Don’t you hate seeing eye makeup mistakes on women? Of course, very few of us are actually experts in this area but some eye makeup mistakes are easy to spot from a mile away. Sometimes we are actually making these mistakes but don’t realize it until we have a little bit of information to shed some light on the subject. Let’s talk about some of the most common eye makeup mistakes here.
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1. Not Wearing Any
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One of the worst eye makeup mistakes is not wearing any. Almost everyone can benefit from a little eye makeup. Some of us need it more than others and some of us need less than others. I know for myself, my eyes disappear into my face without some eye makeup to give them definition. At the very least, most of us can use a couple coats of mascara.
2. 1960's Blue
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Need I say more? Don’t go there, ladies, just don’t go there! You can wear blue eye shadow in some very tasteful ways. but if you are wearing 1960's blue, it is time to change colors. If you are not sure what colors to wear, seek out help from a makeup counter associate.
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Blue eyeshadow harkens back to a time of bold and experimental makeup trends, but the intense, bright blue shades reminiscent of the 60s can be jarring against modern fashion sensibilities. It's all about blending and choosing the right hue for your skin tone. Opt for subtler shades, like a soft sky or slate blue, and work on creating a gradient effect rather than a solid block of color. Remember, finesse is key, and with today's variety of palettes, you're sure to find a blue that complements rather than clashes. If you do wish to embrace a vintage vibe, do so with a twist that acknowledges the past while staying firmly planted in the present.
3. Too Much Sparkle
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I love sparkly eye shadow and it can be worn beautifully, but it is also possible to go too far with the sparkle. I think the best way to wear sparkle is moderately. If that is the only thing that people see when they look at you, it may be time to tone it down.
4. Being Heavy-Handed with the Eyeliner
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I love, love, love eyeliner. I especially have a deep love for liquid eyeliner although all I usually have time for is the pencil. But there are certainly mistakes that can be made with eyeliner. One of the worst is wearing it too thick. You want people to look at you and see your beautiful eyes, not your dark, huge, heavy- handed eyeliner.
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5. Spiky Eyelashes
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Mascara is my absolute favorite eye makeup and I have often said that if I could only have one makeup to use for the rest of my life, it would be mascara. But you can certainly make mistakes with mascara, too. If the end result of your mascara is spiky lashes, you are probably wearing too much. I have to be careful about this one. Because I love mascara so much, I am often tempted to add just one more coat. I have learned to stop at three coats, maximum.
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6. Too Much
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Just like you can wear too little eye makeup, you can also wear too much. Your eye makeup should not look like a paint by number set with eyeliner and mascara applied so thick that your eyelids look heavy. You can wear several colors but wear them tastefully and blend them well. If you are unsure if you make this mistake with your eye makeup, ask a trusted but honest friend. Be sure to be open to their response, though.
7. Not considering Your Own Unique Eye Color and Shape
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You know, we have to consider our own unique eye color and shape. For instance, I love the looks my sister creates with shades of pinks in her eye makeup, but I simply cannot wear them. Having blue eyes and fair sin, they make me look like I have a bad case of pink eye or at best, am very ill. If you are unsure what colors are best for you, do a little research. There is a lot of helpful information online on this very subject.
These are a few eye makeup mistakes that women make. What are some others that you have noticed? I am curious to hear your responses!
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Comments
cat: It bothers me when people call gradient eyeshadow a smokey eye. You should write an article helping women know the difference. A smokey eye is darkest color on the lid/lash line and lightest on the brow bone. Putting a dark shadow on the outer v is not a smokey eye.
Deec: Oh noooooo....you're on a lifestyle entertainment app and it's not "empowering" you!???? The horror. The horror!!
Bea2307: Extremely pale lipsticks on certain skin colours can look both 'cakey' and cheap.
Pamela: Completely agree with each of the tips given in this article. Eye makeup can really enlighten your face even if it's a single coat of mascara . Can't imagine how ladies can live without eye makeup. If you don't like any makeup then it's fine but anybody who does makeup cannot leave the eyes
Brianna: This article is insulting, regarding no.1 in particular. Very rude.
Jule: I don't agree with #1 at all. some women may like to ALWAYS where eye makeup but it shouldn't be a necessary thing, I personally can't use mascara very often because my lashes begin to fall out ( and yes I've tried many mascaras, it's just a thing). women should be able to walk around with NO makeup at all and not be judged because there not wearing any, it's societies warped image of how we should look, not what is naturally beautiful. Id ud like to wear eye makeup daily, go ahead but we shouldn't all be expected to.
Charisse: Wow, thanks for telling me I'm not attractive unless I have on even the slightest bit of makeup. Way to empower women so positively. Regardless of if I wear a full face of makeup or even something as simple as mascara, it doesn't give you the right to say that I need a little makeup to make myself look a certain way everyday. To wear nothing at all and still walk around like I own the place is more beautiful than having to hide behind a layer of makeup.
Annamaria: I hate spiky eyelashes
Ashley: I don't like #1 because not wearing makeup is not a mistake you don't have to wear it if you don't want saying that everyone should is really messed up wearing makeup isn't even that good for your face.
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