Makeup Bokeh Tropical Eye Tutorial
June 5, 2018
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Bokeh is a Japanese word used to describe how the camera translates out of focus light, especially sparkling, glittering light surfaces. Here's an example similar to the photo I referenced for this look:
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And makeup bokeh is when you create this luminous effect on your face!
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I first got the idea to do a makeup bokeh look right after I arrived to Bali a month or so ago. I don't remember how it occurred to me, but I was immediately obsessed - check out my first couple attempts here and here. Today I decided to do a tropical ocean-themed bokeh look and love how it turned out! Do you like it?
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Makeup bokeh does take patience but is surprisingly simple - keep reading for the product list and basic technique.
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MAKEUP BOKEH: 101 Tutorial & Product List
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1. You'll need a small, flat, rounded concealer brush like the BH Cosmetics #8 concealer brush. Dip it into a very light primer/concealer and tap it into your eye once, wherever you want the bokeh effect. Then repeat that motion in a circle until you have a circle of primer. Repeat until you have as many bokeh dots as you want.
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2. Then go over the dots with the shimmery colors that match and complement your base eyeshadow color. I alternated between shadows from the BHC Weekend Festival Palette and the Nyx Avant Pop Surreal My Heart Palette.
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3. Using a detail brush, like the #4 pointed crease brush below, highlight and contour the bokeh effect with the varying shades of blue as needed to create dimension.Â
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Please let me know if you try this technique by tagging #makeupbokeh or hitting me up on Instagram or Twitter, I'd love to know how it works out for you.Â
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In my next post I'll be sharing my all-time favorite beach day products. If you're interested please connect with me on social media to find out when it's live! Thanks for reading.
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