Sleepless nights, bad diets, genetics... just some of the hundreds of factors that lead to dull, lifeless skin. I've had plenty of days like that. And so, for presentation purposes, I turn to my trusty makeup to combat my dark circles and severely blemished skin.
This tutorial is especially for women who don't have a lot of time to get ready. It is quick and simple and can be accomplished in roughly 10 minutes. In this tutorial I'll be focusing on brightening the eyes. I'll probably do a full faced one in the near future.
As always, switch up the shades according to your skin tone. I would advise sticking to natural/neutral colors for an every day look. We're aiming to enhance your eyes, not transform them.
Left to right: BYS 'Natural Delight' Eyeshadow Pallet, L'Oreal 24h Gel Liner, Maybelline the Falsies mascara, Rimmel waterproof liner in 'Nude'.
1. Using a shade slightly lighter than your natural skin tone, pat it over your lid. Concentrate it more below the crease for a 'bright' effect and blend the edges.
2. Taking a warm medium brown, blend this into the crease for definition and shape.
3. This part is optional. But because my eyes are slightly hooded and puffy, I added it. Take a dark brown shade and concentrate it on the outer corner of your eye. A little goes a VERY long way. Blend it into the warm medium brown so it appears flawless.
4. Pick up the first skin tone shade with an eyeshadow brush and use it as a brow-bone highlight. This also helps in blending the brown shades a bit more.
As always, switch up the shades according to your skin tone. I would advise sticking to natural/neutral colors for an every day look. We're aiming to enhance your eyes, not transform them.
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1. Using a shade slightly lighter than your natural skin tone, pat it over your lid. Concentrate it more below the crease for a 'bright' effect and blend the edges.
2. Taking a warm medium brown, blend this into the crease for definition and shape.
3. This part is optional. But because my eyes are slightly hooded and puffy, I added it. Take a dark brown shade and concentrate it on the outer corner of your eye. A little goes a VERY long way. Blend it into the warm medium brown so it appears flawless.
4. Pick up the first skin tone shade with an eyeshadow brush and use it as a brow-bone highlight. This also helps in blending the brown shades a bit more.
5. Line and mascara as you normally do. Here I used a gel liner on the top lash line and a nude/skin tone liner in the waterline. The skin tone liner acts a brightener and suits medium skin tones better than plain white eyeliners do.
And voila!
The look is complete. Straightforward and easy with the flexibility of skipping a step or two. This look is not meant to be dramatic, hence the absence of false lashes. They're heavy and annoying to wear on a daily basis.
I hope this helps you on those days you have to rush out the door without looking like a zombie.
Have a good one.
-L
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