All About The Eyes: Makeup Recommendations & Favorites
Eye makeup is one of the most challenging areas for many a makeup lovin’ gal! But with the right products, tools, & techniques, it can be mastered! Here are both my personal top favorites & some of the industry’s most highly recommended brushes, products, tools, & resources to help you level up your eye game, ladies!!
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Additional Eye Makeup Resources:
- Beginner Eyeshadow: How To Easily Foolproof Your Eye Makeup Routine
- For A Complete Guide To Eye Makeup & Eyeshadow Check Out The Essential Master Your Eyeshadow Guide
- How To Apply Eyeshadow Like A Pro
- For An Extensive Makeup Guide For Women Over 40, Check Out The How To Look Younger Makeup Secrets Guide (it features many tips for selecting eye makeup products and several detailed application techniques)
Eye Makeup Tools
- Lash Curlers:
- Lash Adhesive
- Tweezers: My most recent favorites for eyebrows are from Tweezer Guru!! I don’t recommend using these for applying false lashes though, they are far too sharp & pointy, and you could injure yourself.
- Tweezer Guru Tweezer
- Tweezer Guru Pointed Tweezers
- Tweezer Guru Precision Tweezers for Eyebrows – Set of Point and Slant Stainless Steel Tweezers
- If you are looking for something to apply your false lashes, use something like this instead…Velour Too Easy Lash Applicator
- Additional Brow Tool Top Picks: Tweezerman Brow Shaping Scissors and Brush. Or if you prefer a shaver for your brows…Finishing Touch Flawless Brows Eyebrow Hair Remover
Eyeshadow Brushes
My Favorite Brush Set: Sigma Beauty Basic Eyes Makeup Brush Set of 7
- Basic Eyeshadow Brush: Sigma Eye Shading Brush E55
- MAC 239 Synthetic Eye Shader Brush
- Large Eyeshadow Brush: Sigma Large Shader Brush E60
- Small Eyeshadow Brush: Sigma E20 Short Shader Brush
- Small Eyeshadow Brush: Makeup For Ever 210 Small Round Shader Brush
- Pencil Brush: Sigma Pencil Brush E30
- Angled Contour Brush: Sigma E70 Medium Angled Shading
- Smudger Brush: Charlotte Tilbury Eye Smudger Brush
- Eyeshadow Blending Brushes:
- Sigma Eyeshadow Blending Brush E40 (*best-seller)
- Sigma Blending Brush E49
- Sigma Eyeshadow Blending Brush E25 (*best-seller)
- Sigma Blending Brush E35 (*best-seller)
- Sigma Small Tapered Blending Brush E45
- Sigma Diffused Crease Brush E38
Eyeliner Brushes
- Angled Eyeliner Brushes:
- Sigma Small Angled Brush E65 I also have used this brush for eyeshadow application.
- MAC 266 ….263 is also an excellent one!
- Sephora Collection PRO Eye Liner Brush #22
- Sigma E68 – Line Perfector
- Flat Eyeliner Brushes:
- Trish McEvoy Brush 11 Precise Eye Lining …#11 brush has been my go-to brush for over a decade now!
- Sigma E15
- Fine Tip Eyeliner Brush:
Brow Brushes
- Anastasia #14
- Anastasia #12
- Anastasia Brush #7B
- JAPONESQUE Brow & Lash Shaper
- Anastasia Tapered Brush (great for creams and powders)
Eye Makeup Products
- Eye Makeup Primer:
Mascaras
- L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Makeup Lash Paradise Mascara
- L’Oreal Paris Makeup Voluminous Original Volume Building Waterproof, Carbon Black
- L’Oreal Paris Makeup Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara, Blackest Black
- Diorshow Iconic Mascara
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
If you want to look at more options based on the best wand to address your specific lashes and their needs check out this article TIP#4!
Eyeliners
Liquid Liners
- stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner (#1 current favorite)
- Kat Von D Tatoo Eyeliner
- Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Graphic Liquid Eyeliner, Striking Black…This has also been one of my favorites mainly because it’s the fastest option if I’m in a hurry but want to do a winged liner look. Also, if you ever struggle with shaky hands, having a firm tip as this one has can help with precision. It’s very easy to use, and it’s essentially like holding a marker. Rather than swiping your liner on at your upper lash line, I suggest gently pressing it up tight above your lashes for a thin line.
- NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Epic Ink Liner, Waterproof
- HAUS LABORATORIES by Lady Gaga: LIQUID EYE-LIE-NER
Pencils
- L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner, Black – I really love this eyeliner; it’s been a favorite of mine for years! Just don’t lose the sharpener, haha…or you will be kicking yourself. (also available in gray & brown…but if you can’t find it online, you can find it in most drugstores)
- 24/7 GLIDE-ON WATERPROOF EYELINER PENCIL – Excellent selection of colors to choose from!
- You can find some other brands with liner pencils I like in these related articles:
Creams & Gels
- Maybelline New York Makeup Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eye Liner (available in blackest black, charcoal, & brown)
- Bobbi Brown Longwear Gel Liner
- Inglot Gel Eyeliner (colorful matte options)
Brow Products
Brow Pencils & Pens
- Urban Decay Brow Blade
- Anastasia Brow Wiz
Brow Powders
Brow Pomades
Tinted Brow Gels
Clear Brow Gel
- Anastasia Clear Brow Gel – to tame and smooth down unruly brows!
Eyeshadows
- Eyeshadow Singles
You can also find some great eyeshadow palettes & single shades in these articles:
- Best Eyeshadow Palettes For Brown Eyes + Eye-Popping Single Shades
- Best Eyeshadow For Blue Eyes: 14 Absolutely Irresistible Makeup Finds!
- Eyeshadows For Hazel Eyes: Most Flattering Makeup Finds!
Eye Makeup Looks, Ideas, & Inspo
- 21+ Gorgeous Makeup Looks For Green Eyes That Slay All Day!!
- The 27 Most Beautiful Eye Makeup Looks For Stand Out Brown Eyes
- Eyeshadow Looks For Blue Eyes: 31 Stunning Ideas You Need To Try!
- 31+ Eyeshadow Looks For Your Most Hypnotizing Hazel Eyes Yet!
- 15+ Eyeshadow Makeup Looks For Your Most Captivating Eyes Ever!
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