Eight "Eye-deas"

Of all our wonderful facial features, our eyes are probably the most versatile, in terms of makeup application. We can change the way their color, shape, and size appear depending on the color combinations we create, the shapes we utilize, and the intensity of the makeup we apply. Below are eight "eye"deas you might want to try--or modify--on your own eyes. (P.S. No application shown below took more than 9 minutes to complete, and some were complete in 5 minutes or less!)


Simple Shimmer
The look below is a casual, neutral look created with Mary Kay Apricot Twist Cream Eyeshadow and Mary Kay Pencil Eyeliner in brown. It consists of just the slightest suggestion of color and shimmer on the lid, and just a little liner to define the eyes.

To achieve the above look, use ring finger to apply Mary Kay Apricot Twist Cream Eyeshadow to lid only, all the way to end of your eyebrow. Then, apply Mary Kay Pencil Eyeliner in brown to the top and bottom lids, as close as possible to your lash line.

Natural Classic: Brighten and Lighten Eye Color
This look is designed to appear as natural as possible--a look meant to complement the natural beauty you already have by highlighting key features. It consist of Mary Kay Pale Blush Cream Eyeshadow, which is used as a base for Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Honey Spice, Cinnabar, and Hazelnut; Mary Kay Pencil Eyeliner in brown on bottom lid only; and Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara in black. Notice how the lightest shade applied to the eyelid seems to brighten the eyes and lighten their color.

To create the natural, classic look above, use ring finger to apply Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush to entire lid as a primer. Next, apply Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Honey Spice to lid, from lash line to brow; Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Hazelnut to crease, extending to eyebrow's edge; and Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Cinnabar from crease to eyebrow on brow bone. Then, line bottom only with Mary Kay Pencil Eyeliner in brown, and apply Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara in black to both top and bottom lashes.

A Hint of Drama
Although it's disappointingly hard to tell in these pictures, the look below actually does have a rather dramatic effect in person, and it could be made even more dramatic if you were to draw a long, thick line of liquid eyeliner in black along the top lash line. The look utilizes only three items, Mary Kay Metallic Taupe Cream Eyeshadow, Mary Kay Pencil Eyeliner in brown, and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black.

To create the look above, use ring finger to apply Mary Kay Metallic Taupe Cream Eyeshadow to eyelid, all the way to the edge of the eyebrow. Next, apply Mary Kay Pencil Eyeliner to bottom and top lid, as close as possible to lashes. Finally, apply Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black to top and bottom lashes.

Silver and Violet: Bring out the Browns
I am a big proponent of trying to match your eye makeup to your outfit, and this look is something of an example of that tendency. In my experience, matching your eye makeup to your outfit results in a striking appearance that can draw attention to your eyes. The look below consists of Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Metallic Taupe, Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Plum, Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Moonstone, Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner in black, and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black. Notice how the violet tinge to Metallic Taupe and Sweet Plum brings out the brown in the eyes.

To create the look above, use ring finger to apply Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Metallic Taupe to eyelid, extending color out to edge of eyebrow. Next, apply Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Plum to crease, and Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Moonstone from crease to eyebrow. Then, line top lid only with Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner in black, and apply Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black to top and bottom lashes.

The Smokey Look
This is another work-friendly look that, in my opinion, can make you look somewhat demure. It consists of Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush as a base, Mary Kay Honey Spice Mineral Eyeshadow, Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black, and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black.

To create this neutral, demure look, apply Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Honey Spice from lash line to brow bone over top of a base of Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in  Pale Blush. Next, apply Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black to the top lid and use the residue on the sponge end of the eyeliner applicator to sponge some gray tint onto the bottom lid. Finally, apply Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black to top and bottom lashes.

Classic
This look is also rather demure, and reminds me a little bit of the old-fashioned makeup of movie stars like Audrey Hepburn. It consist of Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush as a base, Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Moonstone, Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Silver Satin, Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Plum, Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black, and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black. The touch of Mary Kay Nourishine Lipgloss in Mango Tango adds some additional color and flare to the look.

The create this classic look, apply Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush to entire lid, from lash line to eyebrow. Next,
apply Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Moonstone from lash line to brown bone. Then, apply Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Silver Satin from crease to brown bone. After that, apply Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Plum to brow bone. Finally, use the sponge applicator on the Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black to apply a grayish tint to lower lid, and apply Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black to top and bottom lashes.

Coordinating Clothes and Makeup: Pink
As mentioned above, I am a proponent of trying to match your makeup to your outfit, so that everything coordinates. The below look plays on the pink of the sweater and scarf, and is created with Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush, Almay Eyeshadow Intense i-color Trio for Greens (004), Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black, and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black.

To create the above look, use your ring finger to apply Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush to entire lid from lash line to eyebrow as a base. Next, apply the light green shade of the Almay trio to lid only; the purple shade to brown bone (from crease to eyebrow); and the dark green shade in the crease, dragging color out to the edge of your eyebrow. Then, apply Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black to both top and bottom lids, as close as possible to lash line. Finally, apply Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black to top and bottom lashes.

Minus Mascara: Let Eyeliner and Eyeshadow Stand Alone
While mascara is one of my favorite types of makeup, I have to admit that sometimes, I just don't want to wear it--mainly because removing it is such a hassle. There are ways, though, to make your eyes stand out even without the extra volume and length added to your lashes. One of these ways is to line them with dark, relatively thick lines, as shown below. Even without mascara, the eyes are given a clean, defined look. You may also notice that the eyeshadow colors of pink and silver coordinate with the colors of the shirt--the white stars and the pink stripe. This look was created with Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush, the purple shade of the Almay Intense i-color Trio for Greens (004), Mary Kay Moonstone Mineral Eyeshadow, and Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black.

Create this fast, easy, mascara-less look by using your ring finger to apply Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Pale Blush to entire lid, from lash line to eyebrow. Next, apply the purple shade from the Almay Intense i-color Trio for Greens (004) to lid and Mary Kay Moonstone Mineral Eyeshadow to brow bone, beginning at the crease and ending at the eyebrow. Finish by lining entire eye with Cover Girl Pencil Eyeliner in black.