February 6, 2004, Newsletter Issue #111: Your Eyes-The Windows to Your Soul

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Is the eye merely our light-sensitive organ of vision, a spherical structure approximately one inch in diameter with a pronounced bulge on its surface? Sounds like something out of a science fiction story. Yet, our eyes are one of the most important features on our face. Our eyes not only allow us to see, they show emotion…joy, love, fear and even anger. It is said that when we address one another we should look directly into the eyes of the speaker. A baby’s eyes get noticed for being so large and round, a man’s eyes get noticed for their color and expressiveness. A woman’s eyes should get noticed for the same intrinsic qualities, not for the amount of makeup she has adorned them with. It has always been my philosophy that makeup allows us to enhance the beauty that which nature has already provided us. That being said, let’s talk about eye makeup application tips.

I like to start with the eyeliner. No matter which type of liner you prefer, (liquid, pencil or even powder) get as close to the lashes as possible, staying on the outside of the eye. Do not apply liner inside the lash line, as this could cause the transfer of bacteria into the eyes. Keep this line of color subtle. Gently smudge it a little with the end of an eye shadow applicator or a brush for a softer, more natural look.

It is always a good idea to apply your eye shadow prior to your cheek color. This way, if the product finds its way onto your cheeks, you can simply brush it away. You may want to dust a little translucent powder on your cheeks and under your eyes to make for an easy clean-up. For a simple, natural look, stick to the neutrals. A quick trick when you are pressed for time is simply to use your cheek color, and gently blend it over the entire eye lid. With three kids and a hectic morning routine, I frequently use this technique. For a more dramatic look, use two or even three eye colors. Choose a midtone shade for over the entire eye lid. Gently blend a darker color into the crease. Blend with a soft crease brush, using gentle strokes up and down so that the crease color fades seamlessly onto the brow bone and the lower lid. Use the midtone again on the lower lid and blend up into the crease. If you are feeling daring, choose a third, lighter color to highlight the brow bone. Blending is the key operation here. No heavy lines of color please. For evening, use the same technique but try more shimmery eye colors.

Lastly, let’s not forget our trusty friend, mascara. Apply your mascara last to avoid smudging it when applying your liner and shadow. Also, any loose shadow particles will stick to your freshly applied mascara…not a good look. Waterproof mascara is great for sports or for going to a tear-jerking movie, however, it is difficult to remove. This can cause product build-up on the lashes, creating a cakey look. Worse yet, continuous use of waterproof mascara and product build-up can cause your precious lashes to break, thus causing you to use even more mascara. So just remember, what goes on, must come off.

The windows to your soul now sparkle with subtle color, making your eyes and you, yourself, impossible to ignore. Those around you won’t be able to take their bulging spheres off of your beautiful eyes.

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