Hi, lovelies! The second winter month is finally over, so let's greet February with a new step-by-step makeup tutorial, inspired by the birthstone of this month — a beautiful Amethyst stone. During the Middle Ages, this stone symbolized royalty and was associated with such qualities as courage and strength. While creating this makeup tutorial, I was inspired by the raw Amethyst gemstones, whose colors can vary drastically from milky lilac shades to the darkest purple tones.
February Birthstone: Amethyst Eye Look Step-by-Step Tutorial
This tutorial uses a classic "halo eye" technique—where the inner and outer corners are darkened while the center of the lid stays bright. This placement is incredibly flattering because it instantly opens up the eyes, making them look larger and more awake. Whether you are heading out for a romantic date night or just want to play with some color, this striking purple look is guaranteed to turn heads.
Grab your brushes, and let’s get started!
What You Will Need:
- An eyeshadow primer
- Matte eyebrow pencil or powder
- A matte purple eyeliner pencil
- Matte purple eyeshadow
- Shimmering lavender eyeshadow
- Black or dark purple liquid eyeliner
- Your favorite mascara and false lashes (optional)
- A mix of synthetic and fluffy blending brushes
- Step 1: Prep and Prime
Let's start with a solid foundation. Apply a high-quality eyeshadow primer all over your eyelid, blending it gently up to the brow bone using your ring finger. (Your ring finger applies the least amount of pressure, making it perfect for the delicate eye area!)
Using an eye primer is a non-negotiable step—it neutralizes discoloration, helps your eyeshadow last all day without creasing, and makes those purple tones look incredibly vibrant. Give the product a minute or two to completely dry and set on the skin before moving on.
- Step 2: Brows and the Halo Base
First, frame your face by filling in your eyebrows using a matte eyebrow pencil or an eyebrow powder that matches your natural hair color.
Next, we are going to create the base for our halo eye. Take a matte purple eyeliner pencil and apply it to the outer third and the inner third of your eyelid. Leave the very center of your eyelid completely bare. Using a cream pencil as a base underneath your powder eyeshadow gives the pigment something to grip onto, ensuring your look is intense and long-lasting.
- Step 3: Smoke It Out
Take a small, soft synthetic brush and gently buff out the edges of the purple pencil you just applied so there are no harsh lines.
Once that is smoothed out, pack a matte purple eyeshadow directly right on top of the penciled areas to set the cream base. To create a seamless gradient, take a clean makeup brush and gently sweep it along the edges of the purple shadow in the crease. Use light, circular motions until the color diffuses perfectly into your natural skin tone.
- Step 4: The Spotlight Shimmer
Now for the star of the show! It is time to fill in that empty space we left in the middle of the lid.
Take a shimmering lavender eyeshadow and press it directly into the center of your eyelid. For maximum color payoff, you can apply this using your fingertip or a slightly damp flat brush. After the shimmer is placed, take your soft blending brush and very lightly sweep it over the transitions where the lavender meets the matte purple. This ensures there are no harsh lines between the colors. This bright, shimmering center acts like a spotlight, opening your eyes and making them appear much bigger!
- Step 5: Line, Define, and Flutter
To tie the whole look together, it is time to define the lash line.
- Tightline: Apply your matte purple eye pencil to both your top and bottom waterlines to create a sultry, smoky effect.
- Wing it out: Grab your favorite liquid eyeliner (black or deep plum works beautifully here) and draw a crisp, beautiful wing along your upper lash line.
- Lashes: Finish off by curling your natural lashes and applying a few generous coats of your favorite volumizing mascara.
For extra drama, pop on a pair of fluttery false lashes. And just like that, your stunning Amethyst Makeup Look is complete!
