Eye Makeup

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Eye Makeup: enhance, define, and brighten your eyes


Eye makeup helps complete the complexion makeup and lip makeup by adding depth, color, and definition to your eyes. Mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner, pencil, or eyebrow products: each category serves a different purpose. From natural makeup to a more intense smoky eye, the possibilities vary depending on the textures, colors, and techniques used. On MyOrigines, discover a selection of products from leading beauty brands to easily create a routine tailored to your preferences.


The main eye makeup products


Product Main Function Result
Mascara Lengthen, curl, or thicken lashes More intense eyes
Eyeshadow Add color and depth Natural, luminous, or smoky
Eyeliner Define and shape Clean or graphic lines
Pencil and kohl Highlight and blend Soft or smoky eyes
Eyebrow Makeup Shaping, Filling, and Setting Better-defined eyes

Mascara to enhance lashes


Mascara allows you to enhance the length, volume, or curl of your lashes depending on its formula and brush type. A lengthening mascara is particularly well-suited for short lashes, while a volumizing mascara helps visually thicken the lash line. The Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara focuses on volume and intensity, while the Lancôme Lash Idôle Curl Goddess places greater emphasis on curl and opening up the eyes.


Eyeshadows for playing with colors and textures


Eyeshadows allow you to work with color, light, and depth. Powder formulas are easy to blend, while cream or stick formulas offer a more seamless finish and quick application. Palettes are particularly handy for combining several complementary shades. The Guerlain G Eyeshadow Palette features four shades designed to create different gradients and vary the finishes.


Eyeliner to define and elongate the eyes


Eyeliner allows you to draw a clean line along the lash line and visually alter the shape of your eyes. A felt-tip pen is often easy to use, while a liquid eyeliner with a brush offers more freedom for fine or graphic lines. The Shiseido Microliner Ink features a fine pencil tip that makes it easy to apply precise lines around the eyes.


Pencil and kohl for a softer look


Eye pencils generally offer a more buildable finish than eyeliner. It can be applied along the lash line, blended to create a smoky effect, or applied to the inner rim of the eye when the formula is suitable for this use. Creamy textures are particularly well-suited for smoky eye looks, while waterproof pencils are better suited when long-lasting wear is a priority.


Eyebrow makeup to define the eyes


Eyebrows play a major role in balancing the eyes. A pencil allows you to precisely fill in sparse areas, a powder creates a more diffused look, and a gel helps tame or set the hairs. The Brow Satin by Maybelline New York combines two complementary steps to reshape and fill in the eyebrow with a buildable finish.


FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Eye Makeup


What products should you use for a complete eye makeup look?


A complete routine can include a primer, eyeshadow, an eyebrow pencil or eyeliner, and mascara. Eyebrow makeup can also be added to better define the eyes.


Which colors should you choose based on your eye color?


Copper and bronze shades often contrast well with blue eyes, while plum and mauve shades enhance green eyes. Brown and hazel eyes can pull off a wide variety of shades.


How can you make your eye makeup last longer?


Use a primer on your eyelids, apply products in thin layers, and choose long-lasting or waterproof formulas when necessary. Also, avoid using very rich skincare products right before applying makeup.


How can you prevent makeup from settling into creases?


An eye primer can help prevent products from shifting. On oily eyelids, also opt for thin layers and let creamy products set before adding other textures.


What makeup should you choose for a natural look?


Opt for beige, taupe, or brown shades, a lightly blended eyeliner, and a coat of mascara. Eyebrows can be simply tamed with a clear or lightly tinted gel.


How do you create a more dramatic eye look?


Use several shades of eyeshadow, intensify the outer corner with a darker color, and add eyeliner or a pencil. Finish with volumizing mascara to further enhance your eyes.


How should you apply eye makeup as you get older?


Opt for textures that are easy to blend and apply products in thin layers. Satin or slightly creamy textures can add radiance without requiring heavy makeup.


In what order should you apply eye makeup?


You can apply a primer first, followed by eyeshadow. Next comes the eyeliner pencil or liquid eyeliner, and mascara is the final step. This order can be adjusted depending on the look and the textures you’re using.


Eye Makeup on MyOrigines


On MyOrigines, discover a complete selection of eye makeup products, from iconic favorites to new releases: mascara, eyeliner, pencil, kohl, eyeshadow, palettes, and eyebrow makeup. Explore our categories mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, palettes and eyeliners and kohls to create your routine.