Easy Tips for Applying Eye Makeup Products

Copyright (c) 2010 John Howell

Want to learn how to use eye makeup products but don't know where to begin?

Getting a certain look can be tricky, but having the basic know-how of what goes where when it comes to eye makeup will enhance your abilities to try more complex looks.

All you need to get started is an eye makeup palette that features at least three colors, an eye liner, and mascara. Also, keep a little eye makeup remover on hand to fix any goofs along the way.

Now, relax and have fun learning how to apply eye makeup products!

You'll want to start by applying the eye shadow. Find the lightest color on your eye makeup palette and put some of the powder on a clean makeup product brush. Tap out any excess.

Now take the brush and sweep it over you whole eyelid, from just below your eyebrow to the top of your lashes.

Once that's done, put the second lightest color on your brush and sweep it over the part of your lid between the brow bone and lash line.

Finally, take the darkest color and trace it along your brow bone, from the inside corner to the outside, making the outer part just a bit thicker than the inner. Repeat on the other eye.

Now that you've got your eye shadow on, it's time to add eyeliner. Eyeliner is one of the best makeup products for making your eyes stand out.

You'll want to begin with a well-sharpened eye pencil. Hold the pencil like you would an ink pen, only aim it upwards instead of down.

Use your opposite hand to gently hold your eyelid in place as your trace the pencil along your lash line from the inside corner to the outside. You can make this line as thick or thin as you wish.

Once you've finished, blur the line slightly with your fingertip or a small makeup brush.

Finally, you're ready for mascara! Another makeup product meant to make your eyes stand out, mascara is what really makes eyes pop.

Gently twist open the mascara and pull the wand out of the tube. Remove any excess or clumps by wiping it on a tissue.

Then, starting with your top lashes, slowly brush the mascara wand upwards from the lash line to the tips of your lashes. You can gently shake the wand a bit as you move up and out to coat each lash.

Repeat on your bottom lashes and you're all set!