Eyes that Mesmerize
Some say that most men actually find Nicole Richie to be sexier than her one-time sidekick, Paris Hilton. Why? Because she's exotic-looking but also more approachable. Her glamorous look puts a focus on her amazing eyes, and keeps everything else subtle. This makeup look is easier and quicker to do than you might think.
You can also find tips on other celebrities in our Celebrity Looks Gallery or give yourself a celebrity virtual makeover on your own digital photo with BeautyRiot's Instant Makeover.
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Concealer
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To recreate this look, you'll want to use neutral, subtle shades everywhere on the face except the eyes. After moisturizing, apply a matte or satin foundation, blending carefully around the jawline. Next, apply concealer under the eyes and on the lids. Conceal any blemishes. After applying blush, use a large powder brush to lightly dust on powder to set makeup. Use a puff or sponge to apply powder generously around the eyes -- this will give eyeliner optimal staying power.
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| Blush |
Use a delicate pink or peach blush, whichever compliments your skin tone and eye color best. If your face is full, apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. If your face is oval or narrow, you can apply blush higher on the cheekbone.
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| EYES |
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| Eyelid |
Apply a pearly neutral shell or nude eyeshadow from the lid to the crease. Swipe a light touch of this along your lower lash line and in the inner corners of your eyes.
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| Crease |
Use a light brown or gray (depending upon which goes better with your coloring) eyeshadow in the crease from corner to corner.
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| Hilite |
Use a nude or cream eyeshadow sparingly on the brow bone.
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| Eyeliner |
Choose a charcoal or black wet powder or liquid liner. You may find wet powder easier to work with. Aim your liner brush at your top lash line from underneath and at the lower lash line from above. Try using a dotting motion with a very light touch. Line the entire eye, getting in between the lashes.
Next, go back and aim your brush at the upper lash line from above. Go back over the line, making it wider with each pass, until you get your desired line thickness. Extend the line just a little beyond your lashline to create the illusion of bigger eyes.
Then, go back to your lower lashline, aiming the brush from underneath the lashes, and create a very thin line, close to the lashes. Dab the line gently with a cosmetic sponge to soften it.
Finally, if your eyes are not sensitive, you can line the inner rim of your lower lid for extra drama.
Liquid liner takes practice, so you may want to experiment a few times before actually wearing the look out of the house.
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Brows |
Define brows with a powder or pencil in a shade just slightly darker than your hair color. Start by defining the arch and then fill in the rest as necessary.
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Mascara |
Curl lashes and appy two coats of black lengthening mascara.
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LIPS |
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Choose a very delicate nude, nude-pink or nude-peach lipstick. Apply a coat and then blot with tissue. Apply a coat of a sheer gloss. You can use a formulation with a golden sparkle to more closely copy Nicole's look.
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