Category — eye makeup

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One of the most fun parts about applying makeup is the cool tricks you can do to your eyes. However, it also can be the trickiest part about applying makeup! So let’s talk about some eye makeup tips that will save you time and stop the worrying.

Don’t you hate how an hour after you put on your eye makeup it starts to crease and smudge? Well, check out Urban Decay’s newest product called Eyeshadow Primer Potion. This miracle product is meant to be applied as a base before you put on your full eye makeup. It then holds your makeup in place hours longer than it would without the primer potion. Beauty reviews have already started talking about this as one of the best eye makeup tips ever!

As for other eye makeup tips, here are some to ensure that your eyes stand out and get you noticed. Start with outlining your lids with the eyeliner color of your choice.

• Combine light, medium, and dark colors of eye shadow.
• Use the medium color for your lid, the darker color for the crease, and the lightest color for the upper lid. Your eyes will pop!
• Finish off your eyes with mascara to complete the look.
  Follow these eye makeup tips to get noticed, and most of all to have fun with it!

Putting on eyeliner does not have to be difficult. It simply takes a steady hand.

First let’s look at eye liner colors. The eye liner color that you choose will have a big effect on your look.

• For a natural look go with a brown liner and for an evening or more dramatic look black liner does the trick every time.
• Dust your top and bottom lid with loose powder before applying your liner. The powder will help your liner stay in place.

• If you have a steady hand go for a liquid liner. If you are just starting out with eye liner, go with a pencil as they are easier to control.

• When applying eyeliner start in the middle of your eye and work outward toward the corner of your eye. Try to get as close to your lash line as possible. I like to line just the top lid for a more dramatic effect but you can also line the bottom eyelash line.

• You can also use a makeup sponge or a soft tissue to gently dab the eyeliner line for a softer look.

Have puffy eyes? Need to tame the redness? Have some lines around the eyes you’d rather not show off to the world?

Lack of sleep tends to result in many of the biggest issues I write about in these beauty reviews. Not to worry, there are beauty secrets even for the most sleep deprived among us.

It’s hard to conquer the aging process, and for some of us, the battle begins with our eyes. The delicate skin to be found there shows stress, fatigue, and even illness and allergies. If you’re looking for a way to fight this, you might try a handy little product called Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels.

The one-use gels are applied just under your eyes, once a week for ten minutes. Small enough to toss in your handbag or in your car, you can use them on the go; whether you’re waiting in traffic or commuting on an airplane. Besides, I like beauty secrets that require me to close my eyes for a few minutes!

Nobody likes to look out at the world from puffy, lined eyes, and this is a great way to relax a bit while taking better care of yourself. Paying attention to the eye area just once a week will bring you long-term benefits; you’ll look better and feel better, too.

Eye gels do beat cucumber slices, which tend to rot and drip if taken along in your purse – they aren’t very portable and unless you also enjoy eating cucumbers, they end up being wasted. So you don’t need to go through the day looking as tired as you feel. And the real beauty secret is that once you look more energized, you’re likely to feel that way!

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For those suffering with dark under eye circles , there is hope. I have mentioned this product before but it definitely bears repeating. Lemon-Aid by Benefit is absolutely amazing at concealing dark circles under your eyes. It is like they disappear and leave your entire face looking brighter and younger.

I have seen women go from looking like they haven’t slept in weeks to looking like they just got back from a refreshing vacation in seconds.

So what is this product?Well they claim that “Benefit Lemon Aid is a miracle-working soft-yellow correcting cream that instantly hides redness and discoloration on your eyelids.” I am sure that this is true but I have also personally seen it work wonders when applied under the eyes. I tend to get skeptical when reviewers and the companies themselves tout a product as being a “miracle worker” but in this case they are right on the money.

I went looking for it at Ulta but apparently they don’t carry it or at least the Orlando store didn’t. I was told that you can find it at Sephora (shocker). So if you are sick of dark under eye circles definitely check this product out!

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Recently we spoke of eye care and how to reduce those puffy bags under your eyes. Well, guess what? Today I found this coupon from Sephora so that you can try out some of their under eye products for free with your next purchase. I love when you get to try on several different products ahead of time so that you can truly pick the one that’s right for you. Anyway, here is the coupon:

Get 7 Free eye samples with any $25 order on Sephora.com. Enter code EYESAMPLES at checkout. *While supplies last.

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

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

Have puffy eyes? Need to tame the redness? Have some lines around the eyes you’d rather not show off to the world?

Lack of sleep tends to result in many of the biggest issues I write about in these beauty reviews. Not to worry, there are beauty secrets even for the most sleep deprived among us.

It’s hard to conquer the aging process, and for some of us, the battle begins with our eyes. The delicate skin to be found there shows stress, fatigue, and even illness and allergies. If you’re looking for a way to fight this, you might try a handy little product called Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels.

The one-use gels are applied just under your eyes, once a week for ten minutes. Small enough to toss in your handbag or in your car, you can use them on the go; whether you’re waiting in traffic or commuting on an airplane. Besides, I like beauty secrets that require me to close my eyes for a few minutes!

