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How To Shape and Groom Your Eyebrows
Well-shaped and groomed brows can make your eyes look bigger and open up your face more naturally than a load of makeup will. Similarly, heavy brows can overpower your face. Shape your brows by plucking hairs from underneath, not from on top; that distorts their natural line. To determine the shape that best frames your eyes and face, the time honored method is to hold a pencil vertically alongside one nostril; the point where it meets your brow is a natural starting point. Tweeze stray hairs between brows beginning there. To find an end point, angle the pencil past the outer corner of your eye; it will hit your brow at the best end point. Pluck stray hairs beyond that spot, and from below the natural arch. Don't overpluck; pencil-thin brows look dated and leave you looking startled. You may want to have your brows shaped professionally one time, then all you have to do is tweeze to maintain their shape. Clear brow gel can help fix wiry brows where you want them.
*Hint: Tweeze after you shower. It'll be less painful.
Eye Liner
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Use an eyeliner brush with powder because it gives better control and the ability to create a little or a lot---- of drama. Pencils tend to run on the skin and make it more difficult to get a smooth, clean line, of course, if you’re happy with a pencil, there’s no need to change.
Line both top and bottom lids when you really want the eye to standout, of if the eye is small and needs to be opened up.
If you want a more modern look line only one lid, it should be the tip.
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Get liner as close to the lashes as possible, and don’t line the inside rim of your eye. Extend the line from one corner of the eye to the other – never stop halfway.
HOW TO CHOOSE EYE LINER
Which eye liner you use is a matter of the look you want and what's easiest for you. Liquid, gel and felt-tip-type pen liners create strong, well-defined lines. Powdery pencil and fat crayon liners are better when you want a softer, smudgier effect. Creamy ones create a strong line and can also be smudged into a smokier look. Many women find pencils easier to use than liquid, especially for everyday use when there's no time to fix mistakes.
*Hint: Chilling pencil liners in the refrigerator for a few minutes before sharpening makes them less breakable.
Which color?
Dark brown is a universal- flatterer. Neutral grays, khaki and browns are also good staples. Black works on all but the fairest complexions, though it's dramatic and intense, and may not be right for everyday wear.
*Hint: It's generally best to apply liner after shadow. This gives you the choice of smudging it into the shadow or leaving it as a clean, distinct line. HOW TO APPLY EYE LINER
For creamy pencil, liquid, gel or pen, use the tip of the brush or point for the finest line, getting right at the base of the lashes. Angle the point for a heavier look. Extend the line from one corner of your eye to the other. (If that corner-to-corner look is too harsh, begin instead at the point near the inside corner of your lid, where your lashes begin.) Creamy pencil may then be smudged into a shadowy effect or left as a defined line.
For powdery pencil or crayon, begin either: at the corner of your eye; at the point on your lid where lashes begin; or at the outer third of your lid. (The starting point isn't that critical since you'll be smudging the line.) Smudge liner just enough to blur the edge, pushing color onto your lid and/or just towards the corners. Smudging can be done with the ring or pinky finger, a cotton swab or a sponge-tip shadow applicator. Don't tug.
Lining lower lids should be done with a light hand and never directly on the rim of the lid. Generally, liquid liner is too hard looking on lower lids. Stick with one of the softer effects. (If your upper lid is liquid-lined, your lower lid shouldn't be lined at all.)Tips for Lashes:
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If your mascara becomes thick put it in warm water. That makes mascara thinner.
Always use less mascara on lashes especially on lower lashes.
If your lashes are shrubby or clumpy use a lash comb or separate.
If you have dark circles, wrinkle skin, swollen skin don’t put mascara on lower lashes.
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Here are two approaches, your choice:
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Put on mascara before foundation and concealer, so you can use them to cover up any smudges.
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Put on mascara last, so lashes won't get dusted when you put on powder.
Either way . . .
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Twirl, don't pump the wand to coat it. Pumping allows in air, hastening dry-out.
If you prefer the lightest possible touch, wipe the wand gently with a clean tissue to remove excess mascara before applying.
Hold the brush horizontally for upper lashes. Start at the base and wiggle it up to the tips to maximize separation and lushness. Allow the first coat to dry completely, then repeat.
Hold the brush vertically for lower lashes and sweep it lightly across them.
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If lengthening is your goal, fluff on an extra dash of lengthening mascara just at the tips of lashes.
Before applying mascara and using a clean lash curler:
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Clamp the curler at the base of lashes and hold it gently for up to 10 seconds.
