The Dos and Don'ts of Eye Makeup

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Do!

Splurge on a cool new shadow. Pricier brands tend to have stronger pigments, making the color last longer. Try: Department store brands, like MAC or Bobbi Brown.

Experiment with trendy shades. Deep aquas, purples, and greens are all great choices for fall. Try: CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadow in Aqua Paradise ($3, drugstores).

Curl your lashes, which will make your eyes pop! You can pick up a curler at your drugstore for a couple bucks.

Blend! Use a fluffy brush to blend colors and avoid harsh-looking lines.

Practice your eye makeup before the big day. It'll give you time to change anything you don't like.

Don't!

DON’T Empty your wallet on mascara. DO stick to drugstore brands like CoverGirl, Maybelline, and L'Oreal, all which make excellent formulas at reasonable prices.

DON’T apply eyeliner under your eyes – it will make them look smaller! DO try applying a stroke of eye shadow along your bottom lash line with an angled brush.

DON’T choose an intense smoky eye if you're wearing a dark lip color. DO play up one feature and go neutral with the other. That way, you'll avoid looking like you're wearing too much makeup.

DON’T over-tweeze your brows! A full brow is hot for fall and looks more natural. DO tweeze your brows a couple days before your quince to prevent red, puffy skin.

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