10 Tips to Make Your Eyes Look Bigger

1. Start with an eye shadow primer, one that is tacky so that it can hold the color. If your lids are dry, you can use a concealer but definitely opt for the primer if your eyelids are warm. 

2. Choose a dark eye pencil. When enhancing your eyes you need a dark liner; other options are navy, purple, charcoal etc. Dark color will contrast with the whites of your eyes.

3. When applying eyeliner, don’t apply all the way around your eyes. Stop half way along the lower lash line and don’t apply on the inner rim, just below the bottom lashes. 

4. Make your eye lashes look bigger: curl, nourish and apply a mascara that lengthens your lashes. Some tested mascaras are: Korres - Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara and L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara (this one has a primer on one end as well).

5. Add a white or light eye shadow on the inner corners of your eyes. This brings light into them and creates the illusion that they are larger. 

 

6. When applying eyeliner, extend it past your outer corners and give it an upwards direction, creating a cat eye to elongate the shape of your eyes.

7.  Did you know that the shape of your eyebrows affects the shape of your eyes? It’s like the frame of a picture; they frame your face! However, don’t make the mistake of thinking that the thinner your eyebrows the bigger your eyes will look; consult an aesthetician  and decide on the best shape that will bring out your eyes. 

8. Peach-color based concealers are better for erasing the blue tones of dark circles and can make your eyes look bigger.

 

9. When applying eye shadow, go for two different tones: one lighter on the center of the eye and the darker on the upper lid and above the lighter eye shadow. Also make sure they’re from the same color family to enhance the effect.

10. Use a liquid concealer instead of a cream based one to cover up the dark circles, since it has less chances of slipping into the natural lines of your eyes and making them look smaller. 

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How To: Sport the Red Lips!!!

 With oxblood being the new “it” color for this season, there hasn’t been a better time to try out a red lips look! It’s classic, timeless and there is a red for every skin tone! It can also be worn day and night in a variety of ways…

The “Nude-Eyes-Red-Lips” Look:

 

If you have big eyes that need no accentuation, this is definitely a look for you. Keep in mind when you put the emphasis on one feature, the others might disappear a little, but if your eyes are at the center of attention at all times, then don’t worry. Depending on whether you’re getting ready for a night or day event choose a red that is appropriate. How to choose the right red for you? It’s the same as figuring out which hair color would suit you best!

(here is an older post from our blog to help you figure out which colors suit you best http://thefriendzyzone.blogspot.gr/search?updated-max=2012-11-11T11:18:00-08:00&max-results=3&start=41&by-date=false ) 

However, don’t forget the eyes completely when you decide to try the “Nude-eyes-Red-Lips” look. Put a mate eye shadow base or primer on and add some mascara. This will complete the look but won’t remove the focus from your lovely colored lips!

The “A-Bit-Of-Both” Look:

Let’s say you can never go out without your favorite smoky eye look. Or that your eyes are your smallest feature and they need to be brought out to balance out your face. I have small eyes and I find it hard, even when I’m doing a very simple natural look with just foundation and blush to not add some accentuating eye shadow or mascara to bring out my eyes more. 

By always wearing make up on your eyes, it doesn’t mean that you’re banned from wearing lipstick as well in fear of it becoming “too much”. The key is balance!

Look at the model.

 

She has a dark smoky look but also is sporting dark red lips! You can do the same by working with a smoky look and blending very well!!! You can also add bits of white shimmer on the brow bone and inner corners to bot only illuminate and open up your eyes but also break all the dark color of the smoky look. 

The only limitation I would see in this combination is that it’s more a night time look, but you can always tone down the black of the smoky look by using another eye shadow like brown or grey for a softer look, or try a pink toned lipstick and transform it into a day look. Or you can just try out the following tip…

The “Cat-Eye-And-Red-Lips” Look

 This is different from doing a smoky eye and you can see the difference in how it’s worn. I think it’s because it’s more clean and neat than a smoky look that this look can be worn during the day as well. 

 

You can work with thick and thin lines: thicker lines would work great on smaller eyes with little to no eyelid space or monolids because it would balance out your features and bring out your eyes more, while thinner lines are great for people who have bigger eyes and just want to accentuate and don’t like the nude eyes look. 

 

This is basically the look that Dita Von Teese made famous through her unique fashion style and burlesque shows. It combines the classic red lip (or a variation of it) with the sexy cat eye liner that can instantly add style!

Whichever you pick, have fun with it and create a beautiful look for your outing!!! 

So, what's your favorite way of wearing red lipstick? ;)

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Tired Skin Beauty Tips!!!

We live busy lives and sometimes that can take a toll on our skin. So, here are some quick remedies for taking care of your tired skin as well as some easy tips you can integrate into your daily life that can help maintain your skin luminous state as well as prevent aging!

 

- After removing your make up (preferably with a cleansing wipe or foam, not a scrub), move on to removing whatever eye shadow, concealer or mascara you might be wearing. An easy way to remove all your mascara without damaging your delicate eyelids is to dip regular cotton swabs in eye makeup remover and gently work through your upper and bottom lashes until you have successfully removed everything. 

- Your skin needs extra nourishment so a beauty mask is in order! Clay masks are great for tightening the skin as well as rejuvenating and illuminating. However, in order to fully restore tired skin, the best mask to use is an oatmeal/honey/yoghurt (or milk) mask. Oatmeal has soothing elements that assist in the restoration process of the skin and the same thing can be said for yoghurt and honey mask. Honey is also a great product to fight free radicals and prevent future breakouts while maintaining the skin’s elasticity and youthful look. You just need a tablespoon of each ingredient mixed together for a great home made mask :)

- Before using the mask: use a gentle scrub made for daily use in order to remove the dead skin cells, which may be more when your skin is looking extra tired. Wash the face with warm water before and after using the scrub and with cold water when it’s time to remove the mask. Warm water will open up the pores of the skin to better receive the ingredients of the mask, while the cold water will tighten the skin again. If you don’t like the feel of cold water, you can always give yourself a mini ice facial with an ice cube after applying your skin care products. The ice won’t remove the products; your skin will have already absorbed them.

- As you’re letting the facial mask settle in, it’s a good idea to use some products specifically for your eyes. Masks are not supposed to be used around the eye area; opt for under eye fabric strips, slices of cucumber or just take two spoons, place them in the freezer for about 5 minutes and then put them under your eyes for as long as they’re cold (the cold is not supposed to hurt your under eye area so make sure you test it first). These remedies will help with puffiness, dark circles, redness or the skin and will generally help with making you look more awake and healthy!

You can also use a gel eye mask

 And some Health Beauty tips!!!

1. Drink lots of water! It’s a cliché, I know, but water helps get rid of toxins. 

If you’re not a big fan of water, some alternatives include eating cucumber, which is basically 96% water (although that will not replace your body’s need for water). 

You can also drink green, red, white, black and rooibos tea or any other tea high in anti-oxidants. 

 

2. Protein-infused foods (in moderation) can help with preventing acne. Also, Omega 3 fatty acid foods like nuts, can help with maintaining the skin’s youthful look. Salmon and sardines are good for skin when it looks tired, while foods rich in Vitamin A, such as egg yolks, nonfat milk, and oysters assist in better healing whenever your skin does get damaged. Finally, avocado, mango and papaya are great for the skin in consuming as well as using them in facials! 

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