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When is Dark Eye Makeup Too Dark?

August 20th, 2008 · No Comments

by Alison Savanna

Did you know that men go absolutely ga-ga over women with smoky eyes? The best way to achieve that look and add a touch of mystery is to put on some dark eye makeup, a technique that many women love. At the same time, you don’t want to go to extremes. You’ll want to follow these tips to help you get the most from your eye makeup.

The first thing you need to do is consider your skin tone, eye color, and hair color. These factors will determine which eye makeup looks best on you. Sure, maybe your friend looks hot when she wears her dark blue eye makeup, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to flatter you. Choose eye makeup that suits your natural skin color.

But hey, what’s the fun of putting on some dark eye makeup if you can’t break some of the rules? There’s no law preventing you from experimenting, so have some fun! Mix and match different colors and pick out shades that will make your eyes really stand out.

Consider having many different dark makeup sets. That way you can match the colors to fit with any outfit you might want to wear. If cash is tight you can always go with the old standbys of charcoal and dark grey.

The smoky eye look is “in” right now, although it never really did go out of style. Men love the sexy, smoldering look of smoky eyes, and other women will want to follow your example. You’ll achieve the right look if you have all the right colors in your cosmetics kit.

Confidence is key when it comes to wearing dark eye makeup, and not very many women have the courage to even try it. The dark makeup scares them. So, if you’re bold enough to give yourself the smoky eye look, you already have an advantage over all those other women! Even better, wearing the dark makeup will only increase your confidence.

But remember, don’t go too wild with the makeup. If you use far too much of it, you’ll either look strange or downright scary. Before you leave the house, try to get feedback from family members or a friend. If they’re honest, they’ll let you know if you’ve put on too much, too little, or did it perfectly. This advice is invaluable, because then you won’t have to worry about being embarrassed later.

So don’t put on the same old cosmetics day after day. You simply won’t stand out. If you want to make a lasting impression, wear dark eye makeup that complements your skin color. By choosing fun colors correctly, you’ll have a unique and beautiful style of your own.

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