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Makeup 101: How to define the Outer-V
We have different eye shapes and sizes, and finding the outer "v" can be quite difficult at times, especially to those with small lid space like me (small eyes or monolids). I am not claiming to be an expert make-up artist or anything, but I just want to share with you how I do or intensify my eye make-up, that you might also find helpful and interesting.
Here's How...
Start by Priming the lid and underneath the eye with a good eyeshadow primer ; they make shadows stay vivid and last longer.
1. Apply any eyeshadow you like all over the lid. Blend out any harsh line and gradually diffuse the color little above the crease to create a gradient.
Now, Choose any crease color that is darker than the eye shadow that you applied on your lids, define your Outer "V"~ that creates an illusion of deep set eyes using the right tool. Of course, depending on the size/shape of your eye, you may use different brush for defining.
I prefer the following: Small Tapered Blending brush like MAC 226 or Sigma E45, Pencil Brush Mac 219, small shader brush like MAC 228 or domed shaped brush like MAC 217-or any brush of your choice that can naturally fit into the creases of the eye where the lids bend so a smoother and better makeup application is possible. Check suggested Crease Brushes Here
The crease or outer part of the crease can easily be find when you slightly press your brush tool and feel the eye socket.
2. Start by applying the first line of the V- it starts from the outer end of the eye to the outer edge or tail of your eyebrow. While, the other line of the V- is the outer part of the crease where you can feel your eye socket below the brow bone.
3. Feather in the shadow color, Blend a little of it inward up to the middle crease, then lightly and gradually diffuse little above the crease.
4. Depending on what you want/desire, you may deepen the outer corner of the eye and smudge a little into your eye crease
Don't extend much color above the crease, Leave enough space for the brow bone highlight. Use a Blending Brush or a Large eyeshadow brush to blend out any harsh line, and soften the color.
5. You may use a highlighter to bring out more of that wide-awake look, applying any white or lighter shades with a slight shimmer on the inner corner of the eye and iridescent on the brow bone will make eyes look brighter.
6. Apply a thin line to define the shape of your eye. You can extend your liner or wing it a little--this will make your eyes look big or dolly.
7. Tightline the upper and lower lashline.
Apply any smudge-proof gel, cake, or eyeshadow powder with a flat definer, angled brush or small shader brush~ to make your lashes look fuller and thicker. (Fo further, How-To Tightline Click here)
8. Curl the Lashes and finish it with a good Lengtening Mascara.
You may also apply Faux Lashes (KKCENTERHK ES A003) to add extra drama.
The Final Look!
Hope it helps!
Happy Thursday Everyone!
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NAPAKA-PRETTY NAMAN SIS!!! I enjoy this post 'coz I also find it difficult to find my crease area and make a perfect V shape on my eyes. Hirap ng Asian eyes!!! :)) Anyways, we've got to work with what we have right? Pretty tlga sis... Lalo na ang eyebrows, tarayyyy tlga! :D
YAY! salamat!! True, Hirap ng small/ non-visible crease! haha kylanagna ng Make-up MAGIC! haha
Thanks Myrted! mmuaah muah!
Perfect...Thanks for the tut dear and u look absolutely gorgeous as always <3
Thanks for this post! I have been trying to figure out how to do this, and now I don't even have to try! I'll just copy you! :)
You look so beautiful as always! :) I wanna learn how to define the outer v of my eyes which are quite small. Thanks for this tutorial! hope I can recreate this look :)
I love how well you explain things. You are one of my fav bloggers and help me better my blog haha. You look great in this look!
Thanks for this tutorial! I've always had problems with the "crease", and your post is definitely very helpful! <3
Super informative! Makakatulong makabawas ng pagkanoob ko! Love love! ♥ :D
Awesome tutorial! It's not everyday you find an eye tutorial for asian eyes. :)
Anna
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it indeed creates a great effect! love it alot
Thanks for this step by step tutorial it is really helpful .I love the way you apply your liner ,can you do a tutorial on that plz ? The final look is gorgeous I love your smile :)
nice post diane!!! i really love your blog!!!=))
My eyes aren't particularly deep-set or big, but for some reason, the outer corners of my eyes are so sharply defined, resulting in a prominent outer v even with bare face. O_o Nonetheless, I love tutorials like this because I'm clueless about mixing, matching, and blending eye shadows. I want to be able to use colorful eyeshadow and still look appropriate for office and daytime activities. You look gorgeous and I can imagine using this look (with different color sets too!)
Love your tutorial~ It is so easy to follow :D
You look stunning as well!
love it! thanks for sharing this.. very helpful :)
great step-by-step tutorial - very insightful! you're uber pretty and galing on eye makeup application even with small eyes! ;)
Great tutorial, really helps me. Thanks!
