Spring Into Color Makeup Tutorial (V)!!

(M.B.) With the spring season steadily approaching, new makeup looks are coming into season as well. You've probably been seeing bright, illuminating colors on the covers of magazines like Seventeen and Vogue in many different ways. The "pop of color" makeup can be created in many ways. You can use a colored shadow, mascara, or in this case, eyeliner. You could also use a pop of color on your cheeks or lips, but this look is for those who want something quick and simple with very little hassle.

Directions:
     1. Prime your eyelids. Make sure to use a primer that you know will last a long time. This step is very important because primer helps intensify the color of the shadow. Use your ring finger so that there is no tugging on the skin that could potentially create wrinkles. It is very important that you are careful when bringing the color to your lower lashline. The color is going to be prominent here so you need to focus most of the product in that area.
      2. Begin with a neutral shadow that is similar to your skintone. It can be matte or shimmery, but be sure to keep the shimmer to a minimum. If there is too much, it will be too overdone and the eye won't be drawn to the color. A champagne tone shadow would be best.
     3. An optional step would be to contour your eyes with a darker shade of brown. This should definitely be matte so it won't contradict or bump heads with the color you'll be using.
     4. Highlight with a soft, shimmery white. Focus the product on your brow bones and the inner corner of your eye. This will draw light to your face without distracting it from the color.
     5. With a colored kohl eyeliner of your choice, begin dragging the pencil along your lower waterline. Don't push too hard because you could possibly scratch your eye. Move it back and forth along the waterline so that the color is extra pigmented. Try avoiding colors like hot pink, orange, and red. These colors could make your eyes look irritated or bothered, which isn't what you want. The best colors to use are blues, greens, and purples.
     6. An optional step is to set the color with an eyeshadow. This is also the time to slightly blend the product into your lower lashline. Not only will it set the color but it will also allow the color to be more noticeable.
     7. Black eyeliner on the upper lashline is optional. If you do decide to use it, a pencil is probably better so that it can be blended better. Avoid a heavy wing because it will draw attention away from the color.
     8. On the top lashes, apply mascara as you usually would.
     9. This step is also optional. You can take a colored mascara that matches your eyeliner and apply it to your bottom eyelashes for further coloring. In the photo above, she is wearing black mascara but personally, I believe it would be better to use color to enhance your look.