Winter 2012 Hot Eye Makeup Colors and Trends
Written by Kathryn D'Imperio Saturday, 21 January 2012 17:34
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The eyes and lips often get the most attention out of all your facial features, so be sure to keep yours looking great. No matter if you have brown eyes, green eyes, blue eyes, or hazel eyes, a new shade of eye shadow could be just what you need to chase away the winter blues. We’ve interviewed the pros and can’t wait to tell you all about the hot eye makeup colors and trends for winter 2012. Read on to find out what colors you should add to your makeup stash.
Winter 2012 Hot Eye Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Grey
“The look right now is a thin to thick eyeliner or eye shadow in black, midnight blue or grey that extends outside the lash line and is paired with a neutral lid, giving a sultry, sexy look,” says Victoria Collotta, Spa Director at Jaie3 salon.spa.beautique in Medfield, MA.
To achieve this hot winter 2012 eye color look, Victoria Collotta shares the following step-by-step instructions:
1. Apply eyeliner or eye shadow starting at the middle of your eye, above the iris. Stay close along the lash line using a small, angled brush and work the liner into a thicker, smudged line at the outer edge, using a sponge-tipped brush.
2. Consider using a lash conditioner (Recommendation: Jane Iredale lash/brow conditioner) before applying mascara to achieve a “clumpy” outer eyelash look.
3. Apply false eyelashes to the outer corners of your eyes for a more dramatic look, especially in the evening.
4. Keep your lids relatively neutral as the emphasis should be on your lashes and liner.
Tip: “For a softer, smokier look, substitute blue for a plum blended with black or grey, or use gold blended with espresso,” Collotta recommends.
Photo Credit: Photo of the black, midnight blue, and grey look – Courtesy of Victoria Collotta
Winter 2012 Hot Eye Colors: Bold Jewel Tones
If you’re feeling vivacious, don’t be afraid to let it show. Darker, bolder eye colors are also a great fit for the winter 2012 season, giving you a pop of color that looks fab with so many fashions. Consider these tips from professional makeup artists.
“The trend for makeup this season is sassy and sexy BOLD jewel toned colors!” says Amy Brackman, makeup artist and owner of Luxe BeautiQue in Swampscott, Massachusetts. “Try dressing up your eyes with BECCA ‘Feeorin’ or ‘Nyx’ Jewel Dust for shimmering shadow on your lids. Add a sultry, smoky look by popping bright hues of pink, purple, blues, and greens into the center of the eye and glamorously smoking and contouring it to design your signature look.”
And the third trend in Winter 2012 Hot Eye Colors...
Winter 2012 Hot Eye Colors: The Natural Look – Shimmery and Neutral
The earthy, neutral tones continue to be popular as winter 2012 eye color trends, often with an added dimension of shimmer. Makeup expert Gail Sagel, CEO of FACES Beautiful and creator of the Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup, recommends a natural look for a truly beautiful appearance. To get amazing, standout eyes, she recommends shading your eyelids softly with shimmery colors that aren’t too dramatic. A natural look with a touch of shimmer goes a long way to warming up your appearance for a hot winter 2012 look.
“Stila’s ‘In the Light’ palette of natural colors is beautiful,” says Sagel. “It has a color range that could work for anyone and is absolutely perfect for blending.”
She recommends using a coat or two of mascara and a light swipe of eyeliner if desired, but nothing more. Sagel also advises that the bold eyebrow is a fine way to enhance your look. When defining your brown, she suggests staying in the same color family and going only about a shade darker than your natural look. As far as eye shadow, in this case she recommends a color that matches your eyebrow, which you can blend upward with a small brush. The resulting look exudes natural beauty while being practical for work or play.
“The natural look is currently so popular,” says Nicole Cyrese Eventoff, a makeup artist and hairstylist from Princeton, N.J., recommending eye shadow shades like tan and beige for winter 2012. “This trend never goes out of style. Keep it to a matte or shiny texture. For application, always go darker in the crease of your eye lid using a small eye brush and a lighter shade towards the brow bone. Remember to always blend well. This trend goes well with any eye color.”
Eventoff also recommends a natural look with eyeliner in shades of dark navy blue or blackest black using a felt tip liner or a gel with a fine eye brush for application. “This is a sexy way to dress the eyes!” she says.
“For a not so natural shade go with a smoky olive shade of eye shadow,” Eventoff adds. “The eyes are defined in an olive palette. This color goes on all skin tones and looks great with any eye color.”
She agrees with Sagel on the emphasis on defined brows as a popular trend for the winter 2012 season.
“Naturally shaped, dark eyebrows that frame the face allow your makeup to look complete, she explains. “I find for best results to go with a shade lighter than your natural shade. Begin by using an upward stroke and apply lightly.”
So there you have it – the hottest eye makeup colors for winter 2012 include a combination black, midnight blue, and grey, as well as rich jewel tones, and finally, the natural look with a touch of shimmer. What other looks are you sporting on your eyed this winter? Share your favorite eye makeup colors and application trends in the comments below.
About the Experts:
Amy Brackman is a makeup artist and owner of Luxe BeautiQue in Swampscott, Massachusetts. For more information, see: www.luxebeautique.com.
Victoria Collotta is the Spa Director at Jaie3 salon.spa.beautique in Medfield, MA and has over 10 years of experience as an esthetician. For more information, see: www.jaie3.com.
Nicole Cyrese Eventoff is a makeup artist and hairstylist from Princeton, N.J. For more information, see: www.Nicolecyrese.com.
Gail Sagel is a makeup expert, CEO of FACES Beautiful, and creator of the Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup. For more information, see: www.facesbeautiful.com.
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