We always hear people saying that eyes are the windows to a persons soul. There is nothing more attractive than lovely looking eyes. There is a lot that can be done to enhance their beauty. The origin of eyeshadow dates back to the Egyptian era. The secret behind Cleopatras dark, sensuous eyes was the eyeshadow. It has now become a handy cosmetic used by almost every woman. The application is a tricky issue and can make or spoil the look of your eyes.
We need to keep few essential tips in mind while applying the eyeshadow. Choosing the right color and type depending on your age and skin texture is very important. The occasion also should be considered when selecting the eyeshadows. There are cream based and powder eyeshadow shades available in the market. Blending is the key to beautiful eyes. If you have small eyes use light colors as dark colours will make them look smaller. Dark colors go well on people with large eyes. You have to choose a color to match your skin and not your eyes or clothes. Apply a little foundation before the eyeshadow to avoid creasing. Shimmer looks best when used in the evenings, but be careful as this also highlights the wrinkles and fine lines on the eyelids. Applying the eyeliner after the eyeshadow creates a dramatic look. To increase the intensity powder eyeshadow can be applied wet. On mature and puffy skin avoid using light, frosted white colors and go for matte colors instead. To lift up tires eyes extend the color from the outer corner of the lid upwards to give them a feline shape. A light highlighter on the brow bone, without the eyeliner brightens up the eyes. Concentrate mascara on the inner corner of the eye. For the day only mascara and base color should be used. Neutral shades like browns and beiges look natural while brighter shades like blue and green look dramatic and artificial.