No one knows better than the professionals – here are 5 top tips for creating flawless eye makeup looks. From how to apply the best layer of mascara to creating a less tired looking smoky eye, these top professional secrets have been revealed so you can make the most of your eyes and make them pop when you apply makeup.
- Curl Lashes
Celebrity makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen believes curling lashes works wonders: “Highlight the lash line by curling your lashes and coating them with black mascara. Brush a little matte eye shadow on your eyebrows to fill in sparse areas (use a color slightly lighter than your brows and a stiff, angled eyebrow brush to gently press on) and finish off with a bright lip color to brighten up the face.”
- Flawless Liquid Eyeliner
Celebrity makeup artist Rae Morris says liquid eyeliner needs to be flawless: “Any type of hard line on the face needs to be done perfectly or not at all. Messy liquid liner makes people look older and harsher.”
- How to Apply Mascara
Catwalk makeup artist Neil Scibelli on mascara application: “I have developed my own technique for applying mascara! I like to use mascara on both sides of the upper lashes. Typically, you apply mascara to the lower side of the lashes (the side closest to your eyeball). I like to also apply mascara to the upper side of the lashes (the side closest to your eyelid), curling it upward. I find that this gives lashes a more dramatic, a fuller appearance, but without clumping.”
- Mascara’s Dual Use
Makeup artist Ashley Rebecca says mascara can be used to line eyes: “Did you know mascara can double as an eyeliner? Smudge some mascara from your wand on your hand, and apply as a liner with a brush to the lash line. Finish with 3 coats of the same mascara on the lashes. This is a great tip for traveling.”
- The Perfect Smoky Eye
Makeup professional Tom Pecheux reveals the secret to making a smoky eye look less tired – by adding white eyeliner on the lower waterline and a dab of blended white eyeshadow underneath the eye: “The white will catch the light and make the eyes look darker, but not heavy.”
