How to Minimize Wide Set Eyes | Tip Off Tuesday

makeup corrections for wide set eyes by amariebeauty featuring a curling mascara

How to minimize the appearance of wide set eyes.

• Apply a darker shade of eye shadow from the inner corner of the eye toward your nose.  
• Blend a lighter shadow from the middle toward the outer corner.
• Apply mascara with inward strokes. 

That is the basic makeup correction for wide set eyes.  Dark colors have a minimizing effect so using this technique draws the space together.

How to Lift Drooping Eyelids Using Makeup | Tip Off Tuesday

Drooping or low eyelids can be visually lifted using makeup to correct the look.  Obviously this is no miracle, we won't be picking up a scalpel or anything just using a little cosmetic correction technique. 

• Keep the under area of the outer brow tweezed to provide a better arch.
• Use eyeshadow to shade along the eyelid fold, blend and smudge outward.
• Place highlighter directly under and along the eyebrow arch.
• Eyeliner should be applied very thin and thickened slightly at the outside corner in a point to provide a lifted look.

The RIGHT eye pictured marked R has the eyebrows tweezed less and no highlighter added.
The LEFT eye pictured marked L was tweezed using the method described above and the highlighter was added along the arch.

In doing the outlined steps above you keep the attention from drawing downward and away from the lowering eyelid.

Highlighter on the arch of the brow is a nice way to showcase any eye type.  Keep those eyebrows looking precise and held in place using this DIY brow gel.

side note:  I realize my eyelids aren't exactly hanging low but you get the idea of how you can open and lift the space.

Makeup for a Summer Bride

Get a flawless complexion.

• moisturize for the correct skin type
• prime for long wear and oil control
• conceal complexion imperfections
• apply foundation for even coverage
• add bronzer lightly along the apples of the cheeks through the temples, making a C shape
• brush blush along the cheek bones and blend the edges for a natural glow
• set with powder   

Romanticize the eyes. 

• apply a neutral shade all over the lid, lash line to brow
• contour with a few shades darker in the crease of the lid blending out well
• add a darker shade just in the center of the crease where you contoured for depth
• line the upper lash line and smudge only enough to create a soft line rather than harsh, repeat on the bottom
• use a shimmering white highlighter shadow to line the eyebrow arch
• highlight the inner corner by sweeping just a dab on
• fill in eyebrows with brow pencil and blend
• finish with mascara

Finish with a natural pout.

• line lips with a lip toned liner
• fill with a pale natural shade with lip conditioners 

Wedding day makeup varies based on the season and the bride.  This makeup collection is for a bride wanting a romantic natural look for a summer wedding that is outdoors.  For any outdoor event in the hot summer season a natural look works in your favor.

For your best looking face with any makeup look, know your skin type and pay attention to your skin care.  

Wet Eyeshadow Pulls Double Duty | Tip Off Tuesday

Any eyeshadow can double as an eyeliner by simply wetting a liner brush or q-tip before dipping it in the eyeshadow color then applying..

You can also apply the eyeshadow wet all over the eyelid for bolder, more intense color, turning your eyeshadow into a double duty product.  Win win.

Virtual Eye Glasses Shopping

 

I have posted about enhancing your eye color using complimentary colors to your own eyes using eyeshadow but how about doing the same with glasses.  That will make your eye color pop right through the lenses even with a bare face.  I have green eyes so I tried some fun purple Miss Sixty frames.


Eyebrows are the frame of our faces but when we need to wear eyeglasses they tend to take center stage.  Choosing frames that compliment your face, don't steal all the beauty and coordinate with your makeup palette can be tough to accommodate and shopping can be an indecisive nightmare.

GlassesUSA.com is simplifying the process with the virtual try on feature which allows you to upload a photo of yourself and virtually try on pairs in your own home.  Buying things online always leaves a slight element of the unknown.  Here you have the added insurance that you chose the right frames because they offer a 100% money back guarantee. 

The price guarantee and virtual try on make shopping for eye glasses online less stressful.

There is something for everyone.  My favorite is the tortoise frame, I want them for everything!  The online store carries affordable multifocal glasses and has a huge selection of favorites in the designer boutique.   I am also loving the vintage style section they have.  It has more unique and definitive styles that many of us are after. 

tortoise shell glasses image courtesy of GlassesUSA.com

Don't forget to play with the virtual try on feature, I was surprised at the pairs I choose that I never would of picked up in the store that looked great.  Use code Blog10 for 10% off any prescription pair.    



This is a sponsored post by GlassesUSA.com.  All opinions are completely my own and based and my own experience.

Remove Mascara Mistakes | Tip Off Tuesday

Use a "magic" eraser to remove mascara or eyeliner smears.  

Take a qtip and lightly coat it in foundation.  

Use it as you would a pencil eraser and clean up the smears without wrecking your finished makeup.

