3000 years ago, in ancient Egypt, it was common to apply black eye shadow to protect oneself from the evil eye but also to protect oneself from the reverberation of the sun, the aggressions of the wind and the sand as well as from all eye infections. Kohl was thus a make-up that had several functions. Its composition included medicinal plants and minerals such as antimony, lead and coal.
Le trait de crayon ou de khôl pour donner de la profondeur à votre regard
A stroke of Cleopatra's kohl can give depth to your eyes. Kohl is a traditional oriental makeup that is still widely used by women but also by men, especially desert nomads, to protect their eyes from the sun, heat and wind. Traditionally applied with a small rod inside the eye, kohl powder has been replaced by the black pencil.
Why should I adopt kohl or black pencil? By drawing a line just below the root of the lower lashes, you will open your eyes while applying inside the eye, it will give depth and character to your look.
The eyeshadow to bring light and color
Eyeshadow exists in several forms. It is found dry, compressed powder or oily. It can be applied with a finger or a brush for a more faded and detailed effect.
The palettes generally offer light and dark tones to play with light and shadows. Depending on the color of your eyes, their shape and your tastes, it is generally agreed that the mobile part of the eyelid and the outer corner of the eye will receive the darker color while the lighter color will be applied in the inner corner of the eye and on the area under the eyebrow. This basic technique makes it possible to enlarge and bring light to your eyes.
Le mascara, pour ouvrir votre regard
The mascara on the lashes opens the eyes. Its effect can be lengthening or curling. It is applied with a small brush included and to further open your eyes, it is possible to curl the lashes before application.
The technique for applying it without smudging is to look down and make a small and delicate brushing movement from the root of the lashes to the tip.
L'eye-liner, pour souligner votre regard
The eyeliner underlines the look. Generally liquid, it is applied with a fine brush from the inner corner of the eye outward, on the mobile eyelid at the root of the lashes and/or under the eye. The advantage of eyeliner is that it allows many stylistic possibilities. However, its application requires experience and training! But the result is striking: doe eyes for a bewitching look.
Se démaquiller les yeux
Choose a lotion that respects the sensitivity of this area. The skin of the eyelids and eye contour area is extremely fine and fragile. It deserves appropriate care: a make-up remover soft to delicately remove makeup from eyes and lashes while nourishing them.
Démaquillage express
No make-up remover on hand? A vegetable oil such as olive oil or coconut will be enough to remove your makeup even the waterproof ones.