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Eye Shadow
The next area you will want to focus on is
shadow. Entire books have been written on the application of eye
shadow. When in doubt, use neutral or subdued tones such as brown,
gray, or plum, and use them sparingly. Raise your eyebrows, tilt
your head back, and lightly brush a small amount of shadow in the
hollow that appears between your lashes and eyebrow. Blend a little
shadow in the area between your upper lashes and the hollow so that
it doesn't look like you've drawn a line above your eye. Keep in
mind that less really is more when you're working with makeup. If
you're not sure how to use a particular cosmetic, it's best to leave
it out of your makeup routine.
Eyelashes
Eyelashes are a terrific eye-opener. Curl them
before you apply mascara; at the base, halfway up, and then at the
tip to create a rounded curl (rather than an "L"). Blondes usually
look best in brown mascara, and brunettes look best wearing black
mascara. Unless you have blue or purple hair, stay away from blue
and purple mascara.
Eyebrows
For picture perfect eyebrows, choose a pencil
or powder in a shade that complements your skin tone and hair color.
Fair complexions should use a blonde or light brown shade, olive
complexions should use brown, and African-American skin should use
dark gray tones. Pencils should be used only to fill in sparse
areas, not create eyebrows where none exists. After you've filled in
your eyebrows, set them with a clear or slightly tinted eyebrow gel.
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