Nobody likes to look out at the world from puffy, lined eyes, and this is a great way to relax a bit while taking better care of yourself. Paying attention to the eye area just once a week will bring you long-term benefits; you’ll look better and feel better, too.

Eye gels do beat cucumber slices, which tend to rot and drip if taken along in your purse – they aren’t very portable and unless you also enjoy eating cucumbers, they end up being wasted. So you don’t need to go through the day looking as tired as you feel. And the real beauty secret is that once you look more energized, you’re likely to feel that way!

Sincerely,

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

P.S. A friend just told me about a fantastic product for under the eyes called Benefit Cosmetics Lemon-Aid. She swore to me that every time that she wears it people say that she looks great. Well guess what? I met up with her for coffee the other day and the first words out of my mouth were,” You look fantastic!” I thought she had gone to a spa. She just laughed and pointed to her eyes and said Lemon Aid. Guess where I dragged her after coffee? That’s right. Straight to Sephora to pick some up. I highly recommend this product.

I’ve always said that the eyes are one of the greatest features to play up when applying your makeup. Mascara cosmetics are a great way to play up eyes because there is a range of options so that no matter what your eyes may look like, you can make them look great with a little mascara.

Using mascara cosmetics is something that many women shy away from. The idea of trying to delicately paint your eyelashes with the tiny wand is more than gals can handle. It really isn’t that bad, though. Once you learn how to do it you can quickly apply a couple coats every morning with ease.

One of the biggest issues with applying mascara cosmetics is that the mascara gets on the area around your eye and can be difficult to remove. This is caused by not allowing the mascara to dry. It is a rather fast drying product so slowing down a bit when applying will eliminate this common problem. Here are some of my best tips for choosing a great mascara!

Choose a type: As mentioned, there are a variety of different types of mascara. You will find mascaras that separate and some that plump. You will also find a variety of wand styles. You should read the product description and choose the mascara that will suit your needs and desires.

Get a magic wand: A great product for those of you want volume, length and curl all in one with an easy to use brush is Stila Multi-Effect Mascara Black. This mascara has a curved wand that will help you avoid getting the mascara on your face.

Find a winning formula: Look for a mascara formula that is made to plump and lengthen your eyelashes. It is a great product for beginners or experienced mascara users.

Now that you have chosen your mascara you can begin.

It is best to start with the upper lashes. You want to look down a bit so that your eyelashes are not lying right against your eyelid. Brush them slightly with the wand. Keep looking down for a couple of seconds to allow the makeup to dry. You can then add another layer of mascara if you would like.

To finish you need to do your bottom lashes. You do not want to brush them or you will end up with mascara all over your face. Instead use the end of the wand and run it back and forth across your lower lashes to coat them. Again, make sure you hold your head so that the lashes are not lying against your face.

It is that simple. Now you can really make your eyes stand out with a little mascara. On those days when you are running late try using just mascara and you will be surprised at how great this product can work alone. It is a quick and easy cosmetic product that you will make you wonder how you ever lived without it.

Try it for yourself.

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

How often have you been a victim of “raccoon eyes” due to drippy eye makeup that didn’t last through that unexpected tear-jerker of a movie?  (Or maybe your unexpected tear-jerker of a life?) That’s why a key component of every girl’s cosmetics tool kit should be some really good waterproof make up. But to find the make up you really love in a waterproof version isn’t always easy.

That’s why I was so excited to find this value packed makeup kit. The Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Collection is a limited edition value pack issued this season by Makeup Forever. And yes, I know I’ve been praising the merits of makeup kits to death in some of these beauty reviews- but what’s not to love?

This waterproof make up kit also includes one of the best makeup innovations I’ve ever seen- Make Up For Ever Eye Seal 0.4 oz. Eye Seal is this miraculous formula that can transform any powder into a waterproof liquid liner. Isn’t that cool? But the kit also includes mascara, cleanser, liner and pencil.  A total value of $85 at a cost of $45. Now do you se why I love these waterproof make up kits?

There are bargains out there girls, just waiting to be had. And I’ve got a lot more beauty reviews to bring you on all these great products. So keep on reading!

Sincerely,

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

The Bare Minerals Get Started Eyes is a mineral kit created to accompany the base Bare Escentuals Get Started Eyes ($94 Value) Get Started Eyes. These products are the latest craze and from personal use, I now know why. The Bare Minerals kit produces an extremely light, almost non-existent feel to wearing a foundation (of sorts). If you’ve never liked the feel of foundations and have spent years seeking the lightest products available, this is your answer. And the makeup eyes products are no different.

Bare minerals makeup eyes products can barely be felt on the skin at all if applied correctly. And they blend so perfectly with your natural tones that it doesn’t appear to look like you even have makeup on at all. Plus it’s nice to know that the products on your face are 100% natural.

Since women can start using the Bare Ecsentuals line to makeup eyes, it adds even more to the product’s promise of instant beauty. The kits may seem pricey, but you don’t use a lot of the product at one time so they can last you months with constant wear. Overall, these products have a lot of promise in the market and you have to be a wearer to believe it. That’s probably why I get so many comments from readers writing their own glowing beauty reviews for these makeup eyes products.

Sincerely,

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

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