Do You Have a Phobia of Lash Curlers

 

So what if it looks more like a medieval torture device than the ultimate eye-enhancing tool? If you want flirty, fluttery lashes (and who doesn’t?), you’ll have to make fast friends with your eyelash curler. But don’t worry—it’s not nearly as intimidating as it seems. San Francisco-based makeup artist Emily Kate Warren tells us how to master this must-have in minutes.

Get squeaky clean. Always start with freshly-washed lashes. Using a curler after applying mascara makes it easier to break or tear off lashes.

Don’t be shy. Clamp the curler close to the base of your lashes. Load your lashes, squeeze for a few seconds, and gently open.

Stare at yourself. Maintain eye contact with yourself in the mirror, so you’re not blindly squeezing. If you close your eye, you may find that you pull your own lashes out.

Protect your eyelid. Lift your brows slightly when clamping to make sure no excess eyelid skin finds its way into the curler.

Try before you buy. Experiment with different shapes of curlers before buying one. Some have a flatter shape, while others are more curved and round. The right fit for you depends on your eye shape.

Never heat up your lash curler. It heats up superfast, making it too easy to scald your fragile skin and lashes. Ouch!

Article Written By: Karina Giglio
For Makeup.com

Should You Match Your Makeup?

Seems like just yesterday, matchy-matchy makeup was a beauty sin better left to pageant queens. Now, it’s Hollywood’s latest beauty obsession (think: Sofia Vergara’s stunning coral lips, cheeks, and one-shoulder dress at the 2011 Emmy’s). But when you’re walking a fine line between gorgeous and gaudy, it’s important to choose your steps properly. Giorgio Armani Celebrity Makeup Artist Tim Quinn tells us how to be the ultimate matchmaker. “Matchy can look modern and fresh if you play with the texture and tone of your makeup, clothes, and polish,” says Quinn.  “Not everything needs to be a literal match.” That said, don’t even think about it if you’re wearing animal prints. “Too much zebra is just too much!”

Lips and tips

Thanks to the current Mad Men obsession, matching lips with nails is suddenly trés chic. “Keep the color in the red family,” says Quinn. And make sure the rest of your makeup is crisp and clean. Try Essie Red Nouveau on nails paired with Giorgio Armani Rouge D’Armani in Scarlatto on lips.

Eyeshadow and liner

Quinn loves a modern monochromatic eye: Pick a liner that’s one shade darker than your shadow for definition, like Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Amethystpaired with their Eye Studio Master Drama Cream Pencil in Vibrant Violet.  This looks especially of-the-moment if you’re wearing a purple shirt or dress.

Clothes and makeup

As far as matching your makeup to your clothes, you certainly don’t want to clash with what you’re wearing (so don’t even think about neon violet shadow with a bright red dress). But it’s more important to pair your overall makeup look to the occasion:“If you’re in an evening gown, play it up by wearing evening makeup,” says Quinn. “If you’re doing something outdoors during the day, stick to tinted moisturizer and gloss.”

Are you for or against matchy-matchy makeup?

Article written by: Karina Giglio for Makeup.com
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