Eye makeup can be a great way to draw attention to one of your best features and therefore is a staple in many beauty routines. Use the tips below to avoid the most common mistakes that occur when using eye makeup.
Using too much eye makeup is a big mistake you can make. Regardless of whether you're going for a dramatic look or a more down-to-earth look, too much eye makeup can actually detract from your appearance.
Don't use the same amount of mascara on your top lashes as on your bottom lashes. Most people require very little if any mascara on their bottom lashes. On the other hand, if you are using dark, lash-enhancing mascara on your top lashes and your bottom lashes look sparse or pale in comparison, consider simply lightly brushing across your bottom lashes rather than applying mascara as you would to your top lashes.
Don't use too many colors of eye shadow. Part of the tendency to use too many colors of eye shadow comes from the makeup industry itself in terms of palettes of colors sold together. Most of the time, these palettes will produce a look that appears overly made-up and completely unnatural. Consider using a blend of colors provided or simply omitting one of the colors provided on your color palette.
Consider your eye size before applying makeup. If you already have big eyes you don't need to maximize the look of your eye size through an elaborate use of eyeliner, or dark colors outlining your eyes. Similarly, if you are farsighted and wear glasses, the lens of your glasses will enlarge the appearance of your eyes making makeup techniques to further enlarge the look of your eyes unnecessary.
If you have deep-set eyes avoid dark colors that will make your eyes appear more deep set. Using a good foundation to lighten the appearance of the skin around your eyes and even around your eyelids can actually improve your look by reducing the appearance of deep-set eyes. Frequently some sort of eyeliner will be applied to your upper lid near your lashes to draw attention away from the deep-set placement of your eyes. Adding makeup into the creases of your eyelid will often add to the appearance of your deep-set eyes and should be avoided.
Use eye makeup with a matte finish rather than sparkling eye shadows or makeup when your skin begins to show wrinkles. Sparkles can make wrinkles appear deeper by highlighting the wrinkles with sparkle.
Be careful about applying eyeliners that tend to smear and give you raccoon eyes as the day goes on. Makeup usually wears as the day progresses. Eyeliner that looks perfect in the morning can smear and make you look like you have raccoon eyes by the end of the day. Using less eyeliner is often a solution to this problem.
Use eyeliner without mascara for a more casual look. Eyeliner does not require the use of mascara. If you're doing a daytime activity but you want to maintain a made-up look for your eyes, consider simply using eye liner without mascara.
Do not remove your makeup using baby oil during the day. If you use baby oil which can effectively remove some eye makeup, do not use it during the day because it tends to get in your eyes and blur your vision for a short period of time. Also, if you intend to reapply makeup after removing it with baby oil it will smear more easily.
Apply your makeup evenly to each eye. Whether you are right-handed or left-handed, as well as the lighting variations in the room in which you apply your makeup can affect the evenness of the makeup you apply to each eye. If you find that one of your eyes seems to have more makeup on it than the other instead of applying more makeup to the eye with less makeup try removing some of the makeup on the eye with more makeup to avoid having too much makeup on.
Consider the type of light you will be in when you're applying your eye makeup. If you are planning to go to a dimly lit club your makeup choices will be different from your makeup choices if you are planning to be in a place with bright lights. Similarly, if you are going out at night your makeup will be different from your daytime makeup. Makeup particles are much more visible in bright light or natural light. Whether it's the seam of a false eyelash or the brushstrokes of light eye shadow under your eyebrows, brighter light can detract from your look.
Your eye makeup should enhance the beauty of your eyes, not become a distraction from your eyes. Use the tips above to avoid common mistakes that are made with eye makeup.

