Eye Makeup techniques

How to Apply Eye Shadow to Different Shapes of Eyes

Almond eyes :

Considered to have “perfect” proportion, any eye technique will work.

Down turned eyes:

The focus for this eye shape, is to shade  ‘up and out’. Apply  liner close to the upper lash line and blend shadow along the  socket line in the outer 2/3 of the eyes. Curling  lashes and applying mascara can also help to “lift” the eyes.

Protruding Eyes:

This  eye shape has a bulge from the sock to the lash and can be difficult to work  with.the best way to shade this eye is use medium to dark mattee colors as illustrated below.

Close Set Eyes:

Eyes narrow  than one eye width are regarded as close set.Use light colours on the inner corners, and extend the outer corners using  dark colours. Line outer corner, use mascra on outer corners

Deep Eyes Set:

The eye is deep into socket, with a small mobile lid. Apply light colors on the mobile lid with a deeper  color on and just above the socket line, blending up and out.

Hooded Eyes:

A fold of skin hangs over  the socket line. This happens with age .Use matte colours in medium to dark and keep eye make up simple.