How to: Smokey Eyes

Ahhh... the ultimate "clubbing makeup"... the smokey eye *bow* hahaha

A lot of girls are scared of doing this makeup look. Why? The thing is, there is a thin line between a nice looking smokey eye vs looking like Taylor Momsen (happy halloween?). 

So please go easy on the black eyeshadow :))

This look is dedicated to all those in the medical field. To all you doctors, nurses, interns, pharmacists, medtechs, pts, med students etc. ETO ANG ULTIMATE PEG FOR A SURGICAL MASK LOOK. HAHAHAHA. (just make sure that your makeup is sterile. corny.)

ANYWAY!

Check out the complete look after the jump! (you know you want to)

again... there are several of versions in doing the "smokey eye" and I'd like to share how I do it. I think there is no "right" or "wrong" way. Just make sure you don't look like you're going to a Halloween party. (Unless it's Halloween) Okaaaay? go!

Smaller vs. Bigger Eyes

Just one quick post!


Makeup is all about the art of illusion. Here's a quick tip for you guys on how to achieve smaller and/or bigger eyes (whatever you like). 


SMALLER:
If you have super "deep set", "bulging" eyes, chances are, you'd want to lessen or balance it out. 

• The trick here is LINING your eyes all around with a dark colored pencil/liner/eyeshadow to "push it back". 
• Remember the rule of thumb that black makes everything sexier/slimmer - that also includes the eyes ;)

BIGGER:
This technique works best for chinita shaped eyes since this adds more width and rounds up the eye.

• Use a white/nude eyeliner to line the INNER waterline. A nude colored liner is less harsh, more subtle and more wearable for everyday.
• Line the outer portion of the eye (LOWER LASHLINE) with a brown/black eyeshadow/liner up until the middle portion. Do not line it all the way since it "closes" up the eyes and makes them smaller.
• Don't go overboard with the white liner baka magmukha kang may hyperthyroidism niyan kasi more na more ang luwa ng mata! Yung sakto lang.

Ergo: White makes things bigger. Black smaller. Keri?  

Now that's an optical illusion! 

(get it? optical = eye.. illusion? HAHAHA. Grabe ang funny ko. haha tumawa kayo.)

SMALLER

BIGGER.

Ilusyonadang palaka.
Bongga di ba?