How To Buy Eyeliner

The first and the foremost feature that you notice in a person comprise of his/her eyes. Infact, it is said that eyes can express even those feelings that lips cannot. Obviously, you will want to make your eyes look more beautiful. One of the cosmetics that can greatly add to the beauty of the eyes is eyeliner. You can use it to make more eyes look bigger, to change their shape or even to given them a particular look. Applying eyeliner is also one of the best ways to changing your look from office to party-going one. However, for the best results, make sure that you buy the correct eyeliner. Given below are a few tips that will help you do the same.

How to Buy Eyeliner
The first decision you have to take while buying eyeliner is about the type of eyeliner you want to buy - liquid or pencil.

Pencil eyeliners are easier to apply as well as easier to remove. On the other hand, you need some practice to apply liquid eyeliner. However, the latter gives a more smooth finish.

The next thing to keep in mind is the texture of the eyeliner. Since eyes comprise of one of the most sensitive areas in the body, buy eyeliner that is soft enough to glide easily.

Now, decide on the eyeliner brand you want to buy. You can take the advice of your beautician as well as the salesperson.

Make sure to test the eyeliner before buying. For that, draw a line on the back of your hand and smudge it with your finger. Choose the eyeliner that glides as well as smudges easily.

The next decision will be regarding the color of the eyeliner. If you are buying the eyeliner for a particular occasion, it is better to match the color of the eyeliner with that of your outfit.

For daily wear, black eyeliner works the best. It defines your eyes, but does not attract too much attention.

For giving a bright look to the eye, go for colors like baby blue, green, aqua, violet or gold. Navy blue, brown, indigo and deep green are good for creating a soft look.

You can also buy pencil eyeliner with shimmer or glitter. It adds a subtle shine to your eyes and gives your eyes a very sensuous look.


Best Eyeliner Brands in India
Given below is a list of the best eyeliner brands available in the Indian market.
Avon
Chambor
Clinique
Elizabeth Arden
Estee Lauder
L’oreal
Lakme
Lancome
MAC Cosmetics
Max Factor
Maybelline
Oriflame
Revlon

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How To Apply Eye Shimmer

How often have you envied those celebrities in Page3 parties looking absolutely stunning with those ultra-glamorous eyes? Well, you can definitely have such lovely eyes in less than 20 minutes! All you need to have is appropriate eye shimmer, make up brush and patience! Follow these tips and guidelines given below that will tell you the correct way to apply eye shimmer. So get set, make heads turn and hypnotize people as you confidently strut in that club with those glamorous eyes.
Wash your face thoroughly and tap it dry with a towel. Apply some moisturizer just in case you have dry skin. Blend it nicely around your eyes and make sure it is evenly spread.

Apply concealer/compact all over the face and blend it evenly around the eyes to conceal dark circles, fine lines, moles, etc. Apply make up to the rest of the face before proceeding to the eyes.

Apply a bit of eye shadow to define the color and match it according to your attire. If you have an eye pencil of the same color, you can line the lower lid of your eyes with it.

Now very carefully take a bit of the eye shimmer on a brush. Apply it gently over the eye lid in one direction, preferably from inside to outside. If you are not confident about the powder shimmer, just wet your brush a bit and squeeze out excess water with your fingertips. Now, ‘draw’ a fine line with it over the eye lid.

Dip the tip of the brush in the powder and gently drag it over that wet line. The powder will stick nicely to your eyes. If you feel you have taken a bit too much of eye shimmer, just blot it out carefully with a tissue.

Cream based eye shimmer is easier to apply. You need to have a spongy flat brush to apply it evenly. Dust it with a hint of translucent powder for a glamorous look.

If you want to be innovative and not use the shimmer on eye lids, follow this. Sprinkle some eye shimmer on your mascara brush and apply it on your lashes. It looks fabulous and lends a distinct look to you

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How To Buy Mascara

One of the most used eye cosmetics is Mascara. It is used to make the eyelashes thick as well as make them look longer. The application of mascara also defines the eyelashes and makes your eyes look beautiful. However, you have to make sure that you buy the correct brand and color of mascara. Otherwise, the effect will not be good, rather it will be disastrous. In this article, we have provided a number of tips that will tell you how to buy the perfect mascara.

Mascara Buying Tips
First, you should decide on the brand of mascara you want to buy. It is advisable to go for the same brands that you buy in case of other cosmetics.
Before buying mascara from the cosmetic store, make sure to have a look at its tester. It will give an idea as to its color, consistency and type of applicator
Do not test the mascara by applying the tester on your eye lashes. It will create a mess and is not hygienic also.
To know about the color of mascara that you should buy, check out your hair color. If you are a brunette, go for black mascara and if you are a blonde or have light hair color, go for the one in brown color.
Next, you need to decide on the type of mascara - waterproof or water-soluble. If you are a swimmer or perspire a lot in summers, water proof mascara will be the best. For everyday use, water-soluble mascara is better.
You also have to deicide on the kind of mascara brush you want. Most of the women go for curved brushes only. Straight brushes are good for getting to corner lashes.
After you buy the mascara, immediately open it to make sure that it is not dried out or clumpy. If it is, get it replaced.
Mascara usually begins to dry out if kept for more than three months. So, it’s advisable to replace your mascara every three months.

Best Mascara Brands in India
Avon
Chambor
Clinique
Estee Lauder
L’oreal
Lakme
MAC Cosmetics
Max Factor
Maybelline
Oriflame
Revlon

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Kajal Buying Tips

Kajal is one of the most popular make-up appliances worn by women. They enhance the eyes, make them look bigger and lend a much defined look to the face. Even if you wear no make up but just line your eyes with some kajal, you will look a lot different. Different women have different styles of wearing kajal. Some prefer applying it with the finger tip, some prefer a pencil and some may opt for a liquid liner. To know how to buy kajal, you need to look at certain important aspects and your particular style.

