Summer weddings, vacations, parties- all great opportunities to show off those flirty windows to your soul. (Your eyes, of course.) So here are a few tips on how to do eye makeup for the summertime.

1. Start with a great matte concealer- Whether you are worried about fine lines, or creases from the summertime heat, a foundation like the i.d. Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Minerals 0.03 oz Bisque is your answer. A matte concealer created for the eyelid area prepares a smooth surface for your eye shadow. It’s the perfect beginning.
2. Then find an array of summertime tones that will compliment your eye color- This is a lot smarter than trying to match your outfit. And notice I said compliment your eye color-not match it. That’s like having your picture taken in a blue shirt in front of a blue wall. You want your eyes to pop out, not blend in! If you want to find an array of fun and festive summertime colors try the Sephora Summer Blockbuster Palette. It’s got 24 different eye shadow shades, including soft golden champagne shimmer and deep dusty plum shimmer.
3. Buy a good brush- Do not use those silly little sponge applicators! That is a mandate from beauty central. Buy a good eye shadow brush, preferably two. Try the Bare Escentuals Tapered Shadow Brush Tapered Eye Shadow Brush. In my humble opinion, a brush does a far superior job of both applying and blending shades. Hey- that’s why the pros use them.

Finally, when you are thinking about how to do eye makeup, it’s usually best to start with your lighter shade, and think about what you want to emphasize from there. I’ve talked about how to make your eyes look wider or closer together in other posts. Just remember that lighter colors open up spaces, and darker colors attract attention. Figuring out how to do eye makeup is a combination of common sense, a willingness to play around and see what works for you, and finding the right tools and advice.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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