Archive for the ‘Eye Makeup’ Category
Monday, March 1st, 2010
If you are looking for the best tips on how to apply mascara, here is what you need to know from my makeup artist San Antonio experience!
First of all, it is important to curl your eyelashes prior to applying mascara, not afterward. If you curl your eyelashes after applying mascara, that could cause breakage or damage since the mascara can stick to the eyelash curler.
From there, it is always a great idea to apply two coats of mascara. However, it is important to allow the first coat to dry completely before applying a second coat. If you do this correctly, it will prevent clumping overall by letting the first coat dry. As a great tip, why not try two different types of mascara? You can apply the first coat of volumizing mascara, and the second coat of a lengthening mascara for the best way to bring out your beautiful eyes!
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
If you are interested in wild eyeshadow colors for the season, here are a few helpful hints from my San Antonio wedding makeup experience.
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Wild and bright eyeshadow colors are hot for this spring season, but it is best to apply them wet. If you don’t purchase cream eyeshadows in bright shades, you can easily use a wet/dry makeup application. Start out by applying a primer to your eyelids as a base. After that, apply the bright eyeshadow with a slightly damp makeup brush to make the colors stand out even more.
When you are using such bold colors, it is best to leave the rest of your makeup subtle with a nude blush and lipstick. You are now ready to rock the spring season beautifully!
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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You may be intimidated by the prospect of wearing blue eyeshadow, but when done correctly, it can perfectly offset your look! Here are some tips from my wedding makeup San Antonio experience:
• First of all, use neutral colors with the blue eyeshadow, including gray, khaki, and medium brown, which lightens a bright blue color.
• Use blues moderately, meaning as a complementary color on the eyelid or to accent other eye makeup colors instead of all over the eye as an 80s look!
• To ease into blue eyeshadow, try deeper blue colors to pair with browns instead of using bright blues off the bat.
• Avoid using too much shimmer or frost in your blue eyeshadow, which may make it look overbearing.
• Blue eyeshadows are wonderful for ladies with brown eyes, but don’t be afraid to match blue with blue if you have blue eyes to bring out your best feature!
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
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If your eyes are wider set, and you hope to bring them closer together, here are some simple tricks from my San Antonio makeup experience!
• Start out by applying a medium brown eyeshadow across the lids, and darken the inner corners slightly.
• Line completely around the eyes with a medium brown eyeliner, and thicken the eyeliner toward the inner corners of the eyes.
• Apply a highlighter in small amounts to the inner corners of the eyes to attract light and make the eyes appear closer together.
• Apply a darker shade of brown shadow to the crease of the eyes, and blend well.
• Finish by using a neutral eyeshadow that matches the tone of your skin to blend the two colors up into your brow bone.
• As a final tip, always lightly shadow your brows with a color that matches your hair to complete your eye makeup look for a sophisticated finish.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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If you have simply given up on wearing eyeshadow because it seems like a daunting task, here are some helpful tips for a foolproof application from my wedding makeup San Antonio experience!
• Always start out by wearing a primer because it will help the eyeshadow adhere to the skin and prevent running and creasing.
• Start out by covering your eyelids with an eyeshadow color that is close to your skin tone.
• Use a contour brush to apply a deeper color to the crease of your eye, whether it be an espresso, plum, or charcoal.
• Use a light shimmer or highlighter to blend both of the colors into your brow bone to make your eyes stand out.
• You can also use the color that you used in the crease of your eye to apply to the lower lash line and smudge for a quick smoky eye effect.
Viola!
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
This may seem like an absolute no-brainer, but you do need to be careful with your eyelash curler to make sure that you keep your eyelashes protected! Here is some easy help from my bridal makeup San Antonio experience.
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Start out with clean lashes because if you have mascara residue on your eyelashes, you could pull them out when you use an eyelash curler.
• Place the eyelash curler at the base of your eyelashes so that your eyelashes are between the pads on the curler.
• Press the eyelash curler firmly down, and hold your eyelashes in place up to a count of five.
• Repeat this method for your other eye, but don’t curl your lower eyelashes because they are too fragile and can easily be pulled out.
This is an easy way to open up your eyes and show off your best feature!