If you use the kajal pencil, go for a reputed brand. Some prefer a thick pencil while some prefer a thin one. Make sure the tip is not broken or blunt. At the same time, it should be smoothly rounded off at the top making it look a bit sharp, but not so much that it pokes you in the eye.
When going for a liquid one, make sure that the brush or the applicator does not have a distorted tip and is pointed perfectly. The consistency should be just perfect, not too thick and not too thin. Since you will be lining the inner lid of the eye, replace it as soon as it thickens or the brush wears out.
Some brands of kajal are also available in powder from. Please read the instruction manual carefully before applying it. Check the manufacturing date and then buy a reputed brand.
Do not buy kajal from roadside vendors who claim to have made them at home and talk of their medicinal properties. Most of them are made under unhygienic conditions and may irritate the eye if applied on a regular basis.
In case your eye feels dry or starts to water after using kajal even of a reputed brand, discontinue immediately. If the irritation or any redness persists, don’t use kajal inside the eyes and show to a doctor. Use liquid liner on the upper eye lid instead.

Best Kajal Brands in India
Given here are some of the best brands of kajal that are available in India. You can find them at most of the stores that sell cosmetics. Else, you may also go to their exclusive outlets to purchase kajal. These are available in the form of pencil, liquid liner and the ones that can be applied with finger.

Blue Heaven
Chanel
Eyetex
Lakme
Lancom
Lotus
MAC
Maybelline
Revlon
Shenaz
Streetwear

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How To Choose Eyebrow Pencils

An eyebrow pencil gives your brows a well-defined shape and makes them appear uniform. If your eyebrows are very thin or very pale, eyebrow pencils help in giving them the perfect contour that brings the focus of the onlooker to your eyes. It also lends a vibrant touch to your face, making your face look more expressive and bright. Eyebrow pencils are available in different brands, colors and types. So, it is necessary that you understand how to choose the right eyebrow pencil for yourself. An eyebrow pencil that does not go well with your face might make you look like a frowning mask or give you the appearance of an ugly mannequin. Learn these quick tips that will help you to pick the right eyebrow pencil for yourself and do full justice to the beauty of your face.

How to Buy Eyebrow Pencils
First decide which brand of eyebrow pencil you would like to go for. There are various options for you to choose from. Don’t go for cheap brands, as you might easily get allergic to them. Pick a good brand that you trust.
Decide if you would like to go for a wooded pencil or a twist-up eyebrow pencil. Generally wooded pencils provide you a sharp point and hence fine lines. The twist-up pencils glide more easily and come with a brush.
Next see that the tip of the eyebrow pencil is not very hard and has a dry finish. It is difficult to draw fine strokes with a hard pencil. Continuous strokes with a hard pencil will make your eyebrows look very unnatural.
Eyebrow pencils come in different colors. Choose a one that is closest in color to the color of your hair. Pick a soft black pencil if you have dark black hair. Ask the salesperson to guide you, if necessary.
Some bold colors are also available in the market (like metallic green, purple and sapphire). You can try them if you have a bohemian sense of dressing and generally prefer the unconventional look. Avoid otherwise.
You can buy an eyebrow pencil that has a shimmering effect or simply buy a gold eyebrow pencil. This will accentuate your brows during the night and make them ideal for parties.
You can also choose a long lasting or waterproof eyebrow pencil, if you don’t find time for frequent touch-up. Try eyebrow pencils from Christian Dior. They sometimes last for 2-3 days.
Best Eyebrow Pencil Brands in India
Avon
Chanel
Christian Dior
Clinique
Elizabeth Arden
Estee Lauder
Lakme
Lancome
L’oreal
Maybelline
Max Factor
M.A.C
Oriflame
Revlon
Shiseido

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To Prevent Dark circles

Tip 1:

Grate 2' piece of cucumber. Squeeze through a muslin cloth and extract the juice. Dip cotton pads in this and place on eyelids. Relax for 15 minutes.

Tip 2:

Take 1 tspn Tomato pulp,1 pinch of Turmeric powder ½ tspn of limejuice and 1 tspn of gram flour. Make a paste and apply gently. Remove gently with moist cotton pads after ½ an hour.

Tip 3:

Soak 2 Almonds overnight. Peel and grind to a smooth paste. Add a few drops of limejuice to this Apply for 20-25 minutes. This should be followed daily and gradually after 2 weeks, every 3rd day and finally when the difference is visible, to once aeek. A paste of Almonds can be stored in a clean bottle in the 'fridge.

Tip 4:

Apply a paste made by crushing a handful of Mint leaves

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Tips For Eyebrows

1 You should pluck eyebrows before bedtime so any redness will disappear overnight. In shaping your eyebrows use your facial features.

2 Use a pair of slant edge tweezers which grip hairs easily. Comb hairs one way and then the other to remove loose hairs.

3 You should pluck hairs between the brows and any stragglers. Never remove the hairs from above your eyebrows.

4 Pluck each hair individually close to the root. Work in the direction of the growth.

5 Always avoid over plucking. In defining your eyebrows choose a shade similar to your natural hair colour.

6 When using a pencil you should apply in small, feathered strokes. Starting at the inner corner work outwards.

7 Blend the colour with a brush. To tame stray hairs just use hair gel and comb through to neaten.

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Eye care

1 Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.

2 For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.

3 Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.

4 To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.

5 Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.

6 Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.

7 Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.

8 Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.

9 Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles

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