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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!