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Hannah Butler, Make-up Artist was taking questions a little over a week ago in the blog post Beautiful Faces. She will be answering the questions in a two part series. Here are you two of your answers girls!
Question:
Rachel W. says:
I have a problem with my eyeshadow not staying on and it’s shiny most of the time. What do you suggest for that?
Response:
Hannah Butler,
I think every woman has experienced this same problem. You go into the bathroom to check your makeup and your eye shadow has disappeared or it’s shiny and has gathered in your crease. I remember the day someone showed me the light and my life changed forever (no joke). =) My second day at MAC, my counter manager handed me a cream eye shadow called Painterly Paint Pot. I had no clue what it was. She said something like, “Put this under your eyeshadow tomorrow. You’ll thank me later.” I was so excited when I saw how easily it was to get my eyeshadow to show it’s true pigment instead of it being that wussy shear wash of color that turned invisible by the end of the day. When I got home the next night, my eyeshadow looked as fresh as it had that morning. I was amazed and have been addicted since. Rachel, all you need is an eye shadow primer. I call it “double-sided sticky tape” for your eyes.
FAVES
-MAC Painterly Paint Pot
-Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion
-Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
ENJOY!
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Question:
Jenn B. says:
I have been told not to use makeup under/around my eyes as that deepens the appearance of my wrinkles. My issue is that I have dark spots under my eyes. The skin under my eyes is thin and sensitive so makeup seems to “rest” on top of my skin. What would you recommend I use to lighten/cover those dark areas?
Also, later in the day, I often have black mascara smudges under my eyebrows from my eyelashes. I do not apply the mascara on the tops of my lashes. Are there any solutions for this?
Thank you!
Response:
Hannah Butler,
So happy you asked, I’ve had many clients with your same concerns. Fear not, you can use makeup around your eyes! You would love an under eye concealer with a moisturizing formula (helps hydrate and plump skin) and/or light reflective qualities (brightens dark circles).
FAVES:
-Dior Diorskin Nude Skin Perfecting Hydrating Concealer
-Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiant Touch
-Estee Lauder Ideal Light Brush-on Illuminator
Behind every good concealer is a fabulous eye cream. Jenn, you can also make those dark spots under your eyes fade away with an under eye brightening eye cream. This will also address any concerns with wrinkles and dehydration! For day, apply a small amount (about a rice grain or smaller so it won’t cause your eye makeup to smudge) under eye. For night I like to use my eye cream on my eyelids too, hoping it does a double miracle. =)
FAVES:
-Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Eye Treatment
-Murad Lighten and Brighten Eye Treatment
-Philosophy Eye Hope
Oh, and for your mascara issue, no worries! Use an eye shadow primer (see question above) to help keep your eyelids from getting oily which makes your mascara smudge. Ta-da!
Hannah Butler Make-up Artist Imagine Three
Tags: Make-up, Make-up 101
