WHAT EXACTLY IS EYE MAKEUP?

Eyes, they say, are the window to your soul. They are the most influential part of a human face. So whether your eye needs an instant uplift or needs some change in your routine makeup, eye makeup definitely aids you in achieving that. Eye makeup, or eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner and brow pencil, to be exact, are what accounts for the eye part of the whole maquillage.

According to a study by Dr Richard Russell, men and women differ in their degree of contrast between the colours of lips and the skin around the eyes; the higher the contrast, the more feminine a woman appears. Cosmetic industries around the world have used this fact for their benefit, designing several eye makeup products serving different functions. But hear me out! The universal eye makeup products are super convenient to use and are really simple.

THE BASICS:

MASCARA

Mascara is a cosmetic product applied to eyelashes, and as for this product, in particular, I must say that it has always been my absolute favourite, followed by a blush-on; hehe! Well, coming back to the topic, mascara serves several purposes, such as thickening, lengthening, defining, curling, and colouring the lashes.

As a person who doesn’t wear much makeup, I can swear that I seldom leave my house without wearing mascara. It gives an instant definition to my lashes, making my eyes look much more lively and comparatively bigger (except for the eye bags, which have always been my arch nemesis!). But as I always say, the key to making any cosmetic product to get working for you is to choose it as per your given requirements. So while choosing mascara, you need to focus on a few things.

You need to use lash-lengthening mascara for short and sparse lashes. A volumizing mascara would help you define your eyelashes without making them look fake. However, if you want to give that beautiful sweep to your eyelashes which can make your eyes look bigger and rounder, then you need to get yourself curling mascara. Suppose you are specifically worried about getting your mascara smudged all over your eyes, leaving you to look like a Panda (although they are super cute but not acceptable with the makeup). In that case, you should get a mascara that is entirely waterproof or has a non-smudge formula

Here we have listed down some of the best Mascaras of all time that are believed to change your lash game once and for all.

Best Mascara for a False Lash Effect:

● essence | Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara

Being vegan and cruelty-free should be enough of the specs to help you make up your mind about this one. But other than that, it has a conically designed brush that volumizes your lashes without putting on the falsies.

Best Mascara for Length and Volume:

● L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Makeup Lash Paradise Mascara

This mascara goes a step ahead and gives volume AND length to your natural lashes. So you can get a flawless fab look without clumping and smudging.

● Maybelline New York Sky High Lash Sensational Mascara

This dermatologically tested mascara is most suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Infused with bamboo extract, this mascara has a slanted brush which lifts each strand of your lashes drastically.

EYEBROW MAKEUP

Eyebrows are frames to our eyes. They add structure not just to our eyes but also to our face. An eyebrow pencil, or at times simply referred to as a brow pencil, is used to draw new eyebrows or to enhance the shape and volume of an existing one, and not to forget, you can use it to colour your brows as well. So, while choosing an eyebrow pencil, be sure to select the one that addresses your aesthetic concern and matches the colour of your brows because that will give you a more natural look.

Now fill, sculpt, or shape your brows like never before using these wonderful brow pencils, gels and fillers.

● Maybelline Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil

Having used it personally, I can vouch for its effective spoolie brush. It’s excellent. Buy one to see it prove itself.

● Anastasia Beverly Hills – Clear Brow Gel

You can not go wrong with the original. This Beverly Hills clear eyebrow gel does the job just right by fixing your brows and giving them a polished clean look.

● NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Fill & Fluff Eyebrow Pomade Pencil

This NYX pomade pencil should be your go-to for a quick fix. Easy to use and carry. This comes with a teardrop and micro paddle brush to shade and blend your eyebrows and give a nice pigmented finish.

EYELINER

Eyeliner is an excellent cosmetic product. It can be used on your upper or lower lash line or both. The primary purpose of eyeliner is to enhance the shape of an eye, which eventually draws attention to your overall eye makeup. A couple of decades back, eyeliner was commonly available in the shade black and brown as it was primarily used in these two colours, but these days, you name a colour, and you can get that hue on your eyes using the eyeliner of your choice.

As for the type of product, this product comes in several varieties, such as liquid eyeliners, in gel form, or simply like a pencil or a pen. However, I have seen ladies creating hundreds and thousands of stunning looks using just these few product varieties. Then I see my poor self, who’s been unable to pull an eyeliner without smudging it at least four to five times for a plain and simple look. I mean honestly, I am very bad with eyeliners, and I always have to watch an eyeliner tutorial a night before I plan to wear it.

And as for beginners, I would say it’s best to watch some tutorials, and hundreds of such links and videos are available all over the internet. Still, my personal favourite is this one from Smitha Deepak; it’s super easy and wonderfully explained.

Our top favorite eyeliners are as follows.

● Maybelline Hyper Easy Liquid Pen No-Skip Eyeliner

This pen/marker eyeliner is a must-have for beginners. Super handy and fine in use, with a smooth glide and satin finish. Its hexagonal make helps you get a finer grip on the pen to have that perfect eyeliner.

● Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Gel Eye Liner Pencil

This medically tested waterproof pencil eyeliner gives a high intensity colour. You can be creative with this and go for a quick, smokey-eye look by smudging it at the ends.

● L’Oreal Paris Makeup Infallible Never Fail Original Mechanical Pencil Eyeliner

The Loreal Paris Infallible pencil eyeliner is another one in the list of easy-for-everyday-use eyeliners which can stay on a stretch of 16hrs. Its creamy and velvety texture can help you in creating a bomb look.

EYESHADOW

Eye shadow, as the name suggests, is used to “shadow” your eyes by giving them a dimension. It enhances the overall look of your eyes and gently adds to the already present colour variation around your eyes. Most eyeshadows are talcum-based compacts applied on and around the eyelids and come in matte and shimmery types. For beginners, a small palette of neutral-coloured matte eyeshadows is recommended.

● Maybelline New York The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Being a perfect blend of matte and shimmery eyeshadows, this Maybelline New York mini eyeshadow palette is a makeup pouch essential. With its creamy texture, it’s easy to apply and can give you a really glamorous look.

● Eyeshadow Palette by Revlon, ColorStay Looks Book Eye Makeup

This eyeshadow palette by Revlon allows you to experiment your way into the world of eyeshadows. Create any look and work your way up by using matte, metallic, shimmery and satin eyeshadows, all gathered together in a palette. This silky and highly pigmented colour can give a nice pop to your eyes and stay out for as long as a whole day.

● Urban Decay Naked3 Mini Eyeshadow Palette

The name speaks for itself. Urban Decay, the best in the business, gives a minimal eyeshadow palette with just enough neutral and pigmented eyeshadows. Using this palette and experimenting with different shades, you can go soft or bold. Your choice!

TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES:

Like any other tool, the eye makeup tools and accessories help amplify your eye makeup skills. A little blending brush here and a little lash curler there sort things out pretty well.

EYESHADOW BRUSH SET

Just how merely having a palette of watercolours would not be enough to create a beautiful piece of art; similarly, a good set of eyeshadow brushes is the key to a neat and gorgeous eye makeup look. For a beginner, a shader and a blender brush should be able to do the job most effectively.

● MSQ Eye Makeup Brushes 12pcs Brush Set with Soft Synthetic Hairs & Real Wood

With soft synthetic bristles and a trendy wood handle, MSQ eye makeup brushes help you achieve every eye makeup look. This set has brushes for every size and every purpose, as in blending or shading the eyeshadow or a brush for that perfect winged liner.

EYELASH COMB

When it comes to mascara-clumped eyelashes, eyelash comb is your best friend. Put one in your bag for a quick fix during long durations.

● Eyelash Comb Eyebrow Brush MSQ Eyelash Separator

This stainless steel eyelash comb is the perfect tool to separate the eyelashes and keep them looking fine and smooth. It’s easy to use and carry and has a cap to keep it safe.

EYELASH CURLER

To lift your lashes and curl them up, an eyelash curler perfectly serves the function. Most often done before mascara application, the eyelash curler ensures that your lashes are lifted enough to be laden with mascara.

● Tweezerman Classic Eyelash Curler Model No. 1034-R, Stainless Steel

Want to make your lashes curl smoothly? This effortless lash curler is your best buddy! It comes with hypoallergenic silicon pads, which prevent it from sticking to your lashes.

● PETUNIA SKINCARE Silicone Eyelash Curler With Refill Pads & Satin Pouch

This eyelash curler comes with changeable pads making it many times more efficient. In addition, it can give your lashes the dramatic curly look to steal the show.

EYELINER STENCILS

Eyeliner stencils are the most time and energy-efficient way of winging a nice eyeliner because redoing your eyeliner a couple of times does take a lot of time and effort, sniff!

● Beth Bender Beauty Eyeliner Stencils

These eyeliner stencils can help you achieve that chic look you want. Use it to get that perfect liner, or play with colours to put lovely eyeshadows on your lid. It’s totally up to you. Just grab them and believe me, everyone will be asking you how you mastered your eye look.

EYEMAKEUP REMOVER:

Where the most aesthetic part of your face is your eyes, they’re also the most sensitive and, therefore, should be treated with utmost care. Just as you would put lots of time and effort into looking for the right eye makeup products and tools, the same effort should be put into searching for what comes after it, i.e. removing it. The eyes must not be tugged, pulled, or scratched, and only medically tested products should be used to take care of them gently. Such a cleanser will keep the skin around your eyes intact even after using a plethora of products.

● Neutrogena Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Clean your eyelids and the area around them gently with this dermatologically tested, oil-free eye makeup remover. Shake gently before use; it can remove even those waterproof products in just a single swipe. In addition, the cucumber and aloe extract helps the skin soothe.

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