You may slay at contouring but, it takes an expert to master the eyes. This is what you should know: no one was born a natural and, practice does indeed make one perfect. Thus, it is no surprise that there are several tricks that experts use to master their work.
If you're a professional or someone completely new to makeup, knowing these few tricks about eye makeup can leave you looking like you've headed straight out of a beauty salon.
There are different parts to eye makeup and, to get a professional finish, these are a few tricks that always come in handy!
1. Look up when doing your eyeliner
Use a hand mirror and apply your eyeliner on the upper lash line, tilt your head downwards while doing this. This will give you a better look as compared to when you're looking straight ahead. With a little tilt, you'll get those flawlessly even wings.
2. Curl your eyelashes
After you've applied your mascara, the eyelash curler adds more drama to your eyelashes. When you curl them, your eyes are likely to appear bigger and better. Remember to curl them before you go in with your mascara if you don't want them coming off!
3. Use a nude liner
A good trick to get bigger eyes is to use a nude liner. When you apply a nude liner to your bottom lash line, it is bound to make your eyes look more intense.
4. Conceal your eyelids
Before you go in with your eyeshade, do not forget to apply concealer to your eyelids. This will ensure the correct application of the eyeshade without dulling its color.
5. Use a tape under your eyes when applying eyeshades
When you apply an eyeshade, the small pigments are likely to fall all over your cheek, mainly under your eyes. You can prevent this by using a tape under your eyes before application and remove it afterwards.
6. Apply mascara vertically
If you want your eyelashes to look perfect, apply your mascara vertically. It will get those little lashes in the corners to make them stand out.
7. Use a spoon to apply mascara
It is common to end up having mascara smudged on your eyelids while applying it. Use a spoon on top of your eyes to save yourself from this mess.
8. Use micellar water to get rid of smudges
If you accidentally smudge something during or after you've achieved your gorgeous look, use micellar water with a thin brush to clean the mess up.
Now you can use these handy tips to perfect your eye makeup instantly!
