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GLAMOROUS & DRAMATIC EYE Makeup Hints

1st June, 2009 - Posted by admin -

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GLAMOUROUS & DRAMATIC EYE MAKEUP HINTS

Question:   I want to play up my eyes for my glamorous Pageant competition look.  I’ve tried to copy the eye makeup in the celebrity photos, but mine just doesn’t look right.  Some of my colors are too sheer and no matter how much I put on, it’s just not dark enough.  Help!

Answer:  You can learn where and how to apply eye shadows like the professionals if you practice and use a few of the basic principles outlined below:

* The amount of pigment within an eye shadow plays an important role.  The more pigment an eye shadow contains, the more color depth you will see when you apply it.  Select ‘high-pigment’ eye shadows for best results.

* The texture of an eye shadow is also significant - is it a shimmer, frost, sheer, or matte.

* Another important aspect is color placement:  light colors help an area appear full, while dark colors make an area recede and add defininition.

* Bright colors can be blended with darker tones to mute the brightness and add a bit of colorful accent.

* Shimmer and frost shadows look prettiest when used on the top center of the eyelid and underneath the eyebrow. 

As an example: if you want to do a definining ‘contour’ of your eye:
1.  you will need a dark eyeliner at the base of your lashes
2.  followed by a light tone applied all over the lid up to the eyebrow
3.  then add a darker color in the outer corner of the lid and into the crease.  
 
For fun, you can try adding bit of accent to your eyes:
1.  place a bit of shimmer or frost on the middle of your eyelid, or
2.  add a small amount of a bright color blended carefully with the darker tones you’ve already applied.  

Apply your mascara next (and curl your eyelashes to open up your eyes). 
 
And for all-out dazzle, don’t forget a fabulous pair of Eyelashes or Crystal-studded Eyelashes to finish your look!

Select any of our Dress Color Packages and use the ‘Dramatic Look’ illustrations as a guideline to assist you. 

 

WHY select highly-pigmented makeup colors?   Makeup colors that look best for photography and stage are usually highly-pigmented, meaning they contain strong color pigments and are not sheer.  A highly-pigmented makeup color product will allow the user to apply a small amount to achieve a bit of color or it can provide darker, dramatic color when applied more heavily.  This allows flexibility for the user to achieve her preferred look.  Along with being longer-lasting, the strong color pigment in highly-pigmented makeup colors will hold up against the harsh lighting from cameras and stage lights (no washed-out, ghostly makeup looks).  Get your favorite shades of brilliant Highly-Pigmented Makeup Colors at QDazzle.com today!