How many of us have been wearing makeup since our teenage years, but still feel like we don't know how to apply it? Before my adventures with Mary Kay, that was definitely me. But now I've learned lots of makeup application techniques and will share them, periodically, with you!
The first thing to know is that there are tons of techniques, and not one of them is necessarily the right one. There are different methods for different eye shapes. Also, different makeup artists will recommend their own application tips. I'd like to start with a simple application of three colors, for a standard eye. You can see a demonstration here - I'm sure you'll want a visual for this, but I'll try to explain it as well.
First, take your lightest shadow, or highlight, and sweep it on your browbone right underneath your eye brow. Next, your midtone shadow will go on your eyelid from the inner corner out. Finally, take your darkest color, the accent, and apply in the crease from the outside in. This is probably opposite from what you've been taught, but doing it this way puts the darkest application of shadowon the outer corner, which changes the look dramatically.
Give it a try to see if this way works for you. You can check out the rest of the application tips to find a fabulous new style for your specific eye shape. Have fun!
Thank you so much! I tried your tip right now, and although I still have to do lots of practice, I think I still got it right. I mean, it does look much better than the mess I used to create.
You're right, I've been doing the 'the accent' all wrong! hehe