Secrets to Flawless Make-up Application

Secret #3

Mirror mirror on the wall who has the fairest eyes of all?....

The magic of eye make-up is in the tools and in the pigment of the cosmetic. Yes, that is why when you try and try to apply your eye make-up it always turns out like that. Throw away those cheap brushes you got from your grandparents last Christmas that came in a JcPenny make-up kit and hit the MAC counter, Japonesque online, or the Ibrow store online, for quality brushes.

A quality brush is made with virgin fibers and is hand made. (A virgin fiber is the first clippings of an animal's hair. No, animals are NOT harmed in the process. Their hair is continually clipped and sold to cosmetic companies that want to make cheap brushes to sell to the masses. P.S. That's why those brushes feel prickly). Quality brushes will last you a life time. They need some basic care. If your not using your brushes professionally, you should shampoo your brushes with a conditioning shampoo once a month, reshape your brushes, and lay them to dry. (Keep them away from dogs and cats! They smell the animal fur, and mistake make-up brushes for toys. I either have to keep my door shut or keep my brushes in a drawer or my cat will steal them. True story.)

Now that you have quality tools. It's time to invest in high pigment eye make-up. Some of my favorite brands are, MAC, Sorme', Bioelements, and Jane Iredale to name a few. High pigment eye cosmetics have exactly that more pigment in them. Higher concentrates of pigment make application easier and more flawless. You don't have to keep layering to make the color of the shadow show up. With high pigment products one sweep is all you need. Granted you can change the intensity depending how little or how much you put on.

To mimic looks you see in magazines or to create your own unique style, combine good tools and high pigment make-up together and walla, you are on your way to glam eye's. Try it and see how simple (& prettier) it is to accentuate your eyes!