What Kinds Of Eye Makeup Are Out There?
Question Answered By Sandy - General Beauty Advisor
Question: I want to do something with my eyes but I’m
not sure what yet. What kinds of eye makeup are out there and
what should someone consider when choosing an eye
makeup? -Edith from Michigan
Answer: Hello Edith. My name is Sandy. I’d be happy to try
and answer your question. There are many different brand choices in
regards to what you can choose for eye makeup. The three most common
types of eye makeup include mascara, eye shadow, and eyeliner. We’ll
discuss what each of these types of eye makeup are and what
advantages they have.
The first type of eye makeup we’ll discuss is mascara. Mascara is applied to the eyelashes, typically to make them seem longer and fuller. Adding mascara to your existing eye makeup kit can accentuate your eyes and bring more attention to your face. It’s a good idea to curl your eyelashes before applying mascara. This can really enhance the look of your eyes even more. If you have very thin eyelashes you may also choose to apply false eyelashes if mascara doesn’t give you the look you want. But that’s beyond the scope of your question.
Another common type of eye makeup is eye shadow. Eye shadow is usually applied from the eyelash line to the eyebrow. There are so many different varieties of colors and types of eye shadow, it can make your head spin! There are eye shadows with glitter and other exotic looks. You can choose a matte, luster or other type of finish. It can take some time to find an eye shadow that fits your overall look so don’t be afraid to experiment! Eye shadow comes in powder, liquid, and pencil form. Look for a kit of eye shadow that includes colors that are coordinated to make your color choosing easier.
The final type of eye makeup we’ll discuss here is eyeliner. Eyeliner is applied to the lower and upper eyelash line. It comes in either pencil or liquid form. This helps to accentuate the eye in the same way that mascara does. Experiment with both pencil and liquid form to find out which is easiest for you. One thing to remember is pencil eyeliner is able to be blended while the liquid eyeliner is not. Though liquid eyeliner does have the advantage of longevity.
I’d like to point out in case you didn’t know that you need to apply the eye shadow first before mascara to avoid getting eye shadow on the mascara. When applied correctly, these forms of eye makeup will enhance your eyes and your overall appearance. I hope this information will help you in your quest to choose a type of eye makeup.
The first type of eye makeup we’ll discuss is mascara. Mascara is applied to the eyelashes, typically to make them seem longer and fuller. Adding mascara to your existing eye makeup kit can accentuate your eyes and bring more attention to your face. It’s a good idea to curl your eyelashes before applying mascara. This can really enhance the look of your eyes even more. If you have very thin eyelashes you may also choose to apply false eyelashes if mascara doesn’t give you the look you want. But that’s beyond the scope of your question.
Another common type of eye makeup is eye shadow. Eye shadow is usually applied from the eyelash line to the eyebrow. There are so many different varieties of colors and types of eye shadow, it can make your head spin! There are eye shadows with glitter and other exotic looks. You can choose a matte, luster or other type of finish. It can take some time to find an eye shadow that fits your overall look so don’t be afraid to experiment! Eye shadow comes in powder, liquid, and pencil form. Look for a kit of eye shadow that includes colors that are coordinated to make your color choosing easier.
The final type of eye makeup we’ll discuss here is eyeliner. Eyeliner is applied to the lower and upper eyelash line. It comes in either pencil or liquid form. This helps to accentuate the eye in the same way that mascara does. Experiment with both pencil and liquid form to find out which is easiest for you. One thing to remember is pencil eyeliner is able to be blended while the liquid eyeliner is not. Though liquid eyeliner does have the advantage of longevity.
I’d like to point out in case you didn’t know that you need to apply the eye shadow first before mascara to avoid getting eye shadow on the mascara. When applied correctly, these forms of eye makeup will enhance your eyes and your overall appearance. I hope this information will help you in your quest to choose a type of eye makeup.
