Add the desired colour on the lid in the colour
family of the eyeliner (e.g. Crystal MAC eye
shadow on the lid and even deeper purple
shades in the outer corner), but STILL complete
the look with a sweep of warm or taupe brown
in the socket. This will bring it together nicely
and finish off your coloured eye to a professional
standard. All the other kids will be talking about
your artistry for days.
Not ready for a vibrant colour but want to try
something different to your average brown or
black eyeliner? Maybe something a little on the
smoky side? You’re speaking my language.
Personally I love to whack on a little metallic
bronze (MAC Teddy) or antique gold (MAC
Powersurge) but have recently fallen in love with
MAC Black Line Pearlglide Eyeliner. If you’re
like me and are partial to inner eyeliner – this is
quite perfect. Sits well in that water-line, can be
easily reapplied and in a fetching colour with its
dark tones and gold flecks. Stop it I love it.
Tip: Get that colour all around the lash-line
and make sure there are no gaps between
the liner and lid. When I see girlies who have
crudely applied liner and there is a flash of
exposed eye-lid between lash-line and said
liner, I cry inside. This is the cardinal rule of
eyeliner application – no gaps! Sharpen that
pencil and drag it along the lash line in small
strokes if need be. Get your clean brush and
smudge/tidy line to your liking. Be careful that
there is not too much product accumulated
in the inner corner of eyes as this generally
is unflattering. Start eyeliner in the middle of
lash-line and work out. Apply with an extrasharpened point to the inner corners in a fine
line.
Et voila, you are now a goddess with
smouldering eyes. Who knew?