PREPARING THE CANVAS

Before applying any colour, you need to lay the groundwork, namely the contour of the eye, eyebrow arch and eyelids. Two essential products for this task are concealer and eyeshadow primer. The former is applied with a small brush only on dark circles.

SCULPT YOUR EYEBROWS FOR A POWERFUL GAZE

For the last few years, thick, natural, and groomed eyebrows have been all the rage. Here is how to achieve a flawless effect:

1. Use a good eyebrow pencil.
2. Opt for one with a sharp point, and use a colour that’s one shade lighter than your eyebrows for a natural look.
3. Fill out any sparse area by “drawing in” hairs with the pencil. Make sure to draw pencil strokes in the direction of hair growth.

TRACE AN IMPECCABLE LINE

A pencil can be tricky to use. To trace a flawless line at the root of your lashes, stretch your lid with your index and draw a line from the inner to the outer corner of your eye.

If your hand is unsteady, simply line your lashes with a few dots and blur them with a bevel brush or a small latex sponge for lovely natural-looking results. For a more intense look, you can draw a thin line under your lash line.

PLAY WITH COLOUR

If you want to make the colour of your eyes stand out, you need the right shade of eyeshadow.

• If you have blue eyes, use neutral colours that are soft and pale such as coral and champagne. Avoid dark or vibrant colours because they will weigh down your eyes.
• If your eyes are green, you don’t need bright shades to make heads turn. A sparkling brown is all that’s required during the day, while purple adds the perfect touch to glam up your evenings.
• If you have hazel eyes, metallic shades and pastels are perfect for making them pop. Colours that are too dark tend to hide green and gold tints in multicoloured irises. On the other hand, delicate metallic and powdered pink shades intensify hazel eyes and make pale brown eyes sparkle.
• Those with brown eyes can use pretty much any shade. However, neutral shades such as salmon or gilded bronze can perfectly complement brown irises. No matter which shade you use, blur a bit of black or dark brown eyeshadow in the crease of your eyelid to make your gaze even more intense.

Once you’ve picked out the colour you want, you need to apply it correctly:

1. Use a flat brush and apply the shade in the centre first, then outwards.
2. Emphasize the outer corner.
3. Use a soft bristle brush to blur.

If you’re heading out for the night and want to glam up your look, add some eyeshadow in the fold of your eyelid and in the outer corner. Ideally, the centre and inner corner of your eyelid should be covered in a lighter shade to create light points that will brighten your gaze.

GET LONG LASHES

Long lashes are trending! Use a lengthening mascara to volumize your lashes. To get the most out of your product, apply at least two coast, but wait 30 seconds to a minute between applications. Don’t worry about using too much product: a mascara only lasts about three months!