Corrective Eye Make-up: Part Three

Corrective Eye Make-up: Part Three

Corrective eye make-up techniques are used to achieve balance by creating the correct proportions between the upper eyelid and, the area between the eye socket and brow.

The eyebrows play a key role in corrective eye techniques so it is essential that they are shaped to suit and enhance your individual features. This will not only compliment your face shape, but will contribute substantially to the overall effect of eye cosmetics. 

Over the next few days, I will be explaining how you can skillfully use simple techniques to successfully draw attention away from a variety of eye shapes and problems.
Today we tackle small, deep set and downward slanting eyes.





Shape: Small or deep set eyes

Aim: The aim of corrective eye make-up is to create the appearance of more depth to the upper eyelid. This can be achieved by shading the eye socket above its natural line. To enhance, a new 'lash line' can then be created below the eyes.

Technique: 

• An arched eyebrow should be created and highlighter applied underneath to 'open up' the area
• A dark eye shadow should be applied above the natural socket line. This is achieved by opening the eyes wide and following the line created by the tips of the eyelashes. Always ensure that dark eye shadows are thoroughly blended into the highlighter in an upward motion
• Use an eyeliner to apply a thin line to the outer half of the upper eyelid
• If suitable, a thin eye line can be created underneath the natural lash line and softened with a blending of eye shadow
• Gradually build up the lashes with three to four coats of mascara to 'open up' the eyes

Shape: Downward slanting eyes

Aim: To reduce the effect of 'droopiness' by creating a 'lift' to the outer corners of the eyes.

Technique:

• Create a 'lift' to the end of the eyebrow prior to applying highlighter underneath
• A pale eye shadow should be applied to the inner third of the eyelid only
• Blend a darker eye shadow upwards and outwards on the outer two thirds of the upper eyelid before reaching the outer corners
• Use eyeliner to follow the line created by eye shadow
• From the outer third of the eye socket, ensure that shading is thoroughly blended in and upward and outward direction
• Gradually build up mascara application on the outer third of the upper lashes. Never apply mascara to the lower eyelashes