Winter eye make-up Tips

When the winter chill starts to set in, its very difficult to apply make up. Your mascara might be just a little stiffer coming out of the tube which makes a clean application near impossible. Or perhaps your eyeliner is much harder than usual and doesn’t even seem to leave any color on your eye lid. It’s because the cold of winter can pose a few problems with makeup application. Hopefully, with the following tips, the cold of winter won’t make a difference; you’ll still look your best.

The key to a smooth eyeliner application is to have it be the right temperature. It is so frustrating when eyeliner is too cold and hard, but our body heat has just the right effect on your eye makeup to get it to the perfect temperature without over warming it. If you just stick your eyeliner right next to your hip letting the elastic on your pants hold it to your body, after a few minutes, it will be ready.

The same trick works for your mascara. If mascara is too cold when you are trying to apply it, it is often thick and too many of your lashes will stick together. To avoid this problem, you can use the same technique as used with the eyeliner. Simply allow your body temperature to warm up the mascara.

Never apply mascara without curling the lashes first. To get the best curl from your lashes, you can warm up your eyelash curler. You can use the blow dryer on low heat just for a few seconds, but make sure you test it first with your finger to make sure it’s not too hot since your eye is such a sensitive area.

Choosing Eye Makeup Colors

A lot of people find putting eye-shadow on is one of the most difficult part of the make-up process. Not only because of the techniques but also which color to choose from. Do you want to find out which makeup colors will bring your eyes into sharp focus? Check below for the best shades:

If your eyes are: Blue Try: Brown and rose. Warm shades contrast the coolness of blue eyes, making them stand out. Apply from lashlines to creases and top with black mascara.

If your eyes are: Brown Try: Green and gold. Both shades will pick up the colored flecks found in brown eyes. Choose a slightly shimmery texture, and apply from lashlines to browbones, blending well.

If your eyes are: Green Try: Lavender and mocha. Purple shades contrast your color, making eyes look dramatic; warmer shades of mocha complement green, giving a natural effect. Wear mocha for day, lavender for night, and top both with brown mascara.

If your eyes are: Hazel Try: Deep green and pale yellow. Depending on your mood, choose a shadow shade that matches different flecks in your eyes. For a twist, apply shadow, then line eyes with the same color, using a liner brush dipped in water.

Anyone-Can-Wear-'Em Shades: Charcoal, chocolate, black. (Tip: Since they can look heavy on the lid, use these colors as liners to complement any shadow hue.)