Eyes First

Ladies, let us introduce you to a new way of doing your makeup… starting with the eyes first. Doing eye makeup before base and concealer, will eliminate any shadow fall out under the eye area, which can make eyes look more tired.

PREP

Prep the eye area first with a little primer then dab a bit of foundation or eye base onto the eyelid with your ring finger (4th finger) which uses the lightest pressure making it less likely to cause crows feet. Now that’s something to shout about! Follow with translucent powder on your eyelid to set the base and minimize creasing.

WASH OF COLOUR

Next in your application, is what we love to call, a “wash of color”, which is a powder eye shadow that is close to the color of your own skin. Start by pressing, not sweeping this color onto the eyelid and blend upwards to the brow bone in a sweeping motion. Pushing color onto the lid will give you incredibly long lasting wear. Now apply your appropriate lid color so your eyes will pop! If you have blue eyes try peachy bronze shades. Use lilacs and violets for green eyes and anything will go for brown eyes. Press the shadow in, and then gently blend the color over the lid and into the crease for an even, clean, and well blended look.

FINISH

Finish your look with a light color on your brow bone, a little eyeliner if you wish, and a sweep of mascara. Last but not least, clean under the eye area with a cotton swab dipped in moisturizer to remove fallout. You can now apply your foundation and the rest of your makeup.

Georgia, Pauline and Vicki are partners at Wink Makeup Academy and our Makeup Experts at beautyconnexion.com