Makeup School: Day 7 - Socket Eyes

My visual folder page for socket eyes

Let's go 1960s with a gorgeous, eye-opening socket eye that's often used in theatre. This technique, as the name implies, defines the sockets of the eye and is perfect for a glamourous night out!

Unfortunately, I have to admit the style is not suitable for me (aka. those with hooded eyes and no definite sockets. Asians, I'm looking at you). Drawing on what I don't have does make it look a little...forced. But for those with a clear socket or slightly protruding eyes, this will work very nicely.

Here's the gist of the look:

In-class socket eye practical on Tiarni (Retouch free!)

1. Prime the entire eye area in preparation for eyeshadow
2. Apply light shadow all over mobile lid only
3. Outline the hollow of the socket with a darker colour. I prefer to use the tip of a flat, stiff eyeshadow brush to gently dab on an outline before layering on more shadow.
4. Take a bullet brush and blend around the line in small, circular motions. Smudge the eyeshadow slightly inwards to connect with top eyeline at outer corners
5. Re-highlight the mobile lid if the colour has lost its intensity after being blended out
6. Use the same colour as the mobile lid to highlight the browbone

Complete the look with slightly thicker, winged liquid eyeliner and a full bar of fluttery false lashes. Keep the cheeks and lips natural so as not to divert attention away from eyes; a contoured flush and nude lacquer is a good choice.

For more of a day look, use earth shades in tan or taupe and opt for pencil liner instead. Ditch the lashes and just keep it simple with a few coats of mascara.

xxEva