Tech File: Eyes

Products & Equipment required:

·        Eyeshadow Palette

·        Eyeliner

·        Mascara

·        Translucent loose powder

·        Eyebrow/lash tool

·        Brush set

·        Disposable mascara wands

Method:

1.      Identify your models eyes, referring to the ‘eye shape’ sheet, this will offer you eye make-up technique specifically to suit the particular eye shape

2.      Ask your model to look up and apply translucent powder underneath the eye to catch fall out

3.      Choose an eye shadow colour in 3 shades, light, medium and dark

4.      Work the lightest shade over the eyelid and up to the eyebrow

5.      Then, apply the medium colour just over the eye lid

6.      Finally, apply the darkest colour only in the outer corner of the eye

7.      Draw a neat line of eye shadow along the lash line, getting your model to look down whilst you do so

8.      Using disposable mascara wands, apply mascara to the model’s eye lashes. Have your model look straight ahead for the upper lashes and then look up when coating the bottom eye lashes

Notes:

·        Don’t forget to brush off the excess powder once you’ve finished your eye make-up application

·        To avoid smudging the base, use a powder puff if you need to rest against the model’s face