How to do eye makeup: the tricks of the professionals

A clean look

Eye makeup is not as complicated as it may seem. In fact, there are several very simple tricks with which to make the most of your look and one of the most basic is to have a brown pencil among your beauty arsenal. By going over the lash line with him, you give prominence to the eyes but without marking as much as a black pencil.

On the water line

But only use it on the top one. In the lower one, go over only the same lash line.

Deborah Milano Waterproof Eye Pencil, € 8.40

Basic outline

The most classic eyeliner of all is this one that Sara Carbonero wears here and that draws both the inner and outer lines of the lower and upper eyelashes. In this case, the chosen one is a deep black color.

With a touch of shadow

To make the effect a bit more sophisticated, make a few strokes with a pencil shadow before outlining in black and smudge a little with a finite brush.

Khöl Pencil by MaXfactor, € 8.35

Deborah Milano Kajal 2-in-1 Eye Shadow and Liner, € 8.90

Cat eyes

We know that it is difficult to paint both eyes exactly the same but you can get very close to the perfect symmetry by having a couple of tricks: you have to place the brush as parallel as possible to the eyelashes and widen the line as you get closer to the end. Then draw a line on the upper eyelid as if you were continuing that of the lower lashes and fill in the little bit that you have drawn.

Gel

There are a multitude of eyeliners, the ones with a marker are usually the easiest to use but if you have a bit of skill, nothing like liquids. The effect is impressive. For the more advanced students, the best option is the gel eyeliner, more precise and long-lasting.

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner, € 27

Shadows game

Do you want to go a little further? Then you can start experimenting with eyeshadows. We recommend that you start with brown and nude colors as they are easier to combine and are more natural.

3 colors

Having a palette like this will allow you to play a lot with your makeup but first you must keep in mind some basic rules: choose three colors, one light, one medium and one dark. Spread the medium on the mobile eyelid and lower lash line; the dark one, in the basin and upper lash line; and the gap in the tear duct, the arch of the eyebrow and the center of the eyelid. And blur. Does this palette seem very expensive? Discover his low cost clone …

Urban Decay Naked IW / Brush Eyeshadow, € 52

Highlights

Something that must be taken into account when we make up our eyes is how we are going to paint our lips. If we wear them nude we can play with colors in the shadows, but if we choose an intense red like this, it is better to leave the eyes lighter. For this, the iridescent shades in champagne or silver tones are a great option.

Without going over

It is not about your eyes looking like a mirror. These shadows must be applied in moderation, especially if we decide to use them for the day. Apply them in layers to control the intensity.

Sephora Colorful Mono Eyeshadow, € 9.95

Extra dose of mask

Putting on false eyelashes can be hell, especially for beginners, so we better stick with a good mascara and learn how to apply it well. You have to curl the eyelashes beforehand and then start applying the mascara from the base of the eyelashes, turning the brush between your fingers to distribute the product well. Wait for it to dry and reapply.

Make it waterproof

So that it lasts intact all day and you do not end up mimicking a raccoon, make sure that your mask is waterproof. If you use shadows or outlines, the mask is essential but you can also wear it alone and get an impact look.

L'Oréal Unlimited Waterproof Mascara, € 16.50

Don't forget the eyebrows

It is one of the great beauty mistakes that more women make and it is that underdeveloped or improperly shaped eyebrows can ruin not only the eye makeup but the entire look. But don't worry, you don't have to have a Bachelor of Fine Arts to draw them correctly.

The touch of grace

If your eyebrows are wide, you can only apply a setting gel so that the hairs stay in place. If you have bald spots, fill them in with a few strokes of pencil and blend well with the brush. But nothing to draw strange or exaggerated shapes, here naturalness prevails above all.

NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil, € 9.90

Experiment with the colors

If you have tired of the most basic colors, experiment with the color of your eyes to decide which shades are the best for you. You can keep the rule of three colors that we have told you or use a single color for the entire eyelid well blurred. It depends on you.

The trendy shades

In terms of shadows, there are also colors that become more fashionable than others and those in this palette are very topical.

Kat Von D Beauty Lolita EyeShadow Palette, € 88

Ultraviolet

The purple or violet color is one of the best ones, especially to create night looks as spectacular as this one.

On Stick

Since experimenting with so many bunting can be difficult for beginners, a good option is to choose a stick-shaped shadow. They are more precise and help to better define the stroke. In addition, they can be blurred or blended with other tones just like those that are powder.

Lancôme Hypnôse Stylo Ombre Eyeshadow, € 31.50

Bet on el dorado

Something similar happens with this tone as with silver. It can be used to give highlights to a brown shadow but can also be used alone. Gemma Chan uses it to highlight her lower lash line.

Precise

And for that, nothing better than choosing a shadow in ink format as it allows greater precision when marking points of light.

Giorgio Armani Eye Tint Eyeshadow, € 35

Eye makeup is not as complicated as it may seem. You only need to have a couple of basics and as we get more practice dare with more colorful finishes. Take note of our tricks to put makeup on your eyes in less than five minutes and earn your look many points.

Simple eye makeup

Eyelash masks . Mascara is the most basic product of all and it is the only one that can be used alone. What you have to do when applying them is to turn the brush between your fingers to distribute the product well . The tabs below you can even skip over.
Black pencil . Lining the eyes is another basic gesture that is easy to master. The simplest thing is to draw only the upper water line for a very natural makeup. You can also draw it on the outside and if you do not have very small eyes, also the lower water line. Instead of black, you can also use other colors such as brown, which are more natural.
Brown shade. It is the other essential basic in your eye makeup bag. It must be extended only on the upper eyelid . If you want, you can opt for a matte for the day and an iridescent for the night.

Shadows and eyeliners

Shades of color. Shades of colors such as purple or pink are a great idea to give the look a more youthful and fresh air. Find out which shade suits you best according to the color of your eyes.
Smoky effect. The key is to make a color gradient by applying the shadows with more intensity around the eye and lightening as we ascend. Not sure how to get smokey eyes? Follow this step by step from Ratolina.
Metallized. Shades in silver and gold tones are one of the most popular lately. As they are usually iridescent, those that come in powder format can mark the folds of the eyelid a lot, so better get a cream, stick or liquid one that allows you greater precision when applying them.