Makeup: Eyes
How can I fill in my eyebrows?
You can use a brow pencil (or eye liner) and lightly "draw in" the areas that need to be filled. However this option rarely looks realistic and can easily fade. A better option is using a colored powder that's three shades lighter than the darkest part of your hair. Alima Pure has a great range of natural-looking shades that will work. Use an angled brush to tap the color into your eyebrows.
Are natural mascaras waterproof?
No. The ingredients that make a mascara resistant to water are chemical related, so none of the mascaras featured here are completely waterproof. However many are formulated to last a very long time. And it may be necessary to remove them completely using a targeted makeup remover.
Can I use organic makeup if I wear contact lenses?
Yes. Natural cosmetics are formulated with pure mineral pigments and nurturing plant ingredients so they are generally safe for contact lens wearers. The gentle formulations rarely cause irritation and can actually benefit skin.
What's the difference between a pencil, cream, cake and liquid eye liner?
Pencils
The most widely used liner is also the easiest to use. The formula is also versatile because you can create a thin dramatic line or a softer smudged one. To use it, move the pencil from the inner corner outward in short strokes as close to the lash line as you can get. Use more pressure for darker results on the outer corners and lighter pressure on the inner corners.
Cream
Cream formulas are more intense than pencils but are easier to use than a liquid. Depending on how much makeup you usually wear, the results may be better suited for a nighttime look. To apply the cream liner, grab a small amount of the color onto the edge of an angled brush and pinch the tip into a thin point. Using short strokes, dab the tip of the brush along the lash line. The line can be a bit thicker at the outer corners to mimic thicker lashes and open up the eyes.
Cake
Cake eyeliner is super long lasting and can be used wet or dry. For a soft look get a small amount of product on an angled eyeliner brush and apply it to your eyes in short, precise strokes. When you're finished blend the edges. For a bit more impact lightly dampen the brush first. And for the most intensity, add a drop of water to the cake to create a liquid liner.
Liquid
The most difficult to use, liquid liner takes some practice. The formula lasts a long time and offers intense definition. Hold the liner applicator in one hand while using the other hand to pull your eyelid flat to remove any natural creases. Starting from the inside and going out apply the liquid as close to the lash line as you can get. Very slowly draw your line all at once. If you try to do it in sections you could end up with an uneven, jagged line.
How can I prevent my mascara from smudging, giving me "raccoon eyes"?
The obvious answer is to avoid rubbing your eyes, which can cause the mascara to flake off your lashes onto other areas. And although it's impossible to prevent mascara from completely staying only on your lashes, not applying the product to your lower lashes can help. The lower lashes smudge easier causing the under eye area to look shadowy and tired.
How can I wear more than one color of eye shadow at a time?
The easiest option is to stay in the same color palette and choose various depths of the same general shade. Try wearing a darker blue shade at the inner corners of your eyes. Apply a lighter shade towards the outer corners and blend the shades together. Rim your lids with a smoky dark blue liner and blend well. Or instead of going from side to side, layer your hues from bottom to top. Apply a light shade from the lid to the area slightly above your crease and blend. Follow with a darker shade only on your eyelid. Another method is using shades that sit together on the color wheel. Green paired with gold and blue paired with lavender are two good examples.
