Let Your Eyes TaIk!

Many youngsters will never step out without applying an eyeliner. Yes, to a certain extent, make-up. is incomplete without the touch of an eyeliner. So, whether ¡lis applied to get the perfect party look or just to add a little drama to a simple look, eyeliner works the best. Nowadays, a lot of make-up artists are working on creating a fresh look every time, be it winged eyes, cat eyes or a simple one stroke line – eyeliner has evolved in recent times and is important to flaunt the perfect look. There are different types of eyeliners and here we mention a few.

Types Of Eyeliners Liquid Liner This is an age-old eye make-up we have seen our mothers and grandmothers use. This is also the most difficult liner to apply as it comes with a brush and a bottle which holds the liquid. The impact is intense and bold. However, you need to have a steady hand to apply it and it is quite difficult for first time users.

For beginners, start from the middle of your eyelid and steadily draw a line to the end of your lash line. Now start with the beginning of your eye and reach the middle of your eye line.

Pencil Liner
These are the best if you are on the go and have no time to apply a liquid liner. Pencil liners are also non messy, travel friendly and fit into your bag or purse. All you have to do is sharpen the pencil and draw a line close to your lash line. You can also try different colours if you are adventurous.

Gel/Creme Liners
These are usually used by make-up artists for professional use as the colour is more intense, lasts long and is smudge-free. It comes in a pot and an angled brush or liner brush. The effect is stunning.

Points To Remember

Do not curl your eyelashes or apply mascara before you apply the eyeliner.
For the smoky eyes effect, use a pencil eyeliner and smudge it softly as it is easier. smoother and gives good results.
When you are opting for a dramatic look like ‘cat eyes’ or ‘winged look,’ ensure that you use minimum eye shadow and keep your lips colour neutral.
Highlight only one feature of your face, either the eyes, lips or cheekbones.
Always experiment with looks, as you never know which look may suit you the best.

Lip Colours For Shine And Sheen

There are so many varieties of lipsticks. tints, gloss and liquid lipsticks in the market that it gets difficult to choose. because with variety comes confusion. So, should you opt for a matie finish or a creamy lipstick? Or would gloss or liquid lipstick suit you better? And by the way, what is the difference between a liquid lipstick and a gloss? Read on and you may just figure out the difference between the two.

Lipstick

Lipstick has more colour pigments. The overall effect after the application of a lipstick no matter what the colour is very polished and sophisticated. There are different variations even in this, like matte, creamy or sheen which gives both good coverage a glossy shine.

Gloss

Just a single stoke of the wand gives you sheer, juicy sheen. Usually a gloss has less colour pigmentation and may not give colour with the same intensity as that a stick. However, it gives luminous shine when applied. It also makes your lips look voluptuous and plump. It is for those special dates or night outs.

Liquid Lipstick

Liquid Lipstick can be worn anywhere to work, party, evening dinners, simply anytime. Gloss is for night outs and weekends when you feel like dramatizing your eyes rather than your lips. Lipstick enables precise application and makes your lips look more defined, giving it a classy look.

Liquid Lipsticks are long lasting and a few last up to 14 hours. However, this depends on you. If you have the habit of licking your lips constantly, it may not last more than seven hours, But gloss lasts for two hours and you may need to re-apply it, A liquid lipstick is perfect as an on-the-go product. It meets all your needs and makes your lips look luscious.

Age Factor

Lipstick looks good on all ages, depending on the colours. But the older you get the more sophisticated you look it you sport lipstick. A pink gloss looks amazing if you are In your teens but as you get older, you have to opt for more neutral or nude colours with tints of coral and rose.