Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro (20 page)

1
Apply gloss to a lip brush or directly to the lips.

2
Using the brush or your finger, begin at the middle of the lips.

3
Apply gloss to both the top and bottom lips.

4
Wipe the edges of the lips when finished.

5
The lips look fuller and hydrated.

Chapter 6

EYES

The purpose of eye makeup
—whether it’s simple black mascara or dramatic contouring shadow—
is to make the eyes stand out.
When it’s done right, eye makeup can give the appearance of
brighter, more beautiful eyes.
Here I cover the basics, like choosing flattering shades and lining the eyes, as well as advanced techniques, like creating a smoky eye and applying false lashes.

EYEBROW SHAPE & DEFINITION

You have seen what a difference a great frame can make to a painting. It is the eyebrows that form a frame for your eyes. Beautifully groomed eyebrows make a huge difference. It is possible to transform a face with just tweezers, shadow, a brow brush, and brow gel. A professional will help you find your ideal shape. Once the brows have been groomed, it is easy to do your own upkeep.

All brows benefit from added definition. Brow brushes and combs quickly tame and shape the brow hair. Brow shapers define, control, and shape the brows quickly and easily while adding just a bit of color.

Brow-Grooming Supplies

Brow brush

Brow pencil

Clear brow gel

Tinted brow gel

Brow shadow

Tweezers

Baby scissors for trimming extra-long or curly hair

Color Chart for Eyebrows

HOW TO SHAPE BROWS

The start of the brow should follow an imaginary line drawn from the outside of the nose to the inside corner of the eye.

Special Cases

Nonexistent brows

Brows damaged by overtweezing, age, or chemotherapy can be drawn in to look quite natural. Use a pencil the color of original brows, and softly draw in the shape. Layer a complementary color of powder shadow with a brow brush to fill in and soften.

Bare spots

Bare spots can be filled in with light strokes of pencil or with powder shadow. If neither works, try layering both.

Brows too far apart

Brows too far apart can be corrected by filling in missing brow areas with light pencil strokes. Balance the brows carefully. Layer powder shadow on top.

Tadpole brows

Tadpole brows can be reshaped with shadow. Fill them in to create a straight line.

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Choose the color that matches your eyebrows and hair.

2
For a natural option, use eyebrow mascara to create the look of a natural brow.

3
For more definition, use powder shadow. Start at the inner corner of the brow. Make sure you fill in all the gaps in the brow hair.

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Bring the brush to the center, creating an arch, and then turn the brush and go down.