Formal Eye Makeup Application

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Whether it's a festive occasion or a memorable event such as your wedding day, tips for formal eye makeup application can help pull your whole look together with elegance.

Formal Eye Makeup Application Tips

Formal eye makeup takes a bit of skill to master. With a variety of styles to choose from, certain looks are easier to apply and pull off, while others take practice and the right colored cosmetics to make perfect each and every time. The following formal eye makeup looks are timeless and classic choices for day or evening festivities.

Smoky Eye

The smoky eye is a classic example of formal eye makeup. Not many women parade this style on a daily basis, but this look is sure to add some sizzle to your date night look! Smoky eyes look best when paired with subtle lipstick and blush, so plan on ditching your dark lips when you go this route! To create a sexy smoky eye, follow these tips:

  • Curl: Curl eyelashes
  • Apply base color: Apply a neutral eye shadow allover eyelid
  • Apply depth: Apply a taupe or gray shadow heavily in the crease, reapply until desired depth is achieved
  • Line: Line eyes with black or gray eyeliner, and smudge heavily with eye shadow sponge
  • Define: Apply two to three coats of black mascara

Cat Eye

The cat eye is a great formal eye makeup application style that works day or night, thanks to the clean lines and simple palette. The cat eye is also less likely to smudge and look "tired" like the smoky eye, so plan on this look if you want infallible beauty all night long!

Although making the sweep takes some practice, overall the cat eye style is easy to master. Follow these tips for fool-proof application:

  • Curl: Curl eyelashes
  • Apply: Apply a cream eye shadow in a light bone or ivory hue
  • Hold taut: Pull eyelid up at the corner
  • Line: Using liquid eyeliner, draw a thin line from the inner eyelid as close to the lash as possible
  • Ascent: Extend line up slightly as you near the end of the lash line
  • Sweep: Sweep end of line up and out
  • Define: Brush on two to three coats of black mascara on top and bottom eyelashes
play with color

Colorful

When you want to extend your creative fashion style to your eye makeup, it’s time to play with color! While colored eye shadows aren't a traditional eye makeup look, they make all the difference when they act as an accessory to your wardrobe. To keep your look clean and modern, downplay your jewelry and let your eyes speak for themselves!

To apply vivid or bold shadows, make sure you have a steady hand and avoid over application. Always start at the outer corner of the eyelid and sweep color inward rather than outward to prevent an unrealistic and telltale shadow line. Make sure you blend bold colors liberally to soften and smudge their bold look.

Colorful eye shadows look best when paired with a neutral lip and a light gloss. Keep in mind not everyone can wear the same bold shadow hues. If you have blue eyes, revel in turquoise or cool water hues, and if you have brown or hazel eyes, play with purple and green tones for a palette that flatters and pops your natural eye color.

Practice Makes Perfect

As with any other makeup technique, formal eye makeup application takes some practice. For best results, pick you palette and spend a few days mastering your chosen technique. If you need some inspiration for a formal look that flatters your features, stop by any cosmetic counter or a makeup retailer such as Sephora or Ulta and visit with a cosmetic sales associate. Once you've mastered a formal application style, you can change it up on a whim with different colors and really have some fun!

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