Dramatic Eye Makeup - Top Makeup Techniques For Achieving Dramatic Eyes (Part 2)

Dramatic eye makeup is a technique many women try to learn or improve on. In part 1, simple yet dramatic eye makeup application techniques were described. The use of eyeshadow colors is a easy and straightforward way of making your eyes pop. When specific eyeshadow colors are used, your eye color stands out. This draws attention to your eyes.

Secondly, another way of achieving a dramatic look is to master the cat eye technique. This step by step cat eye guide shows you exactly how to master this eye makeup application technique with ease and reproducibility. Visit part 1 of this article for more in depth detail on the uses of color to make your eyes stand out and to learn the basic steps involved in the cat eye technique.

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Dramatic Eye Makeup - Top Makeup Techniques For Achieving Dramatic Eyes (Part 2)

#3 - Let's dive into a dramatic eye with even more intensity. This doesn't necessarily mean that it's more complicated or involves heavier makeup application , it just means that there are a couple of extra makeup application steps. Keep in mind that you can still only use 1 main eyeshadow color, possibly a slightly darker or deeper color for this look, so in many ways, your makeup application technique is still straightforward.

Remember that you can modify this dramatic eye makeup technique according to your particular eye shape.

TECHNIQUE: 1- After preparing face and eye area, apply base color eyeshadow in a light neutral color over entire eye area, from upper eyelid to brow bone. This shade creates a balanced eye by evening out skin tone and by creating a perfect working canvas for the next step.

2- Pick a taupe or medium brown shade depending on eye color and skin tone. Apply to outer 2/3 of upper eyelid area and eye crease with a medium eye makeup brush. Sweep this same color under 1/3 of lower eyelid area with smaller makeup brush. BLEND WELL.

3- Apply liquid or gel eyeliner in black to entire upper eyelid area, from inner to outer corner of eye. Extend into a cat eye if desired. Smudge slightly with a sponge tip applicator into 1/3 of outer area into lower lid lash line for more intensity.

4- Apply false eyelashes , making sure that the longer artificial lashes are at outer corners of eyes.

5- Apply 2 coats of black mascara.

6- Apply highlighter to brow bone and dot inner corners of eyes too.

7- For a more sexy look, line inner rims of eyes.

VOILA!

#4 - Now for my favourite look of all...

SMOKEY EYES -

You can't go wrong with smokey eyes. So many women are now experimenting with different eyeshadow colors to achieve a smokey eye look. All can range from neutral to - colorful to -dark and intense. They also all yield dramatic eyes. They are trendy and fresh. It is an absolute MUST to try some of them! For great smokey eyes ideas see  www.easymakeupguide.com/smokeyeyes.html

#5 - Want even more DRAMATIC EYES? Well, there is another way of achieving this. Just when you thought nothing could be more intense and dramatic than smokey eyes with dark eyeliner, eyeshadow and false eyelashes...THINK AGAIN!

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Dramatic Eye Makeup - Top Makeup Techniques For Achieving Dramatic Eyes (Part 2)

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5 of the Best Makeup Techniques For Black Women

African American women find it especially hard to get the art of applying make-up right. This is not for any lack of skill or technique, but primarily because they have trouble finding products that match the tone of their skin. For a very long time, Afro-American women were trying to make do with make-up products that were designed especially for white skin. Things have changed now as there are several companies that have launched exclusive make-up products for the black women.

Whatever the range of products there might be out there for women with dark skin, you cannot begin unless you have identified the shade or the undertone of the skin. So, let's start there.

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Understand the Tone of your Skin

5 of the Best Makeup Techniques For Black Women

To say that all Afro-American women have 'dark colored' skin is as ridiculous as saying that there is only one red color. All colors have shades and so do brown and beige. You have to begin by identifying your skin tone in order to choose the right kind of make-up for yourself. Broadly speaking, black skin can be categorized into three types - dark, medium, and light. Apart from this, there are also undertones to your skin, which could be cool, neutral, or warm.

Foundation

The best foundation is the kind that blends with the tone of your skin and makes it look even. What type of foundation you buy will depend entirely on what you are most comfortable using. You can choose from among liquid, stick, cream, or powder foundations.

Clean and moisturize your face before you apply the foundation. Apply the foundation evenly onto your face and neck with either a cosmetic sponge or your fingers, blending it into the skin with downward strokes.

Concealers

You won't need a concealer if you have a flawless skin. However, if you feel the need to hide blemishes, choose a concealer that is one shade lighter than the tone of your skin. You don't need to apply the concealer to your whole face, just your problem areas, after which, you spread it with the help of your fingers, or a make-up brush. After the concealer is applied, dust your face gently with loose powder, so that it gets a smooth appearance.

Eye Makeup

What color eye shadow you wear will depend on what time of the day you are wearing it. If you are dressing for work, you will find neutral shades to be the best choice. Along with the time of day, you will also need to match your eye shadow to your skin tone.

If you've got medium-brown skin tone, gray, mauve, and brown, will look great. For black women with slightly darker skins, colors like violet, navy blue, and chocolate would be perfect. For day time, apply a very light coat of eye shadow, whereas for nights, it should be a darker and a heavier coat.

Blush

This is one area where black women can make some bad choices regarding the color. Peach, pinks, red, and orange look a lot better on a lighter skin tone, not a dark one. For your skin, browns and coppers would be the best choice.

The key to applying the blush well is in using a good brush. While it is typically applied on the cheeks, blush can also be used on the neck, chin, and forehead, though, only lightly.

5 of the Best Makeup Techniques For Black Women

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