Makeup Tips

How do I stop my eyeshadow from creasing?
Eyelid primer is what you're looking for, baby! We are coming out with an awesome one in September - stay tuned!

How do I use Lime Crime eye dusts?
Swirl brush inside the lid and apply to eyes. Close the lid tightly after each use.

My eyeshadow looks patchy and uneven. What am I doing wrong?
It could be one of these things -
1. The tools you are using might be letting you down. Quality brushes are essential when it comes to makeup application: a good brush gives you a lot more control and spreads the color more evenly. I live and swear by my Lime Crime brushes, and recommend them highly.
2. Low quality eyeshadow. Unfortunately, lower-end stuff tends to go on chalky and patchy and creases quickly. C'est la vie!
3. You are not using a primer. A primer makes your eyelids smoother and more receptive to eyeshadow. Lime Crime is coming out with an Eyeshadow Primer very soon, stay tuned!

Whenever I apply eyeshadow, it makes a mess on my face!
When working with high-pigmented shadows, it is a good idea to do your eye makeup first, clean up the mess, and then do your skin. The same principle applies if you're messy with mascara - put it on before you do eyeshadow!

I love the idea of false lashes but not sure how to apply them. Any advice?
It does take a little bit of experience to apply falsies quickly, but with practice you'll be a pro in no time! Apply eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible - this will be your guideline to where the falsies will go. Squeeze out even amount of glue on the ridge and let dry for 15 seconds. Close your eye and press the lash in, as close to the natural lash line as possible. Keep your eye closed for about 10 seconds. Voila! If it looks crooked, pull it off and try again. If you're going out in a windy weather or expect to be moving around a lot, simply apply a coat of mascara over your own AND false lashes - this will bond them together.

Whenever I put eyeliner on my waterline, it gets inside my eye. Help!
The trick is to apply eyeliner is such a way that it doesn't touch the eyeball. Draw a line close to the eyelashes, away from the other edge.

So I did my makeup, went out, felt fabulous! How do I remove it?
Baby wipes are the best. They are gentle and remove makeup excellently. Also, Wet Ones for sensitive skin.

I have brown hair/ green eyes (or blonde hair/blue eyes) - which colors will look good on me?
The best color on you is the color YOU like! :) Here at Lime Crime we strongly believe that anyone can rock any color - as long as it's applied well! So go ahead, pick any color that strikes your fancy and wear it with confidence!