Founded in the 1990s for film and television, Bodyography creates products for both professionals and everyday makeup lovers. Today Bodyography is led by Lori Leib, 3rd generation makeup artist and family member. Bodyography develops clean and safe cosmetics without compromising performance. The formulations are Vegan, Cruelty Free and never contain Gluten, Parabens, Talc and Mineral Oils. Bodyography is an ethically-conscious brand that in 2016 redesigned all packaging to implement a reduction 35% in plastic usage. The brand is well promoted and is a fixture on Refinery29, Popsugar and Byrdie as a "go to" for each season's makeup trends.
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Basic Eyeshadow Principles
The key to selecting eyeshadow is to select it with your eye, hair and complexion in mind. The second consideration is to keep it coordinated with your outfit.
Before applying eye makeup, use a primer. It helps smooth the surface of your eye and makes it a more even canvas to apply your makeup. It also helps to prevent smudging, thereby increasing the longevity of your makeup.
Try to use at least two or preferably three eyeshadow shades. The lightest shade will highlight and brighten because it's used on both the lower part of the lid and on the brow bone. The medium shade will add depth to the corners. The darkest shade will add dimension, significant depth and definition to the overall shape of the eye. The two darker shades should be applied to the middle of the lid, extending into the crease and outer eye area. Remember to blend the shades with a brush.
Eyeliner & Eyeshadow Application for Specific Eye Shapes
Curling & Mascara Application for Lashes:
Lashes define the eyes and enhance them with a bit of curl. An application of mascara will help make your eyes stand out whether you decide to select lightly natural or dark smoky eye makeup.
Once you position your eyelash curler with your lashes in the pads at the roots, squeeze gently. Repeat this two more times, once in the middle, then at the tips of the lashes.
Sweep the mascara brush from the base (roots) to the tips of lashes. Sweep the lashes from the back side as well, again from the base to the tips. Comb out any clumps with an eyelash comb/brush utensil. Apply a second coat of mascara for a more dramatic effect.
Eye Tools
Choosing Eyebrow Color:
To apply eyebrow color, use very light strokes of the pencil until the eyebrow line is filled in to your desired intensity.
Defining Eye Brows:
Never underestimate the power of a well-defined eyebrow! Keep them groomed in a way that flatters your face, eye shape and size.
1. Look directly into a mirror.
2. Trim your long eyebrow hairs so you can identify the natural shape of your eyebrow.
3. Hold a pencil or makeup brush vertically against the side of one nostril. The eyebrow should start where the pencil meets the brow. Take care to tweeze in the space between the two eyebrows.
4. Tweeze the stray hairs that grow around the eyebrow.
5. To create a flattering arch, now angle the pencil to the outer side of your pupil. Where the pencil meets the brow is where the top of your arch should be, approximately three-quarters of the way out. To create the shape of your arch, draw a line that tapers upward from the start of your brow to this point. Take care in replicating the process with the other eye, making sure to not over-pluck, while ensuring symmetrical uniformity.
6. In the final shaping step, you can angle the pencil so it aligns with the outer corner of your eye. The eyebrow should end here, and you should tweeze to create a taper.
Eyebrow & Lash Tools
Curling & Mascara Application for Lashes:
Lashes define the eyes and enhance them with a bit of curl. An application of mascara will help make your eyes stand out whether you decide to select lightly natural or dark smoky eye makeup.
Once you position your eyelash curler with your lashes in the pads at the roots, squeeze gently. Repeat this two more times, once in the middle, then at the tips of the lashes.
Sweep the mascara brush from the base (roots) to the tips of lashes. Sweep the lashes from the back side as well, again from the base to the tips. Comb out any clumps with an eyelash comb/brush utensil. Apply a second coat of mascara for a more dramatic effect.
Epic Lash: A jet-black mascara that lengthens, volumizes, curls and conditions lashes. Features a unique silicone double-sided comb wand for ultimate lift and curl.
On Point: Use On Point Liquid Liner to elongate the shape of your eye, or to add a graphic flair to your everyday look.
Glitter Pigment: Unique gel texture can be applied wet or dry with little to no fall out
Epic Lash: Water, Beeswax (Cera Alba) (Synthetic), PVP, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera) Wax, Isohexadecane, Acrylates Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycol Stearate, Polybutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Cellulose, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth-23, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Panthenol, Biotinoyl tripeptide-1, Capryloyl Glycine, Glycerin, Undecylenoyl Glycine
On Point: Aqua (Water), CI 77266 (nano), Ethyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Styrene / Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates / Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Beheneth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate
Glitter Pigment: Cyclopentasiloxane, +/- Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, +/- Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, +/- Diisostearyl Malate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), +/- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, +/- Mica (CI 77019), Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isododecane, +/- Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Pentylene Glycol, +/- Manganese Violet (CI 77742), +/- Phenoxyethanol, +/- Red 40 (CI 16035), +/- Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, +/- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, +/- Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Propanediol, +/- Palmitic Acid, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, +/- Benzoic Acid, +/- Diisostearyl Malate, +/- Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), +/- Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), +/- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, +/- Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), +/- Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), +/- Silica, +/- Yellow 5 (CI 19140)