subject: Makeup tips: How to create the model eyes look [print this page] Makeup tips: How to create the model eyes look
As a makeup artist, I know that many young women would love to duplicate looks we create for many models. Professional makeup applications are done by professional makeup artist, but you can achieve the same looks without hiring your own makeup artist. You see "glam" eyes on the covers of magazines. The meticulous eye shadow application that makes the eyes pop.
The most popular "glam" eye shadow application is achieved with heavy black eye liner with a touch of glitter. You can achieve this same look for without having to invest in expensive makeup and if you are a mineral makeup wearer, this will also work for you.
I recommend you try using products that are good for you skin. To achieve the glam eyes look you will need a black eye liner (try a botanical, chemical-free one), black eye shadow (mineral eye shadow works great), foundation or concealer (again, mineral products work wonders) and glitter. You will also need some cosmetic sponges and eye shadow brush.
Once you have all your tools, it's time to get started. First, you will want to apply some foundation or concealer to your eye lids using a makeup sponge or brush. You may want to use a mineral foundation or mineral concealer, as these are non-creasing and water resistant. After you have applied the foundation or concealer to your eye, allow it to dry and adhere to your eyes for a minute. Now you will take your eye liner pencil and you want to start applying it to the lower lid. You will apply this as if it were an eye shadow, all over your lower lid. Smooth it out with your finder or a clean cosmetic sponge.
Let your eye liner dry for a minute. Next, you will apply black eye shadow over the lower lid in the same area where you applied the eye liner. Sweep away any excess powder. Now for the messy party, you will apply glitter to your lower eye lid. You must be careful not to get this in your eyes as it can be irritating.
Dip your brush or your finger into the glitter. Sweep your brush across your lid or rub your finger which has been dipped in glitter over your eye lid; the same area where you just applied the eye liner and eye shadow. To clean up glitter messes from your face, you will want to use tissue to dab on your face and pick up excess glitter.
Once you have completed your glitter application, you can now apply black eye liner to your top and bottom lash. Do not apply eye liner to your lower lid as it will make your eyes look small and sleepy. A very light shade of eye shadow may be applied to the brow line to accent your new fabulous glam eyes.
If you are ready to experiment and are interested in using mineral makeup, you may visit www.beautifuldiva.com to purchase products mentioned in this article. Good Luck!
