Taibros.net

A Perspective that’s Taller than Yours
« Taibros Comic 37
Being Tall = Being Smart! »
pic

How to Apply Eye Makeup in 7 Steps

August 25th, 2006

MakeupRecently, 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! :cool:

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. :grin:

Ciao!

Posted by Mazie in Taibro Guides | (Visited 10637 times)

23 Comments »

  1. hahaha…mazie..this is an aMAZING post!!!! who would have thought that the taibros would have makeup tips on their website?? =)

    Comment by alice — 8/25/06 @ 2:54 pm

  2. Haha. I like the single eyelid stuff :mrgreen:

    Comment by Jen Li — 8/25/06 @ 4:54 pm

  3. Excellent advice! lol, I’m sure the girls will get more out of it though :razz:

    Comment by liu — 8/25/06 @ 6:02 pm

  4. hahahah. i was like.. no way. larry’s giving eye makeup advice? :)

    looking forward to seeing you saturday :)

    Comment by sophia — 8/25/06 @ 9:37 pm

  5. 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 :)

    Comment by Jenn Chen — 8/26/06 @ 9:12 pm

  6. 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 :)

    Comment by Jenn Chen — 8/26/06 @ 9:12 pm

  7. 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”

    Comment by Julia — 10/14/06 @ 7:43 pm

  8. 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! :shock:

    Comment by Aria — 12/5/06 @ 10:36 pm

  9. 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.

    Comment by Sayuri — 12/19/06 @ 10:14 pm

  10. :!::sad::?::cool::smile::roll::mrgreen::neutral::neutral::twisted::arrow::arrow:

    Comment by Anonymous — 1/18/07 @ 3:20 pm

  11. ummmmmmmmmmm yeah i dont get the steps:sad:

    Comment by No answer — 1/18/07 @ 7:55 pm

  12. :roll: :razz: :cool: :lol: :mad:yea make up :oops:

    Comment by Anonymous — 3/30/07 @ 1:28 pm

  13. hey :razz: 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 :???: :???: :cool: :cool: :grin: :razz: :roll: :mrgreen: :shock: :smile:

    Comment by katelynn — 3/31/07 @ 8:05 am

  14. :mrgreen:

    Comment by Anonymous — 4/8/07 @ 11:04 am

  15. 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!!!

    Comment by Different Anonymous — 4/17/07 @ 10:38 pm

  16. hi,

    Comment by Anonymous — 4/21/07 @ 12:17 pm

  17. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

    Comment by Anonymous — 7/23/07 @ 10:27 pm

  18. Thanks for the single eyelid stuff… it’s so hard to find people that give instructions on how to apply eyeshadow.

    Comment by swimrgurl — 8/17/07 @ 5:51 pm

  19. I’m okay at doing makeup and such, but the eyeshadow is what really confuses me. Could you put up more tips on that :?: :?:
    :cool:

    Comment by Anne — 12/2/07 @ 12:16 pm

  20. :neutral: :mrgreen: :smile: :cool: :evil: :grin: :oops: :shock: :arrow:

    Comment by Anonymous — 4/9/08 @ 7:42 pm

  21. make sure you line both lids for a lasting open eyed look

    Comment by kazza — 5/21/08 @ 1:06 am

  22. :mrgreen: :roll: :idea: :grin: :cool: :cool: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: 666 :evil: :evil: :evil: :?: :mad: :lol: :arrow: :twisted: evi;l 6666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666

    Comment by kazza — 5/21/08 @ 1:07 am

  23. Nice tips provided by you about makeup. I like that.
    Thanks

    Comment by Smith — 8/23/08 @ 5:58 am

RSS feed for comments on this post.

Leave a comment