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After #1, gently "walk" the curler up along the length of your lashes.
Repeat either step until you get the effect you want.
*Hint: Warming the curler for a moment with a blow-dryer helps to "set" the curl. Be careful - don't let the curler get too hot!
Eye shadow:
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If you have small eyes and you want to look bigger eyes use light shade of eye shadow.
If you have big/protruding eyes and if you wouldn’t want to show them use dark shade of eye shadow.
Apply little foundation to avoid creasing eye shadow.
Use a good quality eye shadow brush and apply a light color of shadow on eye lids from lash line to brow.
By using a fluffy brush apply medium color shadow on your lower lids from lash line to crease of eye.
Then apply dark color as a liner along lash line
Damp your eyeliner brush before using to make it last longer.
Use colors that blend naturally together.
For brown eyes: wear eye shadows shades like gold, mustard, charcoal, camel.
For green eyes: wear eye shadow shades like espresso, chocolate, heather.
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For blue eyes: were eye shadow shades like egg plant, amethyst, cinnamon, rust.
HOW TO CHOOSE EYESHADOW
Eyeshadow comes as powder, stick or cream; all three formulations come in matte, iridescent and satiny finishes. Powder goes on soft and often has the helpful advantage of being packaged in palettes of complementary shadows and highlighter. Sticks glide on fast and are a good choice for quick a.m. makeup routines, especially in neutral shades. The sliced angle of the stick in the tube makes it easy to cover your lid in one swoop.
*Hint: A thin layer of foundation beneath your shadow can boost its staying power and minimize creasing. Let foundation set for a few minutes before applying shadow.
HOW TO APPLY SHADOW
For a simple wash of color, apply shadow from the inner corner of your lid up and across the entire lid to just above the crease.
Use highlighting shadow to brighten your eyes and lift the look of your whole face, whether or not you're wearing another shadow. It can be a lighter, complementary shade of the one you use on your lid, or an all-purpose pale ivory; frosted highlighters are great for p.m. Blend a touch of highlighter upwards from shadow on your lid, toward the arch of your brow and, if you like, extended out a bit --- but no further than the outer tip of your brow.
*Hint: To help prevent shadow from creasing, put foundation on your lids first, wait a second for it to penetrate, then apply shadow.
Eye Lashes
The easy way to achieve longer, stronger lashes
 The secret to perfect lashes is choosing the right mascara - one that not only lengthens and defines but also has the power to condition and strengthen.
For most women mascara is the one item that they couldn't be without on a desert island. It is an essential part of any make-up routine, however simple . And with the return of glamour, mascara has once again taken center stage.
Mascara is the simplest way to define eyes. The contrast of dark lashes against the whites of the eyes can be more striking than the results of even the most complicated eyeshadow techniques. The latest mascara not only lengthen and darken but also care for your lashes, thanks to the addition of ingredients more usually found in skincare products. Conditioners and vitamins help protect lashes, which like all hair, are made up of protein and can be prone to brittleness and shedding.
What makes a Good Mascara
A well-shaped full brush, which coats lashes generously with each application.
The right texture. Clogged lashes indicate that the mascara is too thick and fibrous or the brush is inadequate (fibre-free mascara won't clog); flaky particles on lashes mean that the mascara is too dry.
The right consistency. If mascara is too thin it won' adhere to lashes and will smear.
Staying power. A good mascara should last all day without running or smudging around the eyes, even if it's not waterproof.
Easy removal. You should be able to wipe away all traces of mascara without rubbing.
Healthy Lashes
Healthy lashes are thick, long and strong and need just a coat of mascara to emphasize them. Lashes that are thin at the tips need slightly more maintenance but will benefit from the use of a good-quality mascara, which will protect them. For very thin, sparse or fragile lashes, an extra gentle mascara is essential; it should be hypoallergenic, fibre-free and unfragranced, as well as conditioning.
Technique
Careful application will result in long, full lashes. Never, apply more than two coats, to avoid lashes sticking together, and wipe the brush with a tissue to remove any excess before putting it near the eye. Then brush the upper lashes downward from the root and, when dry sweep the wand upwards, using a slight side-to-side motion. For the lower lashes, hold the wand vertically and stroke it from root to end, using the tip of the brush. Finally, gently separate and define eyelashes with a lash comb or a clean mascara wand. For a wide-eyed effect use a lash curler before applying mascara (plastic ones are kinder than metal), but make sure the pad is clean as any dirt will stick to lashes.
