There are some trends that
should stay in the magazines, and many people think that the glossy eyed look
is one of them. It’s hard to wear, hard to maintain, and can even be slightly
uncomfortable. Aside from all that, I can’t get it out of my head. The look is
imperfect, and gets worse over time. Even with the most solid base, shadows are
guaranteed to crease with a gloss over top. If you’re a perfectionist when it
comes to your makeup, this is not the look for you. If you’re willing to
embrace a slightly grunge, downtown look, give it a try.
There are some trends that
should stay in the magazines, and many people think that the glossy eyed look
is one of them. It’s hard to wear, hard to maintain, and can even be slightly
uncomfortable. Aside from all that, I can’t get it out of my head. The look is
imperfect, and gets worse over time. Even with the most solid base, shadows are
guaranteed to crease with a gloss over top. If you’re a perfectionist when it
comes to your makeup, this is not the look for you. If you’re willing to
embrace a slightly grunge, downtown look, give it a try.
Start by applying your shadow
primer as usual. This look works with matte or shimmery shadows but matte
shadows look extra cool with a glossy finish. Pat the shadow onto your lid and
into the crease. Ensure that you get a good amount of product on the lid, as
you’ll want it to blend with the gloss. Next, apply your gloss. If you can’t
get your hands on an eye gloss, products such as Lorac’s Liquid Lustre $16,
Elizabeth Arden’s 8 Hour Cream $19.50, Vaseline, or a clear unscented lip gloss
will give you the same effect. Always test a product before applying it to your
eyes, especially if you’re using lip gloss, as the eye area is very sensitive.
Once you’ve applied it, blink a few times and distribute it over the lid.
You’ll see the gloss picks up the color, and gathers it into the crease,
resulting in a cool, unfinished look.
If you’re not keen on applying
an actual gloss to your lids, you can get a similar effect with strategically
placed glitter, as seen above, right. Apply your base color, this works
especially well with metallics and shimmery black, and then apply a loose
glitter, or very glittery shadow, to the center of the lid as well as the inner
and outer corners. This look will not give you the exact effect but it will add
dimension and brighten up a normal smoky eye.
Images: IMAXtree
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Sarah
Joynt
Sarah
Joynt is a Canadian beauty and fashion writer living and working in London, UK.
When she's not obsessing over lipstick shades and buying more pairs of platform
mary janes than she'll ever need, Sarah also acts as a publicist and events
coordinator for designers internationally and in the UK.
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