Attract Attention Using Cleopatra Eye Makeup

The Cleopatra eye makeup is perhaps the most popular contribution of the Egyptian in the history of fashion. The Queen of the Nile was a cunning leader and had been immortalized because of her daring exploits and stunning beauty that has mesmerized the most powerful men of the western world.

She is also the finest example of a practice that Egyptian women is known for: the art of makeup. This is why the skillful processes of applying eye makeup unique to the Egyptians have been named after their queen. Today the Cleopatra eye makeup is still being seen in the catwalk and has been worn by models and celebrities alike.

Cleopatra and Cat’s Eyes

Cleopatra’s makeup, much like most Egyptian women, puts a lot of emphasis in the eyes. While only a little color is applied on the rest of the face, heavy makeup can be found around the eyes. Many experts believe that this practice can be connected to the Egyptian’s strong affinity to cats.

Egyptians loved their feline pets because they are very useful in routing out pests and also for their gentle personality. They even have a goddess in the body of a cat, Bastet. Egyptians also loved the mysterious eyes of cats and become the inspiration for the Cleopatra eye makeup.

How to Do Cleopatra Makeup

One does not need a makeup artist if you would like to have the same look for a gathering. The following is a simple Cleopatra makeup tutorial focusing on Cleopatra eye makeup. For a complete look, you will need three eye colors that range from light to dark. The light-colored shade will become the base, though for quick applications the base can be skipped. You will also need a flat and wide brush, two eyeliners (one white and the other black), and a mascara. Ensure that your face have been washed with water and properly dried before application.

Starting the Look

Using your fingertip or your brush, apply the lightest colored shade in the lower eyelid. Continue applying the eye color until the upper eyelid. Afterwards you need to apply the first layer around your eyes. Use a dark eyeliner to connect emphasize the eyelids. It may not be very visible while your eyes are open but it will serve as your outline when the last and final layer is applied.

Finishing Touches

The dark eye color will then be used to ass intensity to the eyelid. You can also use the light shade in the lower eyelash. The most important step is to use the black eyeliner to extend the eyelids for about half an inch outward. This is called the “wing” and is the signature look of the Cleopatra eye makeup. To fully finish the look apply several coats of mascara (black) to add additional focus the eyelashes which in turn will turn the people’s attention to the wearer’s eyes. More often than not, this makeup is already enough though a small of the same shade is usually applied to the cheeks to complete the look.