One of the key elements of any makeup is eye makeup. If used correctly, eye makeup can change the entire image. However, even small mistakes in makeup application can ruin everything. So, one has to be very careful when choosing and applying the eye makeup.

There are three major elements in the eye makeup: mascara, which is used to define eyelashes; eye liner, which is meant to contour the eyes; and eye shadow, which makes eyes more expressive.

First of all, one has to choose the suitable eye makeup. It can be helpful to ask oneself a couple of simple questions, such as whether the eyelashes are thick or thin, whether they are long or short, and what is the type of eyelashes. These questions seem pretty simple at a first glance. However, it is extremely important to answers these questions objectively and correctly, as they will help define the choice of mascara products. The same holds true for eyeliner and eye shadow - you also need to match them with the type, size and color of the eyes to get perfect results.

Today, makeup manufacturers offer so many mascara products that you can easily find a makeup that will help conceal your eyelashes imperfections. For example, there are special enhancing mascara products that can make lashes look longer than they really are. Also, if the eyelashes are thin, you can make hem look thicker with the help of thickening formulas that are offered in the modern market. The number of mascara colors is also pretty wide today - there is always room to experiment. Different mascara colors may look pretty strange at first, but in reality they can give your makeup a perfect look. So, try different mascara products that modern cosmetics and makeup industry offers you.

Another eye makeup product is eye shadow. The variety of possible shadow colors is much wider than that of mascara. But you have to be very selective with colors; otherwise you risk putting on a very ridiculous look. If you cannot define your colors, use neutral tones. To help you with the choice of eye shadow colors, eye makeup manufacturers have compiled matching tables that are available in the internet or special makeup magazines. Simply find a makeup web side and look through the eye makeup section. You will definitely find helpful hints on how to choose the color of eye shadow that suits you best. Experimenting with tones of eye shadow can be a lot of fun: the eye shadow can change the look of your eyes - make them look bigger, smaller, set them apart or together. It is worthwhile mentioning that eye shadow can be found in the form of powder or cream. All this makes eye shadowing easy nowadays.

An eye liner was developed to define your eyes. These eye makeup products are available in pencil or liquid forms. Both are pretty easy to apply, so you can choose the one that suits you. Eye liners products are represented by dark colors. The most commonly used colors are black, brown, khaki, and plum. Some beauty salons offer the so-called "permanent eyeliner", which means that small amounts of pigments are injected into the upper skin layers with a special device.