You can make fake black eyes (bruised eyes) look real in no time if you have the right makeup and apply it correctly. The easiest way to make fake black eyes is to use the bruise color wheel commonly used in stage make-up for plays or costumes. Fake black eyes that look real can also be made with eye shadow and dark eyeshadow.
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Method 1 of 2: Making Black Eyes with Cosmetics
Step 1. Wash and dry the skin around the eyes
Before applying makeup, clean the oil and dirt that may be present so that the makeup can stick well and not harden. Clean the area around the eyes with soap, then dry the skin with a towel.
- The skin around the eyes is very thin and can be irritated easily. So, don't rub it so hard that it looks bruised before you start applying makeup.
- Make sure the area is completely dry before you apply makeup. Otherwise, the makeup may smudge and smear.
Step 2. Draw a circle around the eye using black shadow
Draw a wide circle with the shadow following the line along the bone of the eye socket. Next, scratch the lashes on the eyelids. The line doesn't have to be perfect, but it should form a full circle.
If you don't have black shadow, you can use dark shadow to create the base for the black eye
Step 3. Smooth out the circle with your finger
Spread the dark shadow around the eyes using the tip of the index finger. Smooth out the black spots to cover the entire area around the eyes. Make sure the shadow is smoothed out until it reaches the outer crease of the eye and between the nose and the eye.
Tip:
If you're applying the liner with a cloth, cotton pad, or tissue, make sure it's not wet, as this could cause scratches.
Step 4. Increase the depth of the black eye color using a purple eyeshadow
Take a dark purple eye shadow and apply it around your eyes using a clean makeup brush. Focus on the outer crease of the eye and the part between the nose and eye to create a deeper bruised effect.
Step 5. Blend the black and purple with a matte yellow eyeshadow
Use another makeup brush to apply matte yellow eyeshadow, and use this brush to gently blend the black and purple. Do not overuse yellow because it can make black eyes turn bright.
Yellow will give the effect of bruising that has occurred for a long time
Step 6. Add dark green eye shadow to add depth to the black eyes
Do this with the same brush to apply a matte yellow blush so the two colors blend to give the look of a healing black eye.
Apply a small amount of greenish-yellow eyeshadow on the purple edge
Step 7. Blend the edges of the color to finish the black eye
After you've applied all the eyeshadow needed to add depth to the color and make it look authentic, use a clean makeup brush to blend the edges of the color so that the lines are smooth and look authentic.
Don't mix all the colors together to form one color, but use a brush to soften the edges where the colors meet
Method 2 of 2: Using Stage Makeup
Step 1. Use the color wheel with yellow, green, red, and purple colors
You can buy stage makeup that comes packaged on a color wheel with a base color that you can use to create black eyes. Use a color wheel that contains red, green, yellow, and purple with dark tones to make black eyes look more realistic.
- Some brands, such as Mehron and Ben Nye, produce a color wheel called a “bruise wheel” which is ideal for creating dark eyes.
- Color wheels for stage makeup can be purchased online or at cosmetic stores.
Step 2. Use the red color as a base layer around the eyes
Use a makeup sponge to dab the red around the eyes. Follow the lines along the bones of the eye sockets and make sure to color the creases and bumps between the eyes and nose.
This base layer should be thin so that the skin underneath can still be seen. This layer is useful so that the next makeup can stick well to the skin
Step 3. Increase the depth of the black eye using a purple color
Apply purple on the color wheel using a clean makeup sponge little by little around the eyes. Start at the outer edge of the eye and work your way up to the center. Don't forget to apply it to the edges and creases around the eyes.
Genuine black eyes will look dirty and uneven. So, do not apply makeup with an even layer
Step 4. Apply yellow and green to make the black eyes stand out more
Use yellow and green lightly to add to the bruise and make it look deeper and more realistic. Apply the yellow color around the eyes using a clean sponge, then use the same sponge to apply the green color, which will produce a yellowish green color.
Tip:
Give a little yellow color in the center of the black eye. To make the black eye look old and healed a bit, dab some green on the outer edges and blend the color inward.
Step 5. Blend the edges of the color so that the color convergence becomes smooth
To finish off the black eyes and make them look realistic and subtle, use a makeup sponge to blend the confluence of the two colors, but don't blend all the colors into a single color.
