They say the eyes are a mirror to the soul. I don’t know if that’s true, but it’s pretty much what every single person you speak to will be looking at while you talk. I’m always amazed at how many people throw on some mascara and call it a day. Gurls! Take the extra few minutes. Don’t worry I you don’t know what you need. Today I’m sharing everything you need for great looking eyes. 🙂
When it comes to makeup, it doesn’t matter if you wear some, none, or look like Mimi from the Drew Carey Show; we can all agree that we can all use a little “enhancement.” Most of you probably use lipstick occasionally to add color and brighten up your face. The same is needed for the eyes, especially since they are always on display. They aren’t ever covered, unlike the mouth that was covered when we all wore masks. Below are items that I’ve used over the years or that my friends and family members use and love. I love experimenting with makeup, so what I use can change weekly. Lol!
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Everything You Need for Great Looking Eyes – Concealer
I did an entire post about concealers recently, but I wanted to add one more. This Bye Bye Under Eye is the real deal. It is thicker than others, but don’t let that scare you. Just put a TINY dab on your finger and lightly apply. A little goes a looooonnngggg way. It’s one of my faves. This might not be the one that I use on a daily basis, but believe me; there are times when nothing else will cover the dark shadows!
Everything You Need for Great Looking Eyes – Eye Shadow
Tarte is one of my go-to eye shadows. I’m a huge fan! This is one that I use all of the time. It has 28 different colors. Some are shimmery, some are matte, but none go into full metallic. These are rosy, plum, and bronze neutrals that look amazing.
This is another great pallet from Tarte with browns and tans. It is my second favorite, and I’ve used it so much that I probably need to order another one. These neutrals are good for just about anyone. I use dark black as a smudged eyeliner. I wear a lot of tan eyeshadows, especially on the brow line as a highlight, but they work especially well for people with brown eyes.
Have you tried eyeshadow sticks? I think cream sticks go on really easily, and they tend to last a long time. These come in 6 to a pack and are waterproof. They are very popular, with over 13,000 reviews and a 4-star rating! I honestly haven’t tried this brand, but the reviews are great; here are some that I’ve used.
Everything You Need for Great Looking Eyes – Mascara
I’ve also done an entire post on mascaras recently. I featured several, but one of my all-time favorites is this one by ILIA. I love that it’s very gentle for my eyes because all of the ingredients are non-toxic, and it removes easily. It also doesn’t bother my contacts. And it gives me nice, thick lashes, which is the whole point, lol. This has been reviewed over 4,000 times and has a whopping 4.4 star rating! Other favorites are:
Everything You Need for Great Looking Eyes – Pencils
How can anyone leave the house without eyeliner?! Properly applied eyeliner makes your eyelashes look fuller, and can be used to reshape the eye! Cat’s eye, anyone? This eyeliner is waterproof and comes in several shades. Remember when I mentioned reviews? This has been reviewed over 21,000 times! The result? 4.6 stars. That’s pretty amazing for a pencil that is under $6 dollars! I also love one by ILIA; it doesn’t tug at all.
This is another option. I know some people don’t like liquid eyeliner, but I love it. Liquid eyeliner is darker than traditional pencil liners, which results in a bolder line. When Taylor Swift sings the lyric that says, “Draw the cat eye sharp enough to kill a man,” she should add, “and use liquid eyeliner to do it!” Lol! I also use Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, which has a fine tip and a finer tip.
Everything You Need for Great Looking Eyes – The Brows
Eyebrows are SO important, yet so many women don’t even bother! Eyebrows can completely change your look. I know that women of a certain age start to lose their eyebrows, so let’s start with this stencil kit. You’ve probably seen these advertised. You put the stencil where you want your brow to be; then you stamp in the color. This takes some trial and error, so don’t freak out. It can be disconcerting to go from no eyebrows to eyebrows. Play with different shades and shapes!
Sometimes you just need a bit of fill and shape. Gurls, when I tell you that this brow pencil is popular, I mean it is POPULAR. It has been reviewed over 56,000 times, and the rating is 4.5 stars! That’s unbelievable for a product that’s under $9 dollars. This is very skinny to fill in tiny spaces, and it comes in lots of colors, so you should have no issue finding your correct shade.
Finally, once you get your eyebrows done, you’ll want to set them. This is clear, so think of it as hairspray for your brows! Get them in the right shape, set, and go. Everyone knows the CoverGirl brand, so it should surprise you that this is a very affordable $5 dollars!
Comment and let me know if you’re going to start taking more time with your eye makeup!
If you’re interested, here’s a tutorial I did last year. Enjoy!
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