NEW MAKE UP 2011

The eye area is the area to show the signs of ageing for many people and is also a problem area for fluid retention.

Here are few tips on caring for the delicate eye area:

· Certain moisturizers that swell up are not be applied.

· Separate eye creams/gels are a must if you suffer with puffy or ageing eyes.

· Hold a metal spoon under cold running water for a few minutes and then gently press it onto the eye area to soothe, cool and reduce swelling.

· Cucumber slices are good one for reducing puffiness and soothing tired, sore eyes.

· Hemorrhoid creams containing sharks liver oil or yeast applied to the puffy area, they’re good are for reducing swelling.

· Soak used tea bags in cold water for around ten minutes (making sure they are really cool) and place them on the puffy area. Start at the outside of the eye and roll them gently inwards.

· Elevate your head when you sleep to encourage fluid to drain away from the eye area.

· Place a slice of raw potato underneath your eyes. The potassium in them counteracts dark circles.

· Diet, again! Avoid salty food which can cause fluid retention

Eye shadow That Stays
Many women have problem of melting eye shadow, but If you use a damp eye shadow brush and apply a layer of face powder to your lids and allow to set, the shadow will stay in place for the day. Takes some time but the effort is well worth it.

Remedies For Puffy Eyes

· Take a metal spoon and run it under cold water. Place the spoon on the puffy area for at least 60 seconds.

· Apply hemorrhoid cream (prefer brands that contain ingredients of yeast and shark's liver oil) to the puffy area. Its known for years that in just the way it gets the swelling out of that other area, it works the same way for the face.

· Thin cucumber slices used as compresses over closed eyes will relieve sore, puffy eyes.

· A black tea bag soaked in cold water on each eye for ten minutes will reduce swelling caused by fluid retention. Gently press from inner to outer corners to hasten drainage.

· Avoid salty foods, which cause the under eye area (and the rest of your body) to hold fluid.

· Elevate your head when you sleep, to keep fluid from settling around your eyes

Lining Eyes
Steady hands and the near precision of a neurosurgeon is required to put on eyeliner. Dust a sheer, loose powder on the upper and lower lids so the eyeliner sticks better. If you are going to curl your lashes, do it now else you may smudge the line. Choose the right formula. For a clean straight line, use a liquid version try one with felt tip, like those from L'Oreal. Pencils are best to create a softer, more subtle line.

To minimize shaking of your hands, rest your elbow on a hard surface. Start in the middle of the eyelid, and drag the liner to the inner corner of the eye, drawing as close to the lashes as possible. Go back to the center of the eyelid and repeat the process outward.

To make your eyes look smoky, dab eye shadow (in a similar shade) over the line and lightly fan it out. This will also help the liner stay in place.

If the liner smudges, don't reapply more. Instead, clean up the line with a dampened Q-tip.