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Nice tutorial Diane! you should do this more often.. =)
Thanks for visiting my blog! :)
You have great make up tips.
Very good tutorial! Thanks!
very pretty!! :D thank u for sharing,I will try this hehe :D
great tutorial miss Diane! Love it! :)
A very helpful tutorial!! Your makeup is so beautiful ~you're very talented! following you :)
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very helpful tutorial honey, I always love your makeup, looking gorgeous in red dress <3
very beautiful tutorial i love gold shades
My daughter sat with me while I was reading this post. I scrolled it down, she saw your finish look and said, "Pretty eyes!" Hahaha. My 3 yo knows beauty.
Thanks for visiting and for liking my FB page dear. I just liked yours! :D
great tutorial!!! must've taken a long time to take all those pix! you look beautiful :D
this is a very smart how-to
Thank you so much for sharing with us :)
Too pretty! Hehe IMISHU Diane!:) All is well here, just busy with college. wbu?<3
Great tip, the final result is gorgeous. Following you :)!
Sarah
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I found your blog after your giveaway. But now I'm really glad (although a didn't win :P) I found it because your site is very neat and informative.
Plus you're gorgeous! :)
I wish I can do this too. :)
seriously amazing! thanks so much for sharing this, you make it look so easy :) (& gorgeous!)
great tutorial, lovely soft look
love your tutorial!!! really!!! thank you for sharing!!! :*
This is gorgeous and easy to follow :) Thank you for the tutorial. I love your completed look, very simple and elegant.
xoxo
this turned out great! love your blog. new follower
Nice tutorial Ms. Diane! and BTW, you really look great on that last pic :)
grabe sis, ang ganda ganda! very informative post! sana magawa ko rin ito, hehehe....
Great tutorial! It looks lovely. :)
xx Jessica
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Such a useful post, thanks for so much for sharing. :) x
That a great tutorial!
Wauuww well done! This is so amazingly beautiful!
great tips!
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love it!!
great tutorial (: liking the colours! very natural and able to wear ^^
CMPang x
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really great tutorial/post! you look lovely as always! thanks for sharing! ^_^
Wow this is an awesome tutorial - and your eyes look amazing! The color is so pretty - thank you for sharing :)
Umm, you claim not to be an "expert" but girl, you have serious TALENT. :) To me, you are an expert! Your eyes look gorgeous. I also have small eyelids and have a lot of problem with eye makeup. So I'm hoping this tutorial will help me!
This is very good! I am always looking for new eyemake up tips~ You are very good and I really admire you!
This is so pretty! :3 This was also pretty helpful too! Thanks for sharing your awesomeness!
Good job Diane! This will really be a big help to everyone! :)
anubahhhh! ang hot hot naman nung left pic! woohoo!:)) loveyou momma D!
OMG...Diane do you know how long I've been wishing and hoping to come across a tutorial like this????????? You are the best thank you!
beautiful! thanks for the tutorial ate diane! =)
Hey Diane! This is excellent! I am always fussing with eyeshadow application. This will truly help. Thanks for your lovely comment. ((HUG))
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you're amazing :D
Hi hunnie:) You're really gorgeous!:) Love to check back your blog always to see your beautiful face:)kisses***Mwuah!!
FINALLY! ; _ ; Thank you so much. ~sob~ i've been trying to figure out how to do this forever but i'm such a failure at these things. This will really help me!
REOWWWR. Super sexy mama ;) Love this tutorial~ ty so much! Will keep this bookmarked for future uses ^^
The final looks is so lovely and natural. Like that kind of look best!
Wow. This looks amazing! I need to try a more defined look!
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hi! ang ganda naman ng site mo! as in marami akong matutunan i'm not good with makeup this one is really helpful. take care and have a nice weekend!!! xoxo, Haus of Gala
wow! love your tutorial diane. Thanks for sharing. MUah! miss you sis
LOVE LOVE LOVE this tutorial!!! Gorgeous eye make-up doll :)
PS. Thank you so much for always leaving me such sweet comments. They truly make my day
<3 Marina
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oooh this is very helpful. it looks great! thanks!
You look so pretty Diane! And this is a very helpful post. I've always had a hard time figuring out how far up I should bring the color, so this really helps. Thanks for posting this! :)
Diane, you have the prettiest eyes! Thanks for the tutorial, hun! :D
beautiful look! also do you wear contacts? if so what brand are they?
Thank you sp much for this tutorial! I love it! and as usual, you are gorgeous! ;)
great post!! and you look very pretty, love your makeup!!! :)
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Oh this! Thanks dear. Will try this on my own. Good luck to me! Haha!
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and kisses!