Cobalt Thunder

          Cobalt is making a comeback in both the beauty and fashion world this spring. What is cobalt exactly? Think about it in this way: a charming mixture of rich indigo and a loud dark blue. Cobalt is used in fashion and art, because of its ability to be fresh and classic at the same time.  

This is a slightly lighter version of cobalt

 It’s bold, yet wearable, without looking too overpowering. Cobalt also holds the title of being a colour that works on most skin tones. It makes a great addition to any wardrobe or makeup bag, so why not give it a try? I put together an easy way to wear this fearless trend. This simple tutorial will show how you can incorporate this wonderful colour into your life. Not only is this an easy tutorial, it is also usable for the people who are willing to try this colour without making a large commitment to the trend. The created look is called “cobalt thunder”, because of the “electric” shade of cobalt being used. The colour used is from one of my favourite brands, Cargo Cosmetics. I am using the cobalt colour on the upper right corner of the Wet/Dry Eyelining Palette ($32.00 CAD). If possible, you can use any other cobalt eyeliner/shadow, but it has to one that can be applied wet or dry. Now, grab your makeup, sit back, and enjoy the transformation!

1.      Start with a freshly washed and moisturized face. Wait until the moisturizer sinks into your skin, and then begin prepping your eye area. Using a large, fluffy brush (or a clean ring finger), apply a small amount of pressed powder onto your all over your lids, including the under-eye area, eyelids and brow bone. Gently blend it into your skin by lightly patting your ring finger or the brush, to avoid injuring the eyes.

2.      Find a thin eye lining brush or a sponge-tip applicator, and wet it. Pat the tool once on a paper towel to get rid of any excess water. It should be damp, and not soaking wet.

3.      Now, mix around the brush in the colour.  Draw a couple of practice strokes on the back of your hand until you reach the perfect consistency with the wet eyeliner. The colour should be vibrant while still being dark.

4.      To get a perfect line every time, lean the hand you’re going to use to line your eyes against your face, for extra support. Then, make a line starting from the center out, then from the inner corner to the center of your eye. Avoid pulling on your eyelid. Redraw the whole line with a steady hand. 

5.       Wing out the liner until you reach the end of your eye socket (a little bit past the lash line. To wing out the liner, go to the outer edge of the eyelid, and draw a slightly angled line out towards the eyebrow. Repeat steps on the other eye. Lastly, apply a coat of mascara on the top and bottom eyelashes (optional, as the look is fine without it too)

         There you go :) You just completed a bright and simple look with hardly any effort. Have a look you want me to explain? Write your suggestions in the comments below.

Happy Practicing ^_^