By Napoleon Perdis
www.napoleonperdis.com
There’s something about Mila. The Friends With Benefits star has come a long way since her days on That 70s Show. Part of her on-screen/red-carpet charm can be attributed to her D-vine, doll-like eyes. Not everyone is born with a gaze that rivals a Disney character but once you have the right tools and a little application know-how it’s easier to work than you think. Try these five simple steps to make like Mila.
STEP 1:
Prep the eyes with an eye primer or a little cream concealer patted from the lash line over the lid and up to the brow. Creating a smooth canvas is a non-negotiable with every eye shadow look. It negates the risk of creasing, keeps pigment colour true and will help your eye makeup go the distance.
STEP 2:
Mascara is a must for any eye-focused look – or just any look, for that matter! Make sure you master an even coating all the way from the roots to the tips. To do that you need a light touch, a little patience, and a mascara with a precision wand that eases application. A great wand is one that allows you to access the lashes on the inner eye; the comb/brush hybrids are great for this. Up your batting average with some individual lashes to the outer corners to create that coquettish kick. Fluttery will get you everywhere!
STEP 3:
Commit the following to memory: Liner provides the structure for the perfect smoky eye. Apply a black or kohl liner directly on to the waterline of the eye and then smudge it into the lashes to soften it. It needs to look dramatic, but not harsh. Make sure the top and bottom lines meet in the outer corner. If your eyes aren’t as naturally large as Mila’s, experiment with a white liner on the inner eye rim instead.
STEP 4:
Mila is a fan of a softer smoky eye; she tends to focus on an eye palette of metallic earth tones. Blend a dark bronze shadow across the lid and sweep a light bronze shade through the socket. Then try a champagne shade in the inner corners and on the brow bone for a brightening effect. To keep it pretty, choose a matte or pearl highlighter.
STEP 5:
Add another coat of mascara and keep the rest of your makeup soft and flattering. Make sure your brows are groomed and in shape. Apply a peachy blush onto the apples of the cheeks for colour and sweep back into the hairline to create some contours in the face. For the lips, try a fleshy pink hue in either lipstick or gloss.
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