Lookfantastic Beauty Box | March 2017

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We so often hear about rules in the
beauty world; all the things you
should and shouldn’t do in order
to get the perfect makeup. But why
play by the rule book all the time?
There are so many ways to play with
eye makeup and we’re sharing the
rules we love to break.
We feel like makeup is always a little
bit of magic in a pot. It can be used to
enhance, transform or reveal; it can
be an incredible creative outlet, and
sometimes abiding by all the strict
rules can stifle that.
Why not shakeup your makeup
routine and try something different?
After all, rules are there to break
aren’t they?
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS
USE A PRIMER
We always hear about the necessity
of a primer for making your
eyeshadows pop.
Whilst it is definitely a great way to
boost colour if you want an intense
look, it isn’t always necessary.
Why not try skipping the primer
and applying just a sheer wash of
eyeshadow? It works best with loose
pigments, in tones like peach, lilac
and blue, blended lightly over the
lid for a minimal, fresh look.
CHOOSE COMPLIMENTARY
COLOURS
There are so many articles telling
us about which colours will help
compliment our eyes; there is often a
belief that makeup should be all about
flattering your natural tone.
Sometimes it is fun to make a
statement though. Ignore the rules
and try a colour you might not usually
go for. Rich rust red? Bold emerald
green? Go for it and we promise you,
your eyes will still look incredible.
BLEND EVERYTHING OUT
Whenever we hear people talking
about techniques for beautiful eye
makeup, it seems to be all about
the blending. Eyeshadow should
be blended to add shadows,
contours and definition to the eyes,
with no harsh edges.
We think there is a time for going
slick and bold though; swap your
subtle shadows for a sweep of
liquid eyeliner, or try a cut crease
for a crisp shadow edge that
makes a real statement.
STAY AWAY FROM MONOCHROME
There is a little bit of a declaration
that makeup shouldn’t be too
‘matchy matchy’. If you do one
colour on the lids, make sure you
contrast with something different
on the lips and cheeks.
However, we’ve fallen a little bit in
love with the monochrome look;
sweep your blush or bronzer over
your eyelids for a soft pop of warmth
and don’t be scared of matching
your lip colour to your eyeshadow.
YOU MUST USE A BRUSH
There are a lot of brushes specially
designed for eyeshadow, from fine
detailer brushes to fluffy blending
brushes, and it can sometimes feel
like you need the collection of a
pro makeup artist to hold your head
high in the makeup world.
However, a different way of
application can still give a gorgeous
finish. Try experimenting with
your fingers, using cream or liquid
eyeshadows, as well as powders.
It is the perfect way to get that
effortless look.
THE EYE MAKEUP RULES
YOU SHOULD BREAK
MASCARA TIP:
Keep your lashes
curled longer by
wiggling the brush
back and forth at
the base of your
lashes, and then
swiping to the tips.
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