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
Troubleshooting mascara issues is so necessary if you want to have a beautiful makeup application. It is even more important if you are preparing for an event like your wedding day, so here are some easy tips from my San Antonio bridal makeup experience.
One of the most important things to do is to use a waterproof mascara on a regular basis, especially if it is your wedding day. If you are prone to sweating or are in a hot climate, then waterproof mascara is helpful to keep your mascara from bleeding and running.
On top of that, if you have gorgeous natural lashes, then considering a clear mascara because it will not bleed or run if you are out at the pool or in hot weather. Many times, simply curling your eyelashes and wearing clear mascara is a wonderful alternative to a darker mascara. It is also a natural way to bring out your beautiful features, like your eyes, without having to worry about your mascara bleeding and running on a hot day.
However, for important days like your wedding, consider a high-quality waterproof mascara to make sure that your makeup look is beautiful all day long!
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Monday, September 7th, 2009
If you are a fair skinned beauty, then a dark smoky eye may be too much for your delicate features, so what is a girl to do? Here is some helpful advice from my wedding makeup San Antonio experience.
If you have a lighter skin tone and do not want to go too dark on your eye makeup, then you can use gray eyeliner instead of black or charcoal. It is best to use a lighter gray eyeliner or light gray eyeshadow that you can apply as eyeliner with a slanted makeup brush. Top that off with a gold eyeshadow that you can still apply in the same way as you would a smoky eye. Also, make sure to use a slanted brush to apply some of the gold eyeshadow to the bottom lash line as well, which will give the perfect smoky eye effect.
Last, but not least, always make sure to smudge because that is a key component to the smoky eye, regardless of what colors you are using. This is a beautiful alternative to a dramatic smoky eye that will still give you the same stunning look!
Tags: gold eyeshadow, gold smoky eye, gray eyeliner, light skin tone, light smoky eye, soft smoky eye
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Every eye is different, and if you are looking for the best way to apply Asian eyeliner, then I can tell you a few simple tricks to help you out. This is imperative for Asian eyes because you really want to flatter them to make the eyes stand out and look dramatic. It’s all so easy from my experience as a makeup artist in San Antonio!
- Start to line the eyes by pulling the skin taut on the top lash line. Get as close as possible to ensure the most natural look. Most Asian eyes will look the most complementary with black eyeliner.
- Go over this line at least twice to make it look thick enough to draw out the eye. Follow the same application for the other eye.
- You may simply only choose to line the top of the eye, which often look the best for Asian eyes, or you can line the bottom very lightly with a charcoal eyeshadow and slanted brush. To open up Asian eyes, you can also choose to line underneath the eye with white eyeliner for a contrast.
- Make sure to curl the eyelashes so that you can apply mascara easily, and use several coats of mascara to lengthen lashes, and make the eyes appear larger.
From here, you can try a cat eye or smoky eye look, or just continue with your regular eyeshadow application. I hope that this has proved helpful because all it takes is a few tricks to make Asian eyes really stand out and show their true beauty!
Tags: asian eye makeup, Asian eyes, cat eye, charcoal eyeshadow, mascara, Smoky eye, white eyeliner
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
The reason that eyebrow grooming is so important is because they frame your eyes and cause a whole different look to your face when they are groomed correctly. This is especially important for your wedding day, so I have some quick tips for you from my bridal makeup San Antonio experience. Enjoy!
- You can easily trim your eyebrows by brushing them upward with a grooming brush and snipping at the ends with small scissors. This will cause them to lay flat and look smoother.
- Use a clear gel or clear mascara to hold your brows in place for a polished finish.
- Color your eyebrows with a slanted brush and an eyeshadow that matches your hair color for the most natural application. This is much more preferable than using an eyebrow pencil.
- When you are tweezing stray hairs, always go slowly to make sure that you are working evenly and not removing too many hairs.
- As you tweeze, pull in the direction of the hair growth so that the hair doesn’t break off or become ingrown.
- Remember, full eyebrows are beautiful so there is no need to over tweeze from your natural look.
I hope that these tips have been helpful, especially for your wedding day, to give you the finishing touches that you need in a flawless makeup look. Believe it or not, groomed eyebrows make a huge difference in your overall final look!
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