Posts Tagged ‘eye makeup’

Makeup is not only a form of self-expression, it’s also a form of art (why do you think they’re called makeup artists!)  If you’re having trouble choosing shades, all you have to do is remember the important lessons you learned from your second grade art teacher – use the color wheel!  It can literally solve any makeup problem!  

Choosing eye makeup colors 

In art class, you learn that if you want a color to stand out, you place it directly next to its compliment.  Complimentary colors are directly across from one another on the color wheel like red and green, blue and orange, and yellow and purple.   

The same rule applies in makeup.  If you want to make the color of your eyes stand out, you should choose eye makeup colors that are complimentary to your eye color.  If your eyes are blue, choose shadows and liners that are in the orange family (we’re not talking bright orange!… we mean golds and bronzes, like Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Eyeshadow in Gold or Palladio Eye Liner Pencil in Gold Bronze.)  If you have green eyes, try shadows that are in the red family, like light pinks and purples.  We like Revlon’s Matte Eyeshadow in Pink Innocence and Styli-Style Flat Eye Pencil in Purple. For brown eyes, try light blue shades like Stript Mineral Eyeshadow in Venus or  Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Deviant. 

For applying concealer

The color wheel can also be helpful when trying to make things on your face less noticeable.  In painting, if you want to neutralize a color, you add more of its compliment to it to tone it down.  The same thing applies for makeup.  For example, if you’re desperately trying to cover up that red zit on your chin, try a green concealer.  We know, we know, green concealer?  Trust us!  Because green is the compliment of red, it will neutralize the redness of your pimple and make it appear less noticeable.  Try Physicians Formula Gentle Concelaer Stick in Green or Dermablend Redness Concealer. 

This is also a helpful when hidng undereye circles.  If the circles underneath your eyes tend to be bluish in tint, try a concealer that has a more orangey hue like Revlon’s ColorStay Undereye Concealer in Deep.  If your undereyes are more purplish in color, try a concealer with more of a yellow tint to it.  We like B Vain’s Concealer in Yellow This will neutralize the color of the circles and make them less dramatic.

After all this talk of color, we don’t know if we want to go do our makeup, or go find that old box of Crayolas!

Several weeks ago, we wrote a post about makeup brushes:  how to use them, choose them, and how to take care of them.  We want to introduce you to Royal Brush brush sets from Royal & Langnickel, a great gift for Mom!

Royal & Langnickel have been in business since 1943, and since then, have been an industry leader in quality brushes.  The brand actually started off as a leading paintbrush company.  The brushes were of such high and incomparable quality, that makeup artists began requesting them for their beauty needs.  They eventually evolved into a professional makeup brush company.  Royal brushes offer superior craftsmanship and use only the finest, highest quality of materials.  Surprise Mom this Mother’s Day with a brush set from the unquestionably best makeup brush brand out there!  We have three different sets, depending on her needs!

For the makeup guru:  Our 12-Piece Aqualon Brush Set contains every makeup brush Mom could ever want!  The set is complete with two squirrel face brushes, one badger fan brush, one taklon eyebrow/eyeliner brush, one dome shaped squirrel shadow brush, three pure sable eyeshadow brushes, one eyebrow/eyelash combo brush, two pure sable lip brushes, and a sponge applicator.   The set is $100 value for only $59.99!  Each brush features a clear acrylic, space-saving handle.  The set comes in a cute pink wrap pouch.  How perfect!

For the makeup minimalist:  Just because she doesn’t wear a ton of makeup, doesn’t mean Mom doesn’t deserve some fine brushes for the makeup she does put on!  This 5-Piece SILK Brush Set will meet all of your mom’s standard makeup needs.  The set comes with one powder and one blush brush, one small concealer brush, one eyeshadow brush, and a lip brush.  Plus, Royal’s signature SILK material is a luxurious blend of natural and synthetic hairs, creating some of the softest, and most elegant makeup bristle materials on the market!  These brushes were actually originally designed for intense daily professional use!  A $60 value for only $29.99.  Comes in trendy black and red pouch.

Somewhere in-between:  Not a guru, yet not a minimalist?  We’ve got something for her too!  Our 8-Piece Pearl Brush Set comes with eight brushes with sturdy handles and soft bristles.  The set comes with a powder and blush brush, one foundation brush, one concealer brush and four different eyeshadow brushes.  A $60 value for only $29.99.  Comes in practical black and white pouch.

Our customers are always asking us about eye makeup removers – which ones work with waterproof makeup, which ones are good for sensitive eyes, which ones won’t leave grease or oil around the eye area? 

At your request, we’ve put together a list of five of our favorite (and most effective) eye makeup removers! 

Derma E ‘s Eyebright Eye Makeup Remover

• Oil-free formula
• Contains chamomile and cucumber extras that help to smooth skin and protect against eye irritation
• Also contains green tea extracts that provide antioxidants to the eye area

No Tears Eye Makeup Remover

• Extremely gentle, perfect for sensitive eyes or contact lens wearers
• Will not burn, irritate or sting eyes
• Leaves no oily residue!

 Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

• Easily and gently removes makeup
• Specifically useful for waterproof makeup
• Fragrance free

 Almay Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover Pads

• Gently removes makeup without irritation
• Contains aloe, cucumber extracts, and green tea all of which are ideal ingredients for soothing the eye area
• Is effective enough to use on stubborn waterproof mascara

 Bare Escentuals Makeup Remover Wipes

• Easy to use makeup removing wipes
• Infused with vitamins E, C, and chamomile
• You don’t even have to rinse off after using them!