please help!!!!!!?

Question

okay so i had this really embarrasing moment where i TRIED to do "smoky eyes" every1 was staring @me and turns out by like the end of the day i had HUGE racoon eyes!!
how can i prevent this from happening????

ur opinion helps thnx

Answer 1

Yipes!
A couple of different things can cause this. If you are trying to get smokey eyes with eyeliner..because eyeliner is a creamy substance it tends to move if your skin is warm or if you are tearing or if you have oily skin.
The other thing that sometimes happens is that a black or grey eyeshadow can sometimes fall on the lower part of the orbital bone and not show up until you touch your face. In other words it falls in a speck on your face and then gets smeared.

I typically use this technique and my clients (or me) don't get the racoon eye.

1. Put a bit of loose powder on your cheek for the easy clean up of fallen shadow.
2. Cover lid up to crease with chosen color (don't forget about purples and taupes for a smokey eye...some people think it has to be black)
3. Get a fine brush (I use a lip brush) and line under your eye with eyeshadow instead of eyeliner
4. Pick a shade darker than your lid-to-crease color to make a triangle on the outer corner of your lid--blend well.
5. With a darker color, line your upper lid thick at the outer corner getting thinner toward the tear duct--I usually use a color similar to the dark triangle color..but black works in most circumsances.
6. On the top lashes be generous with the mascara (if you tear or sweat much you may want to use a waterproof mascara).
7. Lightly brush the lower lashes with mascara.
8. Put black in the inner rim of your eye (no this will not irritate your eyes unless you are already allergic to the make up)
9. Brush away the loose powder on your cheeks.

It might sound like a lot of make up and goofing around. But the big trick is using eyeshadow under your lower lashes because it won't move...and the putting on your liner for the upper lids over the eyeshadow helps set the liner.

good luck!

Answer 2

Firstly, you have to ensure you 'prime' your skin properly before you start applying the makeup. Use a good oil-free moisturiser on your face (oil-free is important as it creates a less fluid texture on your skin), and a good quality primer for your eyes. Personally I use Elizabeth Arden Eye-Fix Primer which can set you back a few dollars initially but as you use so little per application, lasts for an extremely long time. Smooth this on, and it creates a good base for your eye makeup which should now last all day/night without shifting from where it's meant to be. Apply your 'smokey' makeup, remembering to blend a little to avoid the clumpy layers which are prone to smudging, and finally finish off with a light sweep of a translucent powder over the top of it all. This then acts as like a setting agent to keep everything in place. Leave applying your mascara until the very last minute, as any eyeshadow and tranlusent powder will have created a little extra bulk on your lashes, and the result will be some nice thick long lashes to compliment your look.

Other tips to consider:

* Use powdered shadow for your eyes as creams and liquid colours gather, clog and smudge more easily
* Good quality products are worth spending money on - they will create a much more professional look, spend more time on your face than your clothes, and you will generally need to use less of a quality product than a cheaper version
* Get dressed and style your hair BEFORE applying your eye make-up. This reduces the oocasion where something will rub, catch or smudge on your makeup
* Periodically visit the bathroom to check your makeup is still intact and remove any stray black smudges with a soft tissue or cotton bud - just take a couple of these in your handbag when you go out.
* Finally and most importantly: NEVER EVER TOUCH YOUR FACE ONCE YOUR MAKEUP HAS BEEN APPLIED!!

Answer 3

First, use good quality makeup. Second, wet your black eyeshadow for a better hold. Simply dip the brush or sponge you're using for the black in a little water and swirl it in your shadow. It may take a few layers to get a nice dark black, but you'll end up with a matte, almost smear-proof color. Don't wet your gray tones, you'll want those to be blendable throughout the day.

Answer 4

Well, to prevent "raccoon" eye, use dark eyeshadow with black liquid eyeliner and smudge them a little. Don't use as much at the bottom lid so it won't look like you had just been punched in the eye.

Answer 5

first of all don't use eyeshadow on your lids, try using an angled brush apply some grey, black or eggplant color(depending on your skin type) like you would eyeliner. Then sweep it up toward your brow.(don't go to your brow, just the crease) it should be suttle, and should give you less scaryness!

Answer 6

get good quality makeup