Tammy, thank you for your post. You are right about foundation being tarnished by eye-make-up mistakes, but in this case I just clean with make-up remover and re-apply. I just got used to applying foundation first before doing my eyes. Maybe I'm afraid of tarnishing my eye make-up with foundation mistakes!
Gee Tammy, what defects?
Us "older ladies" have no defects!! - we just choose to visually alter certain areas of our face...on a regular basis.
Hugs
Doanna
Wow, glad to see things working out Debbie. Do you use false eye lashes? They make a huge difference at least for myself, and a good spot to use that liquid liner where the false lash meets the eye lash lid, to cancel the lash line, it makes putting false lashes on more forgiving. Huggs ...Tammy
Oh BTW, do you use a smudge brush? It really does make things easier, and a nice blended finish look.
Hi Robin,
Here are some links to the type of brushes that might help you for a fine eye shadow line.
Also, as far as gels are concerned, I have not had to much luck with gels, and I have tried many, maybe some other girls in here have had good experience with them. I have always struggled with gels, they will flake and or dry up if you do not use them in a timely fashion.
Huggs Tammy
Small precision brush http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/brushes/single-brushes/small_precision_brush
>>> Studio small angled brush. http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/brushes/single-brushes/small_angled_brush
Hello lovelies xo
I didn't see this tip here and wanted to offer some advice I received while shopping in the Sephora store.
P.S. If you didn't already know about them (yes I know it's expensive) they will give you a free makeover and teach you tips and tricks
#1 for any makeup application, having the proper and quality brushes makes a world of difference.
#2 by wetting your makeup brushes (eye shadow and using eyeshadow as liner) you can create a more dramatic look with richer color depth that stays!
#3 quality does matter. You will never get the professional results from Revlon products.
#4 Dermablend is an amazing cover up!!! It's a bit tricky to use at first, but once you get the hang, it's your BFF.
You know those little double ended sponge sticks that come with eyeliner? What about those bacteria loving pads in the powder foundation compacts? Well, you will never use one of those again once you have a nice brush set. You will need:
Eye shader brush
This brush is used for packing color on the lid. You can also use the tip of the brush to smudge color under the lash line, or to create a defined line in the crease.
Stiff Dome Brush
This brush is great for feathering out color to create a smokey eye, or blending out the crease. The bristles are stiff, making it easy to move the eye shadow where you want it.
Pencil Brush
This pencil-like brush is perfect for precision shading on the lid, in the crease of the eye, or along the lash line. This brush can also be used for smudging liner along the lash line, or darkening the outer-v for a dramatic look.
Soft Dome Brush
This dome shaped brush has very soft bristles that make it ideal for blending out any harsh lines below the brow bone. This brush can also be used for blending out concealer under the eye to help hide dark circles and bags.
Bent Liner Brush
Designed specifically for applying gel eyeliner, this brush has a bent head that lays perfectly on the top of the lashes, and glides with ease. The pointed tip helps create a fool proof line that will have even the beginners pulling off a stunning cat eye.
Dual Ended Brow Brush
With this brush, you get double for your money! This dual ended brush has a spoolie on one end allowing you to brush through your brows. The other end has an angled brush which is ideal for effortlessly filling in your brows.
Angled Contour Brush
There are many of these on the market today in a various array of shapes and sizes. With this particular angled contour brush, you can swipe the brush downward diagonally from your cheekbone, and in one fluid motion achieve a flawless application.
Cheek Highlighter Brush
The cheek highlighter brush is completely optional, but the feathery, soft bristles give a very nice finish to any product used with it. This brush is very easy to use when applying a highlighter to the top of the cheekbones. You can also use the cheek highlighter brush with cream blushes to stipple the blush onto the cheeks.
Foundation Stippling Brush
The foundation stippling brush is perfect for those of you who love a full coverage look to your foundation. The large flat head is specifically made for the foundation to be stippled onto the face. This technique assures there are no streaks in the foundation, resulting in a flawless look to the skin.
Flat Foundation Brush
And finally! My Secret weapon! The beauty blender!!!
Technically, this isn’t really a brush, but it is a great tool and we didn’t want to leave it out. The egg-shaped design makes it ideal for getting under the eye and in other small areas you can easily miss with a brush. This is also used to achieve an overall airbrush finish to your foundation.
I hope you enjoyed! xxoo