Okay, so I decided to try something a bit different today. Just focusing on the eyes and lips. Saw someone doing this, kind of a minimal thing, and thought, why not give it a go myself? See how it feels, you know?
Starting with the Eyes
First thing, I grabbed my usual stuff. Didn’t want anything fancy, just the basics I use most days. I started by putting on a bit of eyeliner. Just a thin line, nothing too dramatic. Tried to get it close to the lashes. It’s always a bit tricky, one eye always seems easier than the other. Concentration is key, I tell myself, leaning closer to the mirror.
Then, the mascara. Curled the lashes first, always helps them stand up a bit. Applied one coat, let it dry for a second, then another. Just trying to make the eyes pop a little without overdoing it. Looked in the mirror. Yeah, okay, eyes done. Felt a bit strange seeing just the eyes defined and the rest of the face bare, but that was the point, right?
Moving onto the Lips
Next up, lips. My lips felt a bit dry, so I put on some balm first. Let that sink in for a minute. Then I picked a color, something noticeable but not crazy bright. A sort of berry shade.
I carefully applied it. Didn’t use a liner, just went straight from the tube. Tried to get the shape right. Sometimes I mess this up, go outside the lines a bit. Had to tidy it up with a finger. Looked again. Eyes and lips done. The contrast with the rest of my face was… interesting. Definitely highlights those two features.
Thoughts on the Process
So, what did I think? Well, it was quick, I’ll give it that. Much faster than doing a full face. Here’s what stood out:
- It felt a bit unbalanced at first. Like something was missing.
- But it really does draw attention straight to your eyes and mouth.
- Made me focus more on getting those two parts just right, since there was nothing else to hide behind.
- Cleaning up mistakes seemed more obvious against the plain skin.
It wasn’t bad, actually. For a day when I’m feeling lazy or just want a very simple look, maybe? It’s a practice in minimalism, I suppose. Focusing effort where you want the impact. It’s definitely a specific look, maybe not for every day, but it was a useful exercise. Just playing around, seeing what works. That’s how you learn, right? Just trying things out.