Mascara Removal
Never go to sleep without removing mascara. When you take it off, make sure you don't drag the delicate skin around the eye area. Moisten a cotton wool ball with remover and stroke it over the lashes in a downward motion until they're free of all traces of make-up. Be gentle-if you lose a lash it takes a couple of months for a new one to grow.
If you're shedding more than a couple of lashes a day it could be that you're allergic to your eye make-up.
Younger Looking Eyes - Oh, the tricks
 Do you believe your eyes are the windows to your soul? If this is the case, make sure that your eyebrows, lashes, and lids provide the luminous and expressive framework that will invite others to see the beauty within!
To create the illusion of bigger, more dramatic eyes, start with foundation. Make sure that the skin tone around your eyes is even. If you apply liner, mascara, and shadow to eyes that haven't been cleaned, moisturized, and "made up" with foundation and powder, the results will be less than perfect. (Note: The following two steps can be reversed.)
Eye Liner
Next, you will want to line your eyes. Some people prefer liquid liner over pencil; whatever medium you choose, make sure that your lines are even, unsmudged, and do not run. Line the entire top lash line and extend the line a little at the corners. If you prefer to line the lashes under your eye, make sure that you start the liner at the outer third of your eye and extend it just a bit beyond the corner. Dark, neutral colors will deepen your eyes; frosted, light shades will make your eyes appear smaller and may make the "whites" of your eyes appear less than white.
Eye Shadow
The next area you will want to focus on is shadow. Entire books have been written on the application of eye shadow. When in doubt, use neutral or subdued tones such as brown, gray, or plum, and use them sparingly. Raise your eyebrows, tilt your head back, and lightly brush a small amount of shadow in the hollow that appears between your lashes and eyebrow. Blend a little shadow in the area between your upper lashes and the hollow so that it doesn't look like you've drawn a line above your eye. Keep in mind that less really is more when you're working with makeup. If you're not sure how to use a particular cosmetic, it's best to leave it out of your makeup routine.
Eyelashes
Eyelashes are a terrific eye-opener. Curl them before you apply mascara; at the base, halfway up, and then at the tip to create a rounded curl (rather than an "L"). Blondes usually look best in brown mascara, and brunettes look best wearing black mascara. Unless you have blue or purple hair, stay away from blue and purple mascara.
Eyebrows
For picture perfect eyebrows, choose a pencil or powder in a shade that complements your skin tone and hair color. Fair complexions should use a blonde or light brown shade, olive complexions should use brown, and African-American skin should use dark gray tones. Pencils should be used only to fill in sparse areas, not create eyebrows where none exists. After you've filled in your eyebrows, set them with a clear or slightly tinted eyebrow gel.
Pencil Eyeliner
For a really sharp point, leave your eyeliner in the freezer for a few minutes before sharpening. You'll get great definition and more control from a better tip.
Eye Shadow
Dampen your eye shadow brush and brush a layer of damp face powder to your lids before applying shadow. Your eye shadow will stay in place longer.
Eyebrow Gel
Eyebrow gels come in a variety of colors: clear, lightly tinted (for blondes), and brown (for brunettes). Always use a gel that complements your hair and skin. Do not substitute mascara for eyebrow gel; it will clump and smear on your skin.
Dark Circles Under Eyes
Some Effective Ways To Overcomes The Dark Circles.
Apply gauss dipped in saline luke warm water over eyes till its warmth could be felt.
Mix turmeric and red sandal wood powder to make paste. These should be in equal quantities. Apply this over the under eye circles for 8 minutes. Place a moist cloth over the pack.
Make paste of a ripe banana. Add one teaspoon of chilled milk. Apply this paste over the eye lids and delicate skin around your eyes.
Do keep thin over your eyes. You can also go for gauss dipped in chilled cucumber juice.
Do keep a used tea bag after keeping in refrigerator for not less than 30 minutes over your eyes.
Apply 1 mix of equal quantities of almond oil and olive oil under your eyes. Wash this next day morning.
Make paste of equal quantities of raisins and seeds of ash gourd. apply this paste over your under eyes. The duration of this pack is 25 minutes.
Apply a mix of min leaf paste, almond oil and olive oil under your eyes. Wash this next day morning.
Make paste of half slice of a small size tomato. Add lemon juice one teaspoon to it. Apply this over areas of darkness.
Drink enough water. Never leave your skin dehydrated. Have lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Have salads of carrot and spinach.
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