No-Mascara Make-up Tips

Tomorrow is Friday! And you want to go out, but no longer need to layer up on the mascara thanks to your friends at Lash L'amour and your glamorous new set of lashes. Here are some tips on how to shape, angle, color, and enhance the look of your eyes without any use of mascara.

 

Twin Peaks

 Using two different eye shadow shades from the same color family creates instant dimension on your lids.

Pop It and Lock It

To appear more doe-eyed, concentrate color at the middle of the lash lines. You can apply a thicker line on the top lashes and fade it out to the sides, but keep the color focused on the highest and lowest points to emphasize the widest section of your eye shape.

Get the Blues

Experiment with blue-hued eyeliner. The cooler tones will make the whites of your eyes appear brighter.

Color Wheel

As a general rule of thumb, warm sandy shades are great for women with green eyes. Pinks and golds complement brown-eyed girls. And blue hues work for everyone.


 Go Bright

If you think smoky eye makeup makes your eye area appear smaller, experiment with brighter shades to get an exaggerated look without the moody side effects.

Swoop For Coverage

After you apply concealer to your under-eye area, use a makeup sponge to lightly buff out any globs. To prevent distracting streaks, you should blend all the way out to your temples to catch any lingering foundation traces.

Try Creams

As colder, drier months approach, try a cream-based eye shadow to prevent flaky lids. They don't crease as much as powders, and you won't need to prep the eye area to ensure staying power.

Go Ombre

A great eye-opening trick is to apply a light color eye shadow on the base of your eyelid and a darker color at the crease. This adds dimension to you face.

Go Natural

To really make your eyes pop, dab a pearl-colored eyeliner along the inner corner of your eyes to illuminate the area around your nose. The key is to choose a beige pencil instead of a stark, white one, because it looks more natural.

Blend Away

When applying shadow in the crease, extend your brush strokes up towards the contour of the brow bone to illuminate the curve of your profile.

Tidy Up

Groom your brows! Even if you have a nice, natural arch, a few errant hairs can pull attention downward. Keeping a clean shape will also make your eyelids look bigger.

Fill 'Em In

The best way to look wide-eyed sans makeup is to keep your brows thick and full. If nothing else, use a pencil to fill in any bare spots along your arches before you head out the door.

 

 

 

The Bottom Line

An easy way to enlarge eyes with minimal effort is to line your lower lids with a shimmering shadow. Avoid dark hues for daytime, but try mixing in bolder navy, plum, or gunmetal pigments to get a sexier look for happy hour.

Warm Shades

For more impact, sweep warm-colored eye shadow shades along your lower lashes. This draws attention to the whole contour of your eye.

 Don't Forget to use your oil-free make up remover! Happy weekend from everyone at Lash L'amour.