And make up can help bring out the natural beauty of the face and hide our blemishes and imperfections. But even the most expensive make up products will look harsh and unnatural if they are not applied correctly. Applying make up is not hard, but it does take a little patience and a little practice. Read on to learn more about the best ways to apply make up so that you can achieve a natural, healthy, and seamless look.

Foundation: Begin with a freshly cleansed and moisturized face. Shake the bottle of organic foundation well before you open it. Then use a clean damp sponge to dab a small amount of the product on your cheeks, your chin, your forehead, and your nose. Gently smooth out the foundation and blend it over the rest of your face in upward and outward circular motions. Cover the entire face with foundation, including the area one inch below the jaw line and chin. Soak up any excess oil or moisture with a tissue by gently blotting your face. Your foundation should look and feel light, smooth, and natural. If your face does not look smooth, you have not applied enough foundation. If it feels heavy or looks “made-up,” you have applied too much.

Concealer: Dab a small amount of natural concealer on a triangular sponge or on your fourth fingertip. Dot it on as necessary on trouble spots such as under the eye and on blemishes. Also, applying concealer to the inner corner of your top eyelid will help to diminish the appearance of dark circles in the eyes. Depending upon the products you use, you can apply concealer either under or over foundation. Experiment to see which way gives you the best coverage and desired effect. Either way, remember to carefully and gently blend the products to ensure a seamless look.

Eye Shadow: For a complete look, use three shades of eye shadow: a dark shade, a medium shade, and a highlighting shade. Work with your natural skin care professional to determine the colors that will work best for you. Apply the dark shade from the lash line to the crease in the eyelid. Use the medium shade on the area just below the eyelid crease and continue to the brow bone. Finish off with the highlighting shade on the brow bone and extended a just past the outer end of the eyebrow.

Eye liner: After applying your eye shadow, it is time to move on to the eyeliner. Hold your organic eyeliner as you would a pen or pencil, with the tip parallel to your eyelid. Draw a line with the eyeliner above the upper lashes, staying very close to the lash line. Be careful not to extend your line too close to the inner corner of your eye. Lightly smudge the line with your finger or a Q-tip to give it a natural look. Soften the line with a coat of dark eye shadow over the eyeliner.

Mascara: Black or brown mascaras work best for a natural look. Lightly apply mascara to the upper lashes, working from one corner of the eye to the other. A curved brush will help you control the application. A lash comb or brush can help remove any clumps and separate lashes. Let the first coat of mascara dry before applying subsequent coats.

Blush: Blush should be applied very sparingly to avoid looking flushed and flustered. Smile into the mirror to look at the apples of your cheeks. Swipe your brush into the blush, shake off the excess and brush it lightly over the apples your cheeks. Blend blush with the rest of your face using soft horizontal and vertical strokes. If necessary, cover lightly with powder to blend blush into face. For cream or gel blush, apply a small amount with the fingers and gently rub into the apple of each cheek.

Powder: If necessary, you can use loose powder to blend your make up and absorb any excess moisture. Dip a good brush into the powder and shake off the excess. Lightly dust the face using gentle upward strokes.

Lipstick: Use a coat of foundation and powder on your lips before putting on lipstick. This helps to prime your lips, keeps your lipstick from wandering, and it improves the staying power of your organic lipstick. Apply lip liner following the natural curve of your lips. Use a shade that matches your lipstick or your lips. Next, using a lipstick brush, fill in the outline of the lips. Open you mouth wide to be sure that you get the lipstick into the corners. Blot your lips with a tissue paper. If necessary, apply a second coat of lipstick and blot again. Touch up throughout the day as necessary.

How To Put On Make UpHow To Put On Make Up

Step One: Foundation: Begin with skin that is clean and moisturized. Apply a natural or organic foundation using your finger or a clean triangular sponge. Your fingers will allow more control when applying the product. Dab the foundation on your face, beginning in the center and working outwards and upwards in gentle circular strokes. Be sure to blend the product over the entire face, including on the eyelids and under the jaw line and chin. Concentrate on the areas under the eyes and around the nose as these tend to be the areas that cause the most problems.

Tip: When purchasing foundation, sample the shade on your neck instead of your hand. Ultimately, this is the skin that the foundation will need to match and it could be very different from the skin on your hand.

Step Two: Concealer and Powder: Dab a small amount of your natural organic concealer to problem areas such as under the eyes and on blemishes. Blend in with foundation so that there are no lines or texture differences. You may wish to put concealer on first if this works best with these products you are using. To apply powder, dip the brush into the loose powder and shake off excess. Lightly brush powder over skin to set the concealer and foundation. Wipe off any excess with a tissue.

Tip: Apply concealer with a gentle dabbing motion to avoid wiping off your foundation.

Step Three: Blush: Dip a good blush brush into the product and shake off any excess. Look into the mirror and smile…this will help to define the apples of your cheeks. Apply blush lightly to this area using gentle upward and outward strokes. Fade the blush out towards your temple and stop there. Most of the blush should be on the apples of the cheeks.

Tip: Go for less is more when it comes to blush. Too much blush will make you look flush and flustered. Your blush should give you a look of healthy radiance.

Step Four: The Eyes: Applying make up to the eyes involves the use of eye liner, eye shadow, and mascara. Begin with eye liner. Depending upon the shape of your eyes and the look you are going for, you can line with the top and bottom lids or you may wish to line only the top. Experiment to see what works best for you. Hold your liner as you would a pencil and line your eye lids as close to the lash line as possible. Follow the shape of the eye, but be careful not to get liner too close to the inner corners of the eyes. To soften the look, lightly smudge the line with a Q-tip or your finger. Next, apply eye shadow to highlight and brighten the eyes. Use three shades: a dark shade near the lash line, a medium shade from the crease of the eye to the brow bone, and a light highlighting shade near the brow bone. Make sure each color fades gradually and seamlessly into the next. Finally, apply mascara to the eye lashes. Again, you can choose to use mascara on the upper lashes only, or on both the upper and lower lashes. Apply mascara to the full length of your lashes, beginning at the roots and working outward. When mascara is still wet, brush with a lash comb or a dry mascara brush to remove clumps and separate lashes.

Tip: If you tend to have dark circles under your eyes, focus your eye makeup: eye shadow, eye liner, and mascara, to the upper lid only. This will draw attention away from the lower lid and better highlight your eyes.

Step Five: The Lips: Use a natural organic lip liner and lipstick to define and highlight the beauty of your lips. Begin by applying a small amount of foundation and powder to lips to neutralize the shade of your lips and provide a base for your lipstick to adhere to. Choose lip liner that is the same shade as your lips or your lipstick. You don’t want a noticeable line here. Beginning on the upper lip, use short strokes to define the outer edge of your lips, keeping your lips closed and relaxed as you go. Next, line the lower lip, working from the center to the corners. Use a lip brush to fill in the lines of your lips with lipstick. Open your mouth and be sure to apply lipstick to the corners of your mouth, so that there are no harsh edges. For a natural look, blot lips with a tissue. Touch up as needed throughout the day.

Tip: Choosing a lipstick shade depends upon personal preference. But there are some guidelines: dark tones work best with dark skin. Light pinks work best on teens and berry shades work well for everyone. Orange is not a flattering shade for anyone.