Eye Makeup Tips For Beginners

By Vanshika Chawla in Eye Makeup July 15, 2020

Whether you are a professional makeup artist in India or a beginner who is just starting out with makeup, eye makeup can be a little tricky. We could all use a few handy tips and tricks for perfect eye makeup application. With the help of these tricks and tips you can work that magic and can achieve the so on-point eye makeup look.

Below we have put together a list of simple eye makeup tips, tricks and techniques for all the beginners for nailing any eye makeup look you choose to take on. This will help you go straight from being a novice to Pro.

Know your eye shape

Knowing your eye shape should ideally be the first step in determining how and where you should apply eye makeup.Each eye shape has its own corresponding techniques to enhance their beauty.

Close Set Eyes

Highlight the Eyebrow bone and the inner corner of the eyes to make them more prominent and open. Avoid using darker shade in the inner corner of the eyes, apply it only from the outer corner to the crease.

Wide Set Eyes

This eye shape is quite easy to work with. Just avoid using shimmery shade at the inner corner of the eyes as it will emphasizes the space. Instead, try using a darker shade to make them look close together.

Deep Set Eyes

Applying dark eyeshadow should be avoided on this eye shape as it will make the eyes more sunken. Go for lighter and popping eyeshadows. Avoid using wing eyeliner as well.

Almond Eyes

You are really lucky if you have Almond eye shape. These are the most symmetrical of all the eye shapes and all kind of eye makeup suits them. So you can actually experiment with different looks.

Protruding Eyes

Eye makeup on protruding eyes can be tricky as you don’t want the eyes to be too bright or awake. The key is to keep it minimal and go for nude eyeshadows. The preference should be given to matte shadow over the shimmer one. Instead of eyeliner, tightlining is the best way to go and go easy on falsies and mascara.

Downturned Eyes

The trick is to go heavier on the eyeliner. Cat-eye and winged looks are really great to lift up the eyes. Curling your lashes and applying mascara also adds an extra eye lift.

Hooded Eyes

Hooded eyes appears to be smaller because of the extra layer of skin covering the crease. Focus should be on making the eyes brighter and bigger. Use lighter shadow on the inner corner and dark shadow should be only applied on the crease.

Monolid Eyes

Monolid eyes are mostly common in Asian women. They don’t have the crease so you have to make an illusion of false crease. Apply thin eyeliner and go heavy on mascara.

Invest in good eye makeup brushes

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There are many colourful and eye-catching brushes available in the market that are fun and looks really cute, but if you ask a professional makeup artist about the best eye makeup brushes, their selection definitely without any doubt will be classic, refined and time tested.

As a best makeup artist in Gurgaon, when we talk about eye makeup, the first thing that comes to our mind is applying eye shadow. When you are applying eye shadow then the right set of eye makeup brushes are a complete game changer.

Eye makeup brushes comes in a set or you can individually buy them as well. Each brush serves a distinctly different purpose. So, whether you are fond of, either a smokey eyes, or you are dramatic cut crease person, there’s an eye shadow brush for everything.

It’s always advisable to invest in a good quality eye makeup brushes as they will go a long way and at the same time will help you in seamless application and blending.

There are few basics and must to have eyeshadow brushes that you need to know.

Eye Liner Brush

Eyeliner brush are normally fine-pointed brush that are extremely useful for drawing fine lines. They are very helpful while drawing curved or winged liner. They help in achieving precise shape and line.

Eye Contour Brush

Eye contour brush has an angular edge that is perfect for blending the eyeshadow and contouring the edges of the eyes by giving it depth and definition.

Eye Shadow Brush

Eye shadow brush is normally used to evenly apply cream and powder eyeshadows on the lids.

Eye Blending Brush

A good eye blending brush is a must have for every makeup artist or a makeup lover. It is very essential to blend in your eye shadow and eye blending brush helps in seamlessly blending the product on the lids.

Eyeshadow Application Tips

Eyeshadow helps in adding depth and giving dimension to your eyes. If you are applying the eyeshadow using the correct technique then it will also help you in making your eyes look bigger and will accentuate the eye colour.

Below are few eye shadow application tips to start with.

The first and the most important tip is to invest in good quality products as it will go a long way and will be easy to blend.
If you want your eyeshadow to be long lasting without any creases and the shadow colours to pop out – then always use a good eye primer before the eyeshadow application.
Should always start with a shimmer less base shadow that matches the lightest skin tone on your face and apply it all over your lid. It helps in blending the shadow properly.
If you want your eyes to appear bigger and more of an almond shape, then the general rule to be followed is- apply lighter colours to the inner third of your eyes while darker colours should be applied to the outer corner of the eyes.
Never forget to apply eyeshadow to the area below your eye. This will help in pulling the look together.
Cover your eyelid with a white eye pencil to make brighter eyeshadow colours like pink, green, orange and blue to pop out.
If you are want a smokier look, then smudge some brown or black base shadow over your lids and apply the coloured eyeshadow over the top. It works really well for darker eyeshadows.
In order to accentuate your eye colour, learn the colour combinations that suits your eye colour. Like, purple-lilac tones compliments green eyes the best, warm bronzy shades are perfect for blue eyes and earthy greens will make your brown eyes pop the most.
When you are applying the colour to your lid then make sure that you pat it on the eyelid, rather than brushing it on.
Cream eyeshadows are really easy to apply and blend. They are a lazy girl’s best friend.

