May 12, 2009

InStyle Beauty tips


Smokey Eyes

Intense , versatile and low-maintenance - this classic look never gets old. Follow these simple steps to ensure your shadow looks soft and sooty but never slept in.

HOW TO DO IT
  1. Trace the upper lid with a soft black pencil to define the shape and add intensity to the lash line. Then gently smudge it with your fingertip to diffuse the line
  2. Using a medium-size domed brush, apply inky powder to the crease of the eye. Then blend it downward for a wash of color over the entire lid
  3. With a smaller brush that has firm bristles , press a gunmetal shade into the lower lash line. Apply a silver powder to the inner corners to lighten the overall effect
  4. Piles on the mascara. Stiles (MUA) prefers a small , easy-to-maneuver wand. Instead of heavy lip color, choose a glossy or balm-like neutral for a "slightly less finished mouth"
TOOLS

Four easy to blend shades, Chanel Quadra eye shadow in smokey eye, $56; chanel.com

Durable synthetic and natural bristles, MAC brush #217, $23; maccosmetics.com

Stiff and dense for maximum control, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Small eye-shadow soft round tip brush, $29; neimanmarcus.com

A pencil that's easy to swipe on and smudge. MAC eye kohl in smolder , $17; maccosmetics.com

Coats every lash, Maybelline Lash discovery mascara in Very Black, $7; at Wal-mart

Pale pink with bold shine. CK Calvin Klein Beauty Delicious Pout lip glass in Sparkle, $13; at Sephora

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