Animal Print Eye Makeup

If you are going clubbing, doing a photoshoot or just feel like doing something different and a little bit wild... you should try experimenting with animal print eye makeup, no you did not misread it. I said animal print eye makeup. I'm talking about cheetah print, zebra print, even cow or giraffe print if you're feeling extra ballzy. Well there are a couple of ways to achieve this look, if you don't feel like spending too much money on something that's way too expensive for what it is then I have some tips for you.

Bright colors go great with animal print, this person has chosen to incorporate liquid eye glitter into their look

The first thing I definitely recommend is doing your research before you begin, taking some time to look up some reference pictures, starting with the print you want to put on your eyes. If you are new to this technique I would highly suggest googling some images of people who have drawn/painted your desired print on their own eyes to get an idea of how you want your's to look. There are a lot of great makeup artists out there who have amazing works that incorporate the pattern you are looking for into their looks.

If you are feeling bold you can also venture outside the eyelid

Certain makeup artists have their own thoughts and opinions on what works best for certain looks, one thing I would definitely suggest is ALWAYS using liquid eyeliner, sometimes pencil eyeliners can come out dull, smudgey or blurry looking. I never use pencil for patterns and animal print, and as always never skip out on the eye primer. This kind of look is something that can turn disastrous if it's not done right, and the last thing you want is your hard work gathered up in the crease of your eyelid.

Practice makes perfect! Rushing and not using reference pictures can be detrimental to your look.

If you are like me, then you probably learn better from hands on tutorials rather than looking at pictures or diagrams. For people like us I would recommend looking up some video tutorials since not everyone has a friend they can go to in order to learn this type of stuff. I wish you all luck! And remember, practice practice practice!!!!

Where To Buy Bright Eyeshadow

As you may know, I love working with bright eyeshadows. A lot of people ask me questions relevant to where I buy my eyeshadow, why some colors don't come out as bright as they seem on the palette, what brands I recommend, etc. I am going to answer all of those questions in this post. If I missed something, feel free to email me any questions or concerns.

Q: What brands do you personally recommend?

A: The best brands of bright colored eyeshadow in my opinion based on personal experience are MAC, Medusa, Sugar Pill, and Urban Decay. They blend well and last longer than drug store makeup. You can buy some of these in your local MAC store, Macy's or Sephora. However, I have only been able to find Medusa and Sugar Pill online.

Q: I am on a tight budget and can't afford the brands that you suggested. Is there any cheap way that I can achieve the look I'm trying to create?

A: Well, yes but no. Normally you get what you pay for. The L'Oreal HIP eyeshadows are slightly cheaper than MAC by a dollar or two, they do come out bright and colorful but they don't blend nearly as well. I really like their eye powder pigments but those can be a bit pricey. Recently I discovered Wet 'n Wild color icon eyeshadow trio palettes that come with a shade for your eyelid, eye crease and brow bone. I highly recommend these and personally find these to be $3 well spent. I have Spoiled Brat and I Dream Of Greenie but they do have less bright trio palettes as well. You can find these at your local Rite Aid and probably other drug stores. Everything else I have tried mostly comes out much lighter on the skin than shown on the palette.

Q: Every time I wear eyeshadow I always find myself reapplying it because it all gathers in the crease of my eye and leaves an ugly awkward line, what do I do??

A: Invest in eye primer, it is essential for longlasting and good looking eye makeup. I highly recommend MAC's primer for eyelids as it has never failed me and I wouldn't be caught dead without it ;)

Q: So I acquired my bright colors, but I'm still not feeling it. Am I doing something wrong?

A: Are you missing something? Perhaps some mascara, eyeliner, and most importantly a shimmery light color for your brow bone? You can't just slab some bright colors on your eyes and expect it to look great, you have to have certain elements to help your eyes pop. A little mascara can do a lot for your look, and I always wear black liquid eyeliner with my bright colors (usually just a thin line) and remember, liquid is for the top lid only! You don't have to use a pencil on the bottom as some people feel that it makes their eyes look smaller, but for certain looks I like to use both, especially a bright colored pencil on the bottom. Also, you should always use a white eyeshadow or pearly neutral tone on your browbone as it helps bring attention to your eyes and makes your look a lot less dull and cheap. Also, remember to BLEND! Blending is essential regardless of any color your wear but if you don't blend your bright colors well you will end up looking like a clown.

Using nothing but a bright color eyeshadow on your eyes can be detrimental to your look

Q: Now that I have mastered the basics of applying bright eye makeup, I would like to experiment with liquid eyeliner techniques like winged/cat eye liner, animal prints and other shapes/patterns. Got any advice for me?

A: Liquid eyeliner takes a great deal of practice and you should definitely experiment with different looks as soon as you get the hang of it. It is very difficult to make it perfectly even so keep practicing and don't give up! I would highly recommend looking up some tutorials on youtube to help learn how to master the look you are trying to achieve.

Q: Is there anything else I should know that could help me in the long run?

A: One thing that a lot of talented makeup artists like to do is put scotch tape on the side of their eyes to help make their eyeshadow look more even and less messy when blending. Also, if I were you I wouldn't even think about investing in bright colors until you acquire eye primer, liquid eyeliner, mascara and a shimmery white or natural color eye shadow for your brow bone... but this is all just one person's opinion, right?

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Makeup Tips for Eye Glass Wearers

Figuring out the right makeup can seem tricky if you wear glasses. Luckily, your best bet is a simple routine that adds polish without competing with frames.

Thanks to updated technology, newer glasses have lenses that are flatter than the old rounded shape, so they don't visually magnify or shrink the eye as much as they used to.
But frames -- regardless of shape, size, or color -- must be considered when you apply makeup, says Beth Katz, a Los Angeles makeup artist (and glasses wearer).
Her advice:
Go easy on the eyes. "Many women who wear glasses try to intensify their eye makeup, but that's a big mistake," says Katz. Dark, bright, or contoured eye shadows can clash too much with frames, giving you a garish look. Generally, the bolder the frame -- in color or design -- the less eye makeup you need.

With fingertips, apply and blend a neutral cream shadow (it won't flake onto lenses like powder shadow can) from lid to just shy of the brow bone. Try Clinique Touch Base For Eyes in Canvas.
For extra definition and a clean finish, curl lashes and apply one coat of dark mascara; minimize clumping by wiping wand with a tissue before application. Avoid frosted or glittery shadows; they're too flashy to wear with glasses.

Balance the face. If you wear blush, lightly dust it on the apples of your cheeks (not too close to your nose). Lips, says Katz, need strong color to balance glasses. Try a deep, rich shade of plum, wine, or red in a matte or demi-matte finish, like new Garneta Lipcolour by L'Oreal.
Keep brows well groomed. Since most glasses fall just under them, attention is drawn right to stray hairs and straggly brows. Fill in obvious gaps with brow powder applied with a stiff angled brush.

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