Features and creation of eye makeup with a pencil
Nowadays, there are a huge number of different makeup techniques. Each of them is beautiful and versatile in its own way. Today we will look at the pencil technique, we will analyze its main features.
General description of pencil technique
When creating this make-up, before applying shadows and other products, contours, arrows and other elements must be applied with a cosmetic pencil. At the same time, depending on the type of makeup, different colors can be used, but most often the traditional black version is taken. The design made using the following colors looks beautiful and unusual:
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beige;
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white;
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turquoise;
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brown.
Most often, all lines are carefully shaded, which allows you to make the image softer and more feminine. Small sharp arrows do not need to be shaded.
Eyeliner made in lighter and brighter colors will visually enlarge the eyes. Before you start creating a make-up using this technique, you should pay special attention to the selection of a suitable lead. It should not be too soft, otherwise all the lines will be fuzzy.
Too sharp a model is rarely used, it will allow you to accurately draw thin arrows and contour lines. Before applying, you should also prepare two brushes: one will be used for blending and the other for the eyeshadow.
When choosing the right pencil, be sure to consider the color of your skin and hair. So, for owners of dark skin and hair, the best option would be a remedy in purple, lilac, plum and olive shades, you can also use the classic brown or black version.
If you have fair skin, then you should choose a dark gray or dark brown lead. It will allow you to emphasize the eyes, make the look as expressive as possible. For those women who have too pale skin, it is recommended to refrain from using black colors, because it can make the image too vulgar.
For blondes, light silvery, gray, blue and pink tones are a good option. Red-haired girls should choose pencils in golden, bronze, green or brown shades. Bright blue tones are sometimes used.
How to paint your eyes correctly?
Now we will look at some of the most popular step-by-step makeup options created using the pencil technique.
Contoured outline
In this case, before applying the shadows with a pencil, carefully draw the entire eye contour. In this case, the tone is applied to both the upper and lower parts. Most often, a black lead is used for this. If you are planning to make a beautiful evening make-up, then you can use color samples (blue, green, blue, white, beige).
The contoured contour will allow you to make your look as expressive and daring as possible. This option is not recommended for girls with narrow eyes, as it can further reduce them.
Arrow
This option is considered one of the most common. Anyone can handle such makeup. In this case, it is better to use a finely sharpened pencil. Arrows can be made in different colors.
To make neat and even arrows in this technique, you should look directly into the mirror at a right angle. The eyeliner line is extended a little further than the end of the eye. After that, they gradually begin to draw the thickness in its upper part with the same pencil.
Remember that the arrows must be placed strictly parallel to the lower eyelid. If you are doing light daytime makeup, then it is best to apply the thinnest possible black arrows.
For the evening version, you can make a wider and more colorful design.
At the final stage, the finished arrows are slightly shaded with a soft brush. This technique will make the image more delicate and beautiful. In addition, it will be possible to use the liner, in which case all the lines will be as expressive as possible.
Smokey ice
To create this kind of makeup, you first need to choose the right pencil. The best option would be a black, dark green, brown, gray or blue lead. The selected agent is applied to the entire movable eyelid.
After that, they take a voluminous brush, with the help of it they carry out shading. This must be done as carefully as possible, but quickly so that the cosmetics do not have time to "grab". Smokey ice, made in pencil technique, is especially durable. The make-up will look as interesting and beautiful as possible. It will be a great evening option.
"Loop"
To make this make-up, you will need to take a cosmetic pencil and draw a smooth line along the outer edge of the eye. After that, its upper part is slightly shaded towards the tail of the eyebrows.
When applying, draw a clear pattern in the form of a loop, it should not be touched by the brush when shading. This option is often performed in a classic black color, but sometimes purple, blue, green or white are used.
"Corner"
This option is very similar to the previous one. The only difference will be that the "corner" does not imply smooth lines, when applying it, you should immediately darken the corner of the eye with shading, then all this is well shaded with a voluminous brush.
In any case, before the phased application of paint, a special base should be applied to the eyelids, which will allow the cosmetics to hold for as long as possible and not roll off during the day. If you do not have such a tool, then you can apply a thin layer of foundation or primer on them.
After working with a pencil, the image can be completed using shadows of different colors. It is also better to dye your eyelashes with mascara to add volume or lengthen. Particular attention is paid to the eyebrows, they will need to be given the correct shape, corrected with a special eyebrow gel or a simple cosmetic pencil.
Almost any woman can learn any of the above options for creating makeup.
Using a white pencil
Makeup made using the technique using a white pencil looks interesting. In this case, you can apply the product only on the lower eyelid, all this is slightly shaded with a brush. You can also apply it to the mucous membrane below. This technique allows you to visually change the shape of the eyes. In addition, they will become slightly larger.
And also often thin and neat arrows are drawn with the help of a white pencil. All this can be complemented with silver or gray shadows. Sometimes black small arrows are pre-drawn on the upper eyelid, and then they are supplemented with a thin white stripe, while shadows are not used at all. The result is an unusual and laconic image that even a beginner can create.
Beautiful examples
- A good option would be such a make-up, made with a bright "loop" of saturated black color. At the same time, her ponytail can be slightly supplemented with a pencil or purple shadows. At the same time, light shadows are applied to the rest of the mobile eyelid - beige, light brown, white, light gray compounds can be suitable. At the end, they also tint the eyelashes with classic black mascara, shape the eyebrows.
- And this makeup, decorated with black arrows, will also look beautiful. The lower eyelids are drawn with a pencil. All this is well shaded. The eyelids can also be tinted with matte eyeshadows in brown, beige or gold. All this is completed by lengthening mascara or mascara to add volume to the eyelashes. This evening option can be suitable for various special occasions.
- It is not uncommon for girls to apply thin black arrows with a sharp pencil. In this case, they do not need to be shaded with a brush. Light golden or silver shadows are applied to the moving parts of the eyelids, while it is better to darken the area of the outer corners of the eyes, for this, shadows of black or dark gray are used, they should be shaded a little. At the end, you need to paint your eyelashes with classic black mascara, and shape your eyebrows.
You can learn more about pencil makeup by watching the following video.