The Basics: Powder Eye Makeup Lesson

Transform any eye shadow into liner with just water, and use these quick tips for application that lasts

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When you're working with an eye makeup like powder eyeliner, you want to do the rest of your eye makeup first. Also, apply a thick layer of translucent loose powder under your eyes before you start lining. (We'll explain later.) Dampen an eyeliner brush, then press it into the powder. But instead of dragging the brush along your top lash line, press and move, press and move the brush across your lid. This makes the powder really adhere to your skin. Now on to the bottom. Line just the outer three quarters, then fade out the line as you approach the tear duct. This creates the illusion that your eyes are wide open. Once you're finished, sweep away the excess translucent powder, then use an angled eye makeup brush to apply a thin layer of translucent powder around the edge of the darkest shadow -- upper and lower lids -- to keep it from migrating. Finally, apply two coats of mascara to finish the look.

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I need to try the translucent powder trick.

by beautybody Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 12:23PM Report as inappropriate

Fantastic, easy tips! Thanks! ;)

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 08:54AM Report as inappropriate

Looks like I'm getting some translucent powder

by mrselliott08 Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 09:46AM Report as inappropriate

can't believe how much we can learn from these tips thx :)

by DianaR. Friday, January 6, 2012 at 08:47AM Report as inappropriate

Good tips!!! DEF need to get some translucent powder..

by Aswenson Monday, December 26, 2011 at 10:41AM Report as inappropriate

great tip!

by cjw1122 Monday, September 26, 2011 at 12:15PM Report as inappropriate

i want to try this now

by makeupfreak_101 Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 10:20PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips, thanks!

by CeeNee888 Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 11:58AM Report as inappropriate

I tried this eyeliner trick this morning!

by LittleBunny Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 08:19AM Report as inappropriate

can't wait to get started on this trick i feel regular eyeliner is sometimes too strong and this is nice and light lets hope it stay on !

by imsammi888 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 05:55AM Report as inappropriate

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