How to Apply Eye Makeup in 7 Steps
Recently, I got a chance to do help some of my friends with their eye makeup. Also, someone had requested that I write an article on the subject. So for those that are reading, these guidelines can be used for any occasion such as the next homecoming, prom, or just any other day. I hope you enjoy! 
1. Fix your eyebrows! – Your eyebrows frame your eyes so if you want people to notice your eyes, trim and tweeze eyebrows. If it is your first time plucking your eyebrows, I suggest that you first tweeze all the loose hairs that are below your brows then ask a professional/ more experienced person to help arch your eyebrows correctly. This way, you can see where your arch should be and how your eyebrows should be shaped. Keep up the maintenance thereafter.
2. Prepare the canvas! – Many people forget to apply foundation on their eyelids. Remember to do this and your eye makeup will stay longer and apply more evenly.
3. Choose your eye pencil! - Black is the most used color. I’d say that a brown eye pencil is my preferred pencil of choice – different shades for different skin tones of course. Trace a line along the base of your top lashes. When you trace, trace as if you were drawing a dotted line. When you’re done with the dotted line, use an eye shadow applicator to blend the line together. This is the trick to a more natural look.
(For single eye-lids: use a dark brown pencil and do the same as above. Only when you blend, blend upwards and outwards.)
4. Eyelids! – For first timers, blend one neutral color over the entire lid. For those that use a compact with a dual eye makeup set, apply the lighter color over the entire lid. The brighter/darker the colors are, the harder it is to blend. If it is your first time doing this, experiment with lighter/neutral colors first.
(For single eye-lids: When blending your eye shadow, blend your whole lid except for your brow bone area. For an added touch, blend a white line right along the bottom of your eyebrows to make the eyes more awake. Make sure to blend well!!)
5. More Color! – For those of you that have double eyelids, use a corresponding eye shadow (i.e. a darker shade than the one you used for step 4) and sweep it close to the base of your top lashes. Use the same corresponding eye shadow and blend in the crease.
(For single eye-lids: focus on eye penciling techniques and sweep color close to the base of your top lashes.)
6. Mascara! – Choose water proof mascara. Apply upwards and outwards. Wait 15 seconds to let the first coat dry. Apply once more. When complete, move onto lower lashes.
7. Last minute tips! – Before you go, check to see if there are any smudges or bits of mascara above and below your eyes. Dab with a tissue if necessary. Remove all eye makeup before you sleep. And as always, get at least eight hours of sleep everyday and drink plenty of water to avoid puffiness around the eye.
There you have it! Some of my eye makeup tips for you to use! As I always say, if you have to spend more than 15 minutes on your makeup, you might be doing something wrong or girl, you’re just putting too much on. 
Ciao!
hahaha…mazie..this is an aMAZING post!!!! who would have thought that the taibros would have makeup tips on their website?? =)
alice
25 Aug 06 at 2:54 pm
Haha. I like the single eyelid stuff
Jen Li
25 Aug 06 at 4:54 pm
Excellent advice! lol, I’m sure the girls will get more out of it though
liu
25 Aug 06 at 6:02 pm
hahahah. i was like.. no way. larry’s giving eye makeup advice?
looking forward to seeing you saturday
sophia
25 Aug 06 at 9:37 pm
yay
don’t i have awesome ideas?
and why does jen li like the single lid tips? she doesnt even have singles!!!
and alex has gorgeous eyes w/o the make-up…
and will you fix up my brows soon? like tomorrow maybe? they’re getting growed out.
thanks m. mazie
Jenn Chen
26 Aug 06 at 9:12 pm
yay
don’t i have awesome ideas?
and why does jen li like the single lid tips? she doesnt even have singles!!!
and alex has gorgeous eyes w/o the make-up…
and will you fix up my brows soon? like tomorrow maybe? they’re getting growed out.
thanks m. mazie
Jenn Chen
26 Aug 06 at 9:12 pm
hey i liked the tips im only 13 but i hate my eyebrows they are real bushy! my mom wont let me pluck them tho “not until im older”
Julia
14 Oct 06 at 7:43 pm
Thanks alot. I’ve tried applying eyeliner alot, but it’s only turned out good when I put it on slept with it, reapplied, then took off. I had to do all that for people to tell it was on!
Aria
5 Dec 06 at 10:36 pm
Thankyou SOSOSOSOSOSOSO much, really didn’t expect makeup tips here…oh well. Also, I have heard bushy eyebrows are in this year, to Julia…I would rather have neat bushy brows than overplucked patchy ones; some people just don’t know when to STOP.
Sayuri
19 Dec 06 at 10:14 pm
Anonymous
18 Jan 07 at 3:20 pm
ummmmmmmmmmm yeah i dont get the steps:sad:
No answer
18 Jan 07 at 7:55 pm
Anonymous
30 Mar 07 at 1:28 pm
hey
well i hope this works because there is a really fine sexy hot guy on my bus and i have to win him over before this other chick does 
katelynn
31 Mar 07 at 8:05 am
Anonymous
8 Apr 07 at 11:04 am
I’m like 12, and sorta gotta reputation as a tomboy, and I like that rep but lately Ive started to want to wear make-up. Kinda sorta in a way. Eh-heh!!!
Different Anonymous
17 Apr 07 at 10:38 pm
hi,
Anonymous
21 Apr 07 at 12:17 pm
Anonymous
23 Jul 07 at 10:27 pm
Thanks for the single eyelid stuff… it’s so hard to find people that give instructions on how to apply eyeshadow.
swimrgurl
17 Aug 07 at 5:51 pm
I’m okay at doing makeup and such, but the eyeshadow is what really confuses me. Could you put up more tips on that
Anne
2 Dec 07 at 12:16 pm
Anonymous
9 Apr 08 at 7:42 pm
make sure you line both lids for a lasting open eyed look
kazza
21 May 08 at 1:06 am
kazza
21 May 08 at 1:07 am
Nice tips provided by you about makeup. I like that.
Thanks
Smith
23 Aug 08 at 5:58 am
Ochumet easy! Already all, pancakes, know about it except me
AmeliyaAmaliya
5 Nov 08 at 11:58 pm