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Eye Makeup

Eyes are a focal point and the way in which make-up is applied can either draw attention to the signs of aging or subdue them. When selecting a eye shadow, choose a product which will not gather in the wrinkled skin of the eyelid. Matte colors are better than frosted shades because they do not accentuate redundant eyelid skin. Neutral, softer colors in shadows, eyeliners, and mascaras will add definition to the contour of eyes without emphasizing the signs of aging. Curling the eyelashes and defining the eyebrows will give a fresher, younger look to eyes.

The simplest look is one where there is no eye shadow. Just the same shade of foundation/powder can be blended on the eyelids, followed by mascara brushed lightly on the upper and lower lashes. It gives a fresh, clean, and young look to the eyes. Other subtle looks include using the same shade as your blusher on your eyelids, with a thin line of liquid/pencil/cake eyeliner and mascara, of course, for a perfect finish.

Eye shadow needs to be color coordinated or offset. Blending is the key to successful eye shadow application. Remember that shiny and light reflecting shades make features prominent, and matte and dark colors make features recede and hide. So shiny eye shadows used on bulging eyes can be a mistake. For close-set eyes, use shiny shadow (light colored) on the inside of the eye corners and dark colors on the outside corners (to draw the eyes out, lengthwise).

If you wear glasses, take into consideration the effect of lenses have on your eyes as you apply your make-up. Glasses which correct nearsightedness make the eyes look small, whereas the opposite is true in the case of glasses which correct farsightedness.