Learning how to properly apply eye makeup can be a bit of a process, particularly if you are trying to achieve a certain “look” with your eye makeup. You can master any eye makeup techniques you desire with just a bit of knowledge and practice. Below are some of the most asked about eye makeup techniques that you can master.

Professional Daytime Eye Makeup Techniques

The key to daytime make up is trying to have it accentuate your features without appearing too dark and dramatic. The goal for a daytime look is to look polished and well put together. Looking as if you can play the part for you job makes you appear credible, capable, and appropriate for the role that you play in the office.

When trying any number of daytime eye makeup techniques, remember that good old saying that “less is more”. Here is how you can have seemingly effortless daytime eye makeup:

Daytime makeup does not mean that you need to shy away from your eyeliner! Use your liner to line the top lid and then apply two coats of mascara to your eyes. This will help add depth to your eyes without giving you an overly dramatic “night time” look.

If you have larger or very dark eyes, skip the liner and focus on good quality lighter shades of eye shadow. Choosing a shade of eye shadow that is a shade or two lighter than your natural skin tone will work best on the lid, and then use a slightly darker shade in the crease to help contour and bring attention to your eyes. Apply two coats of mascara and you’re good to go.

You may also want to take the “nude” or natural eye makeup approach for daytime looks. The goal here is to use different shades of shadows and eyeliners that will draw out the natural shades and tones of your eyes. Here’s a quick guide on which shades to choose for a natural look:

• For green eyes, muted greens, plum colors, and burnt shades work best
• For green eyes, try using cool grays and warm brown tons
• For brown eyes, choose brown and gold shades of eye shadow

For a truly nude look, skip the liner and apply eye shadow. Follow up with a soft brown or natural-looking mascara.

Evening Eye Makeup Techniques

Ahh, the evening eye makeup is where the fun truly begins! Try any number of these eye techniques below to really make your eyes stand out.

• Make thicker eyeliner lines, or use a liquid liner. Draw the lines of your liner further out from your lash line than you would during the day to give your eyes a more dramatic look
• Try using false eyelashes! False eyelashes will really bring definition to your eyes
• Line both your upper and lower eyelids to really bring attention to your eyes
• Try intense, brighter eye shadow shades or smoky eye makeup
• Use mascara on both your upper and lower eye lashes