Shimmer Eyeshadow Settles in Fine Lines | Tip Off Tuesday

Eyeshadow that is shimmering, metallic or containing glitter tends to settle into fine lines and wrinkles. To avoid making lines more apparent use shimmer sparingly or not at all in delicate areas.  Instead opt for a little shimmer on your cheek bones or in your lip color.

Bold Waterproof Eyeliner | Tip Off Tuesday

A good makeup look for the beach that will keep you looking polished is bold eyeliner.

Water makes it tough to keep a made up face but if you want to add a little flavor that will stay put do a bold thick stroke of eyeliner along the top eyelid.  Pair that with waterproof mascara.

This look adds personality to the beauty routine for the heat I published on Monday as part of the Summer Beauty Series.

DIY Eye Makeup Remover Pads

Supply List
1/2 T baby wash
1 T grapeseed oil
6 oz water
cotton rounds
container with lid

• Mix the baby wash, grapeseed oil and water together.  It will sud slightly, much like a bottle you can buy in stores. 
• Place cotton rounds in container and slowly pour the mixture on top of the cotton rounds and let it absorb through the stack.
• Make batches of about 20 at a time.  This allows the eye makeup remover to penetrate all the cotton rounds and keeps them fresh. 
• Store the eye makeup remover pads tightly closed.
• For efficient, fast removal follow my use guide here, How to Remove Eye Makeup.

A note about my take on DIY beauty recipes.
I love simple recipes, DIY beauty and minimal chemical ingredients.  However I also love convenience and haven't made a switch to living all organic and eco harmoniously just yet.  I do my part at respecting the earth.  Equally as important is my goal at buying things intentionally.  I read labels, I educate myself on what those big words are and do for a gal and I strive to purchase minimally processed and chemically packed products.

Additionally all eyes are not created equal and all though this is made up of gentle ingredients it may not be for everyone.  I have sensitive eyes and store bought formula's irritate mine and this homemade eye makeup remover works with no problem.  

Removing Eye Makeup | Tip Off Tuesday

It's all in the details.

• With your eyes closed hold a makeup remover pad on top of the lid for about 10 seconds.  This loosens the makeup off your lashes and makes wiping away the liner and mascara easier.
• Use gentle pressure and wipe down and inward toward the inner corner of the eye, repeat until all mascara is removed.  
• Use enough moisture so you are not dragging across the delicate eye area.  

On Monday we are making our own eye makeup remover pads.  Come back and make your own too.

How about cleansing the whole face?  Read my DIY facial here.

Bronzer on a Budget | Hard Candy Makeup

I bought this box of Hard Candy products for $8.  It has a full size Baked Bronzer and smaller tubes of the face primer, body and face illuminator and sparkle lip gloss (not pictured).  Beyond worth it for the bronzer alone.

I use Hard Candy Baked Eyeshadows because they are highly pigmented and come in fabulous colors.  My hopes were high that I would love the Baked Bronzer too but we all know how inexpensive bronzer can get scary and turn a gal ultra orange.  Honestly this applies and looks like high end bronzer.  It's not glittery and has a great glow and color.

The face and body illuminator does have a sparkle to it, not over bearing glitter but a subtle sparkle and bronzed glow.

The gloss was somewhat sticky but not the worst I've used and I loved the look of it, the shine made my lips look full and supple.

The primer did it's job, it kept my shine down throughout the day and I did use less foundation to get the coverage I wanted.

I linked this post up to the Sharing the Beauty series!

Try Cat Eyes | Tip Off Tuesday

Cat eyes are fun way to play up your eyes and change up your look dramatically.  To try cat eyes use a liquid liner with a thin brush.  That will give you the most precise control over the size and angle of the line you create.

Keep liquid foundation handy.  A dot of that on the end of qtip makes the perfect eraser for eye makeup mistakes.  Read that tip here.

Cat Eyes by amariebeauty featuring cat sunglasses
 

Tip Off Tuesday: Enhancing your Eyes

If you are trying a bold color eyeshadow remember this tip before you check out.  When using an eyeshadow from the same color family as your own eye color select a lighter shade to make your eyes pop.  A darker shade “steals” the color and takes the focus off your eyes.  Another option is to choose a complimentary color to your eyes. Complimentary colors in any shade enhance and showcase your eye color.  Read this post to see what product I used and how I got the look.

scary! nearly naked eye

using purple to enhance green

Go get more eyeshadow info at the Sharing the Beauty link party!

Aloe Vera Gel the Eyebrow Gel Bargain | Tip Off Tuesday

Eyebrows are the frame of your facial features.  Save your money to book your routine brow upkeep and skip on the pricey brow gel.  Keep brows looking precise and in place with a dab of Aloe Vera Gel. 

Grab it for a few dollars at drug or discount stores. 


Using Aloe Vera as  eyebrow gel is one of many uses.  I use it on my clients after a wax to reduce redness and seal the opened up pores.  It has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.  
It's most commonly used for sunburn relief but try it to take the red out of a pimple.  Use it to seal in moisturizer in the drying winter months.  
You can't go wrong with this purchase. You will stash it for some usage!