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Get summer's colourful and dramatic eye makeup in 3 steps

Whether you go graphic with a painterly line or use a light hand to sweep a sheer wash of shadow over your lids, this is the time to play up your eyes with a bright tone.
Get summer's colourful and dramatic eye makeup in 3 steps

Photo, Geoffrey Ross.

Dramatic Eyes | August 2014

Dramatic eyes

Read on to find out how to recreate this stunning look.

Dramatic Eyes makeupPhoto, Geoffrey Ross.

Dramatic eyes

Clockwise from top:
M.A.C eyeshadow in Deep Truth, $18.
Revlon ColorStay Shadowlinks in Periwinkle, $4.
Covergirl Eye Enhancers in Silver Lilac, $5.
Joe Fresh eyeshadow duo in Faded Violet/Iris, $7.
Guerlain Écrin 2 Couleurs Colour Fusion eyeshadow in Two VIP, $51.
Nars Duo eyeshadow in Kauai, $39.
Chanel Illusion D'Ombre eyeshadow in Diapason, $38.
Almay Shadow Softies by Intense I-Color in Lilac, $7.
M.A.C eyeshadow in Freshwater, $18.

Eye ShadowsPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Get this look: eyes

We love the latest cream and gel liners, but a damp liner brush with a powder eyeshadow works well too.

From left:
Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil in Ice Flame, $5.
Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Extravagant Waterproof Mascara, $28.
Marcelle 2 in 1 Retractable eyeliner in Azurite, $11.

blue eyeliner, mascara and an eye pencilPhoto, Erik Putz.

Get this look: eyes

Liquid lines are super trendy at the moment, but you can soften the look by using a pencil or kohl liner instead.

Clockwise from left:
Stila Magnificent Metals eyeliner applicator #36, $24.
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Solo eyeshadow in Scarab, $39.
Joe Fresh eyeshadow in Petrol, $5.

blue eyeshadowPhoto, Erik Putz.

Get this look: lips

Balance your glam look with a nude lip. Choose a semi-matte lipstick that is close to your natural lip colour.

Try: Maybelline New York Color Sensational The Buffs lipstick in Nude Lust, $10.

Read more: 5 multi-tasking lip glosses that lighten your beauty bag

Maybelline New York LipstickPhoto, Erik Putz.

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