Eye Makeup That Stays All Day, PLUS Ask Meg a Makeup Question!
Julie’s question: “My eye makeup always creases by the end of the day. I use an eye primer but that still doesn’t work.”
Hi Julie,
Oily eyelids are no fun! Let’s look at the positive side of having oily skin though, you’re going to look younger longer naturally. Yup, those annoying oils actually protect and hydrate to ward off wrinkles and age spots.
Now for the annoying part: keeping eye makeup on! I’m assuming you’re steering clear of any oil-based moisturizer and that you’re not moisturizing your lids at all. Also, don’t over-wash your face, only once or twice a day is best. If you wash excessively, you’re stripping your skin of oils and guess what your skin’s response is? Yup, it will make more oil.
Let’s start with a book I am obsessed with right now: How to Wash Your Face by Dr. Barney Kenet ($17.95 at Amazon.com). He’s based in NYC but his speed dial reads very Hollywood. Demi? Sandra? Yup, he sees the well-heeled and the well-known.
This book has a great section offering pricey and steal products that work, so it fits anyone’s budget. Before we pile on the war paint it’s important to start with a clean, healthy canvas!
I spoke with Dr. Kenet specifically about Julie’s issue. Dr. Kenet offered up two products to start your day with.
SEE WHAT HE SUGGESTS & MORE BY CLICKING THROUGH THE PAGES AT THE BOTTOM>
-Megan O’Brien of MegsMakeup.com
Megan O’Brien runs Megsmakeup.com. Meg is a beauty expert and makeup artist who frequently guest stars on national television. Megsmakeup.com is her baby, where she believes, “Always remember, true beauty comes from within…From within bottles, jars, compacts and tubes!”
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Post a CommentI use Urban Decay eyeshadow primer. I find it works really well, especially if you have oily lids. My eyeshadow will never stay on me and creases and fades like no tomorrow, and this product works really well on me.
I use urban decay primer.
glad i read this one !!! Learn something new daily
I have dark circles under my eyes what is a fix for them?
Great tips! Thanks!
I wonder what I am doing wrong?
I LOVE the Urban Decay primer and the falsies mascara (not the waterproof).
I use Mary Kay Mineral Eye colors and they tend to stay on all day with out the primer. I love the eye colors.
I like the Urban Decay primer potion
How do you wear dark eye makeup and have the smokey eye w/o “closing” your eyes and make them pop and look bigger?
Hey, this is my question, cool! I feel special for getting my Q answered. I’ll give the MAC a try.
I havevery oily skin, but I also enjoy the fact about the looking younger longer factor!
I truly believe that each individual need to appreciate themselves and their looks ~ skin types too! This book may be a tool for them to understand and educate themselves.
The next thing I would suggest is to seek a dermatologist and then a great makeup artist to enhance your unique features!
Seriously who would buy a book on how to wash your face?
Isn’t some of this stuff common sense?
As for the actual products suggested in the article, I have a Mac paint but I’ve yet to try it (it’s red), and I’ve used UD primer potion just once.
What works like a charm for me is MAC shadesticks. I use that as my primer then apply shadow and I’m all set for the entire day into the night.
I definitely need to buy this book.
I fighting with war paint is no easy task
I so want to try that Falsies mascara. Only 4.50? For some reason I thought it would be more expensive I’m running out to Walgreens to snag a tube!
If I have deep set eyes, what is a way to make the stand out?
Good info. I’m oily myself! lol
How can I prevent pimple breakouts?
awesome info thx for sharing