1. Black eyeliner + deep brown shadow smudged on top = easy "dirty" smoky eye
2. Primer makes shadow last longer, but it also means you'll have to work a little harder to blend. In a rush? Just neutralize lids with concealer. It'll still give shadow something to grab onto, while cancelling out redness.
3. Want a liner that lasts forever, even under show lights? MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes, Urban Decay 24/7 pencils, and Givenchy Magic Kohl.
4. Going for drama? Connect liner at the outer corner of your eyes in a V-shape. Want something softer? Try a C-shape.
5. In a hurry? Dior Forever foundation requires minimal blending, sinks right into skin, and whether you use fingers or a makeup sponge, still looks awesomely flawless.
6. Tone down any lipstick by adding a tiny (important! TINY) dot of concealer on top and bottom lips, then blending.
7. Made a booboo? Smeared your own liner? Overdid it with foundation? A makeup sponge used as an eraser will make just about any beauty error go bye-bye.
8. Pump your lash curler 3 times, rather than clamping down on lashes and holding.
9. Fresh out of styling prods? Give slightly damp locks a squirt with hairspray and no one will ever know.
10. Press, don't sweep shadow onto your lids. Keeps the pigment truer to what's in the box, and makes makeup last longer.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
10 Things I Learned From Makeup Artists At Fashion Week
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9 comments:
Very clever ideas! I'm going to try the V & C shapes soon. Thanks for sharing. :)
Yeah loved the spring looks this season
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Do you have a tutorial on how to create a C & V shape. I know how to do it but I always feel it looks silly so I want to make sure I'm doing it right...
great tip on curling lashes! i always clamp and hold. i also love the press instead of sweep trick for shadows. my eyes will be looking much prettier now :)
Loved the tips you learned! Thanks for sharing.
One question- on the smokey eye, do you mean use a black liner to line they eye and then put dark brown shadow on the eyelid and blend together? I was confused! :)
~Angela H.
tip 1: what brown shadow do you suggest to achieve that look?
@ Angela: Yes! Line your lids with black liner, then on top of that, smudge a dark brown color over it with a shadow brush to smoke it out.
I saw this trick at the Caravan show (check out our post on the show!), and Gilbert was using MAKE UP FOR EVER shadows in Espresso, Coffee, and Chocolate:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P12633&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4028
Awesome- I am going to try it! Thank you @Sephora Love!
:)
~Angela H.
Excellent tips as always. I agree especially with using a primer and packing on the color rather than sweeping it onto the lid. Great read!
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