Beautiful eyes are a must in accessories this year! Your eyes are the first impression you give when meeting people. There are many looks to be given with your eyes. Start by always getting plenty of rest – you don’t want the first thing people see to be red, tired looking eyes!
Lashes, Lashes, and more Lashes! You can choose mascara that is lengthening and thickening and it will give you a start. Mineràle makes a great mineral mascara that is lash lengthening and conditioning and uses only pure mineral color for glistening black lashes with no clumping. If your eyes are sensitive or easily infected, your best bet is to stay with a natural mineral product. Be sure to change your mascara every few months. Makeup does get old, and if you are using the same mascara you were six months ago, chances are good that it is probably bacterially infected and needs to be replaced.
Now, for fuller, flirtier lashes you will have to turn to individual false lashes or the full strip false lashes. Then there are lash extensions….I lost a quarter of my lashes from this method! As a makeup artist I have used both in my business, but with technology the way it is, we have a new category for creating beautiful, sexy eyes. If you have heard of Lash/ Brow Enhancers, you might be familiar with the TV ads that are touting longer, fuller and darker lashes that are your own lashes! The absolute “WOW” answer to a girl’s prayers! There are many brands out there ranging from $80.00 to over $100.00. My favorite brand is Nutraluxe Lash MD Beautylash – it helps prevent breakage of lashes and helps protect and repair them from damages due to harsh cosmetics and the environment. The price is very competitive and really works wonders – clinical studies prove that your eyelashes will get longer with continued use! It is not a quick fix, but you can start to see visible results in four to six weeks. You can achieve beautifully enhanced lashes and no more false lashes or extensions and no more pulling out eyelashes!
After you create the perfect pallet for your eyes, be sure to experiment with colors and don't always be locked into the same colors you use everyday! Don’t be boring and stay with the same colors you used in high school! Be bold and daring! (Or soft and subtle…) Blending is the secret to using any color you like. Be sure to line your eyes. I like to use Mineràle Eye Pencils. They are mineral makeup liners that are long lasting and won't irritate your eyes. (Can you tell I am partial to mineral cosmetics?? I just find when I make up my own face, or the face of a client, mineral makeup and natural skin care products are less likely to cause any type of allergic reaction and/or irritation and are just simply better for you because they are natural.)
One of my favorite secrets from working on the set is to use a skin tone eyeshadow (Buff is a good color) and apply it to the hollow area on the inside of your eye close to the nose...usually you can find it quickly due to the darkness there...to brighten that area... for the appearance of 5 to 10 years off your age! I don't like to use a cream concealer in that tiny area because you really want soft coverage there that will come with using a matte mineral eyeshadow. I encourage you to experiment with your eye makeup....conjure up those exotic eyes so that you are ready to bat those long lashes at your special someone!
However you decide to spice up your makeup, just know that your eyes are what will draw people in. So be sure that you take that one last look in the mirror before you leave your house and get ready to take on the world!
Fun Quote: According to Audrey Hepburn ... “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others.”
Victoria Crosby
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