Let your eyes do the talking tonight!
We all love eye makeup and I know how much effort we put into creating a look for an event.
But what if the makeup doesn’t stay for the entire duration of the event? This is a common problem that all of us face. By the end of the night, your eye makeup has taken bow and exited. My god the effect of it in pictures! So embarrassing!
Here are a few steps you can follow to make your makeup look last longer and be the belle of the ball.
Oil and dirt build up can affect the longevity of makeup applied. Wash your face with a gentle face wash to avoid flaking or clumping of eye makeup. The added bonus your makeup lasts longer and looks fresher
A primer is a cream which acts as a base for your eye makeup. The primer helps avoid smudges and creases. Your eye liner will also last longer. Eye shadow colors look more vibrant and solid. You can apply less and still get the true shade. The primer evens out the skin tone which helps in a uniform application.
Branded primers are easily available at beauty outlets like Sephora and MAC. You can try and prepare your own primer to best match your skin tone.
• A basic primer can be made by mixing the foundation, moisturizer and a binding agent ( you can use a talc / face powder as a binding agent )
• Choose a foundation which is a tone lighter than your natural skin tone. The lighter shade evens out your complexion for a matte professional look.
• You can also use liquid concealers as a substitute for primers .
• Try, test and buy good quality products like waterproof eye liners and crease-proof pencils and eye shadows.
• Use oil free foundation/ primers.
• Choose powder eye shadows which stay put .Cream eyeshadows tend to smudge off .
• Opt for Waterproof Mascara as it won’t smudge and spoil your look.Mascara opens up your eyes and is an instant glam up tool.
• Prep your face by washing to remove any dirt / oil build up.
• Apply an oil free foundation / primer all over your eyelid and allow it to set .
• You can also fill in any thin patches on your eyebrows using a black liner .
• Tap your brush to shake off any excess powder .Start by layering on your eye shadow. Blend and contour as per the instructions.
• You can also try layering powder shadow over cream shadow to extend the longevity of your makeup. Any oil build up will be soaked up by the powder shadow .
• For a smoky look you can apply darker greys / blacks at the ends of your eyelids.
• Sweep on the kajal /eyeliner and mascara. Never apply your liner and mascara before the eye shadow.
• You can finish the look by using a makeup setting spray for that professional look.
You can follow these simple instructions and look like a million bucks .Kiss your bare look goodbye and embrace your sophisticated last all night look.
As a parting shot
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