Funky Eye Makeup Ideas
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If eyes are believed to be the windows of the soul, these funky eye makeup ideas are sure to help your eccentric side shine.
Funky Eye Makeup Ideas
These artful and unique ideas are sure to help your inner hipster shine.
Cat Eye
Creating a perfect cat eye is the best way to show off your funky side while maintaining your sex appeal. Neither too playful nor too serious, a cat eye works on everyone and takes the funky appeal to a whole new level. Don't been intimidated by the sexiest of lines, creating a cat eye is a piece of cake:
- Invest in a quality liquid eye liner, black liner is always preferred
- Curl eyelashes with eye lash curler
- Pull the outer of the corner eye out and hold taut
- Line eye thinly with liquid liner, sweeping up at the outer corner
- Apply several coats of black mascara
Retro Hues
Whether you want to channel a disco diva or play up a funky pair of tights, bold and bright eye shadow is a funky eye makeup ideas must-have.
Cosmetic companies such as MAC have mastered bold and playful hues, but that doesn't mean a bargain shadow can't be found at your local drugstore. Whether you go upscale or wallet friendly, for the most bang for your buck, always pick a highly pigmented color that has hours of staying power. Bright blues, peacock greens and plums hues are perfect for creating club worthy looks. If you're daring, flaunt a bold eye shadow in the daytime hours by wearing minimal other cosmetics and a neutral lipstick.
White Out
White eyes are totally funky yet have that ethereal glow that always looks fresh and otherworldly. To create funky white eyes, follow these steps:
- Curl eyelashes with eye lash curler
- Apply several coats of white or bisque eye shadow in a pearlescent or metallic formula
- Line lids with a thick application of white eyeliner.
- Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to kick up the gleam
- Coat lashes with several applications of jet black or even better, glitter mascara!
Smoky
Although smoky eyes have long been touted as the universally flattering evening eye makeup choice, they can still be made funky. Rather than stick with the usual gray and black eye shadows that made the smoky look famous, consider contrasting shadow hues such as lime and pink, orange and purple, or blue with green. These color combos are not only complimentary, they are funky in their own right! When paired with a colored mascara, this smoky look goes to a whole new funky level.
Stardust
Finally, for little investment and little risk, a funky look can still be had. For the color wary, it's still simple to channel your inner whimsy with the help of glitter cosmetics. Glitter mascaras, glitter liners and glitter eye shadows are readily available and can add star power to any cosmetic palette. To create a moonshine glow, follow these ideas:
- Curl eyelashes
- Apply silver or metallic white eye shadow over entire lid
- Line upper eyelids with a silver or white glitter eyeliner
- Apply a fine coat of petroleum jelly to eyelid to increase shine
- Dust loose glimmer powder or finely milled glitter over entire eyelid
- Coast lashes with several applications of black or glitter mascara
- Apply a gleaming silver cream above your cheekbones to highlight your glow
Get Creative
To get the most out of your funky eye makeup ideas, practice makes perfect! Set some time aside to dapple in the cosmetic aisle and play with your palette in the privacy of your own home. With a bit of inspiration, a few tools and a couple of cosmetic essentials, you can morph into a funky child by day, and a straight up drama queen by night!
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