3 ways to add more colour to your make-up
26/10/2023
Pictures: Natalie Hemengül
Translation: Elicia Payne
Colours are eye-catching. The same goes for make-up. Yet wearing bright green or rich blue on your eyelids takes courage. This is how you get colourful accents without leaving your comfort zone.
Colourful, bright eyeshadows are my favourite. They leave a lot of room for creativity and stand out from generic browns and beiges I see everywhere. It’s a matter of taste, I know. But for some it’s also a question of technique and not least courage. Want to experiment with colours more but just can’t bring yourself to do it? Here are three beginner-friendly variations you can quickly put into practice.
Reach for colourful mascara
The simplest method is coloured mascara. The effect is subtle and – depending on your colour choice – often not very noticeable. If you choose complementary colours, you can add definition to your eyes. Depending on how you feel, you can also just emphasise the upper or lower lash line with it.
Try highlighting those inner corners
To visually open up your eyes, make-up artists use a light eye shadow in the inner corner of the eye. Instead of a beige cream colour, you can go for a brighter eyeshadow with a high white content. Pastel shades such as a beautiful light blue, pink, peach or pistachio green are ideal. Simply apply with a small, pointed blender brush and blend in circular or dabbing motions.
Source: Natalie Hemengül
Whip out your kohl
We tend to ignore the lower lash line when applying make-up, yet it offers the perfect opportunity to bring colour into play without causing a big stir. I prefer to use a colourful, shimmery kohl eyeliner for this. Simply apply closely along the lash line under the hairs, blend with a brush and you’re done. If you want to go that extra mile, you can blend your kohl with a matching eyeshadow. This makes the application on your skin even smoother. Make sure to use a narrow, tightly bound brush when blending. This keeps the colour as close to the lash line as possible. If you pull the colour too far down and have a blank eyelid, it can look imbalanced.
Source: Natalie Hemengül
Source: Natalie Hemengül
If you prefer to apply make-up to the upper lash line, you can of course use the same technique here as well.
Small tip: for the techniques mentioned above, experiment with pastel tones or muted colours first. They’re not as bold and are good to practice with before you gradually venture into louder shades.
Header image: Natalie Hemengül
Natalie Hemengül
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natalie.hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.chAs a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.