A Beginner's Guide to Eye Make-up

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. From how to pull off fuller lips to wanting to know how to make your eyes stand out, make-up priorities have changed too. As stepping out means wearing a face mask, we are pretty sure you want to learn the tricks and tips to master eye make-up. Celebrity makeup artist Clint Fernandez breaks down how to do the perfect eye makeup into six simple steps that’s easy for you to learn. 

Step 1 

It’s important to prime the eyes and prep them properly for the eye shadow colours to stick and last long. Use the eye primer to cover the entire lid and let it set.

Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray Eyeshadow Primer, 10ml, Rs 2,490, available on Nykaa.com

Step 2

Use the eye shadow on the lid from the lash line to the crease line and blend it well. Use little colour at a time and use more for more colour resolution.

Maybelline New York The Blushed Nudes Palette Eyeshadow, 9g, Rs 910, available on Amazon.in

Step 3

Next, is to apply a slightly darker shade to the crease line or the socket bone. This should be applied in a semi circular manner and then blended out towards the brows. This will accentuate the crease line and give more definition to the eyes. The same colour can be used at the lash line of the lower lid, this makes the eyes look larger. 

Step 4 

You should always apply the eyeliner from the inner corner of the eyes and go towards the outer corner of the eye. This further defines the eye shape. 

M.A.C Brushstroke Liner, Brushblack, 0.67g, Rs 2,300, available on Amazon.in

Step 5

Finally finish the eyes with mascara. Apply the mascara to the lower lashes first and then to the upper lashes. 

Kay Beauty Volume & Length Mascara, 12ml, Rs 799, available on Nykaa.com.

Step 6

Don’t forget the brows. Shape them with an eye brow pencil and tame stray hair with clear mascara.

Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper, Rs 2500, available on Nykaa.com.

 

Pro tip: Balance out heavy eye makeup with natural lips and bright lips with neutral eyes.