Beauty Basic #1

What can I do to get a nice shimmer or glimmer on my eyes?  Well, shadows that have shimmer contain a mineral called mica which contains light reflecting properties to brighten up the eye. Some shimmer shadows have a high content of mica to create a 'high shimmer' look and some have a lower content to create a more subtle look.  So here are a few tips to create the perfect shimmer:

• Prep your eyes with a type of concealer or specific eye primer to prevent your shadow from creasing and smudging.
• Day look- choose a neutral color like a grey, beige or champagne powder eye shadow. I like Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow Champagne.  Brush the shadow over the lid and work from the outer corners in- the brush will deposit the most color where it hits the skin first.
• Night look- try a charcoal or purple eye shadow applied with a firm brush for the strongest color.  Try Laura Mercier Luster Eye Colour in Celestial.  Make sure to tap your brush to remove excess color.
• Curl your lashes, add a black volumizing mascara (check a previous post for a recommendation).  Skip the liner and wear a neutral lip.

Beauty tip: A simple, natural look works best.  For an everyday look, pick shadows that bring out the eye color rather than shadows that make a statement. 

Beautify your eyes with some shimmer, Girlfriend!


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