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Vertical Gradient VS Horizontal Gradient – I Made A Mistake!

March 11, 2012 by Bun Bun 17 Comments

You see, I was confused by information.

I was sure I knew the difference between ‘horizontal’ and ‘vertical.

I was also pretty sure I could tell how ‘horizontal gradient’ and ‘vertical gradient’ look like.

Just as I was about to write Part 2 of the Asian Eyeshadow Tutorial series, I enquired ‘horizontal gradient’ and ‘vertical gradient’ in Mr Google’s search bar.

Mr Google churned out search images that got me woozy and self-doubt crept in. Against my better judgment, I named Part 2 of the Asian Eyeshadow Tutorial series ‘Horizontal Gradient Method’.

And I’m sorry to tell you that I NAMED IT WRONG!

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A Much Requested Eyeshadow Tutorial – Vertical Gradient Method Of Eyeshadow Application

January 17, 2012 by Bun Bun 17 Comments

Hello everyone!

Chinese New Year is approaching faster than I thought. I can hardly find time between all that cleaning, clearing, last minute shopping for clothes and shoes, to blog. But you see, I love you guys very much, so despite all that mad rush, I’m doing a highly requested eye makeup tutorial today. Just for you!

It’s also a good time to launch this makeup tutorial since most girls would spend more effort on applying makeup when they go visiting so what better time than now to share a quick and easy eye makeup tutorial for the new year?

In today’s tutorial, we will use the Vertical Gradient Method Of Eyeshadow Application, a great method for those with monolids or have a fold that is very near to the lashline. These characteristics are typical of Asian eyes.

Previously, in Part 2 of the Eyeshadow Tutorials for Asians series, I used neutrals as those are the easiest to blend and would look good on all skin tones and eye colors. Shades of blue will be used in this tutorial, for those who want to move away from browns and neutrals, for a more fun look!

Products used:

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
  • The Face Shop Eyeshadow PK103
  • NYX Irises
  • Kat Von D Beethoven Palette Speed Blue
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette in Hustle
  • Shiseido Nourishing Mascara Base
  • Lancome Oscillation Vibrating Infinite Powermascara
  • NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil EP05 Dark Brown

Step 1: Prime the Lids

Apply UDPP in Eden all over the lid first, then Milk.

Step 2: Base Color to Mark Perimeter

I love The Face Shop Eyeshadow PK103 because it is just so versatile – it works on the lid, inner corner, lower lashline, brown bone highlight, cheekbone highlight – and behaves like a chameleon – blends in with any color family!

Apply the shimmering base up to the socket line. Be sure not to leave a line that shows an obvious divide between the naked brow bone area and PK103. It’s quite hard to get a harsh line with PK103 anyway.

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Eyeshadow Tutorials for Asian Eyes Part 2: Vertical Gradient Method

October 25, 2011 by Bun Bun 34 Comments

(Update 10 Mar 2012: All ‘horizontal’ terms in this post have been changed to ‘vertical’. Please read this post for clarification. :) )

Hey guys! I’m so happy the first installment of this series (Where to Apply Eyeshadow) was so well received! Thank you all for your support! :D

In the second installment of the Eyeshadow Tutorials for Asian Eyes series, we discuss the Vertical Gradient Method of eyeshadow application.

The Vertical Gradient Method is widely used on Asian models I often see in Japanese, Taiwanese, or any other magazines that showcase Asian models.

While there are no rules when it comes to makeup, the Vertical Gradient Method is one easy method of eye makeup application, and looks great on people with limited lid space, have heavily hooded eyelids, or have monolids.

The Vertical Gradient Method is basically dividing the lid horizontally, most commonly into 3 sections and with the darkest color placed nearest to the eyelashes.

In my opinion, why the Vertical Gradient Method is not as popular among Caucasians is because having just one color on the bigger lid space will not bring out the contours of the Caucasian eye as much as having more colors and defining their Crease.

On the other hand, the Vertical Gradient Method looks polished and sophisticated on many Asians because the lower position of the Fold and non-coincidence with the Orbital Rim creates a smooth canvas for color gradation. Monolids or heavy hooded lids will benefit the most from this eyeshadow application method.

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