Eyeliner Tips

The most basic steps of doing your eye makeup is the eyeliner application. It’s as staple as a lipstick for many people and they can’t go out without it. It depends on the texture as well as your preference that how you would like to apply your eyeliner – either a smudged or a defined way. It looks great either ways, you just have to follow some tips and techniques to perfect your eyeliner game.

Apply the eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible to make your eyelashes look denser.
Tight lining is also a very easy makeup trick to achieve thicker and fuller looking lashes. Instead of lining above your lashes, it requires you to line your upper lash line.
Dot your lashes and connect them with a brush to create an even stroke for an easy eyeliner application.
The tip of your eyeliner brush should be thin but blunt to achieve the precision and the perfect shape.
Line your waterline with a white or nude eyeliner for the illusion of getting naturally bigger eyes.
To prevent your eyeliner from smudging or bleeding, top it up with powder or pressed eye shadow
If you are a beginner and not so confident with liquid liner, then you can start off with a pencil liner and can top it up with liquid liner.
If you are struggling to achieve that perfect sharp winged eyeliner, use a Sellotape or stencil for that sharp and straight edge.
For a less dramatic and daytime look, you can apply a black or brown eye pencil along the upper lash line and blend it out with your finger or a cotton bud.
Bright eye makeup is not just for your lids, you can also play around with bright eyeliner by only applying it to certain areas.
There is no right way to do an eyeliner, so play around with it as eyeliner sets the boundaries of your eyes.

Mascara Application Tips

Mascara is one product that completely transforms your eyes giving you that extra oomph. It is a total game changer and adds drama to your eyes.

Below are few tips to keep in mind for that bang-on mascara application.

Apply your mascara always starting from the roots of your lashes and then wiggle your way up to the tips. This will instantly volumize and lengthen your lashes.
Wait for at least 10 seconds between the two coats while applying mascara, to avoid them from being clumpy.
Excess mascara should be always wiped off from the wand before applying it for an even coat.
Curl your lashes with a good quality eyelash curler before applying mascara. It will give a really good lift to the lashes.
If lower lash mascara doesn’t suit you then focus on making your top lash all the more volumized and defined.
Avoid pumping the wand while pulling it out as it will only send in the air and the product will dry out. To prevent it, just swirl the wand.

Eyebrow Tips

Eyebrows are one thing that is quite underrated, however if done properly they provide structure to your face. They frame the eyes and enhance your beauty quotient.

Below are few tips to be followed to get that perfect brow.

There are various brow product available in the market like brow wax, gel or pomade, brow mascara, brow pencils and powders, you can choose as per your preference and convenience.
Never fill your brows with black colour, always pick a shade that is similar to your original hair colour.
The most important mantra to keep in mind is to keep the look as natural as possible and avoid over filling and harsh lines.
Always fill the brow in light strokes and blend the product out properly, this will give it a natural look.
To keep the stray and unmanageable brow hair in place, use an eyebrow gel. You can also use a clear mascara. It helps the brow to look more tamed and groomed.
Apply highlighter on your brow-bone as this will add some height to the arch of your eyebrows.

Few More Eye Makeup Tips To Conclude With

Make sure your eyelids are clean and then apply a primer, it will help the eye makeup to not smudge and will make it long lasting.
It’s advisable to finish your eye makeup first and then do your base, as it will avoid your base from ruining due to eyeshadow fall out.
Try to balance your eye makeup with your lips. If planning to go for loud and dramatic eye makeup, then go nude on the lips. It always good to emphasize one feature at a time.
To make your eyes look brighter and more awake, apply highlighter under your brow bone, inner corners of your eyes and the center of your eyelid.
Give your eyes a lift by applying highlighter or illuminator just above the brow.
Use a blow dryer on your eyelash curler before curling your lashes, it will instantly curl your lashes and will stay for long also.
Use a blotting paper to remove the excess eyeshadow from your eyelids.
Freeze your eyeliner or brow pencils before sharpening them as it will keep them from crumbling.
Always remove your eye makeup either using a baby oil or an oil infused micellar water.

We have tried to share some really simple and doable eye makeup tips and tricks for every beginner out there who loves makeup but has been overwhelmed by the world of makeup. These tips cover all the basics and hopefully will help you while doing your eye makeup.

Keep practicing as practice will make you perfect!