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Eye makeup for geeks (pictures)

Finnish makeup artist Karita Brun created a collection of geek-inspired eye makeup designs ranging from R2-D2 to Angry Birds.

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Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto.
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Putting the 'eye' in Iron Man

Finnish makeup artist Karita Brun gets geeky inspiration for many of her eye makeup designs. This Iron Man creation takes it look from the superhero's shiny red and gold suit, but it also contains a good dose of Tony Stark's attitude.
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Mischievious Loki makeup

Supervillains also get their moment in the spotlight with Karita Brun's makeup designs. Loki's look is translated into eye shadow playing up the dark green colors from his costume.
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Darth Vader eyes the Dark Side

Self-taught makeup artist Karita Brun faced a real challenge in turrning Darth Vader into a recognizable eye makeup design. A red lightsaber radiates up from the shadowy makeup application.
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Go green with Hulk eyes

The Hulk is more than just green. Karita Brun's Hulk interpretation also gives a nod to his famous purple pants. It's the perfect eye makeup for displaying your inner rage monster.
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How to Hulk your eyes

Makeup artist Karita Brun gives detailed tutorials on how to achieve her Avengers and "Star Wars" eye shadow looks. This chart gives details on creating the Hulk design for yourself.
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Nick Fury eye patch makeup

Nick Fury from The Avengers also gets his time in the eye shadow spotlight. Karita Brun's version of Fury plays with his eye patch look and turns it into a sultry design good for those nights when you need to save the world.
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Thor thunders in makeup form

Self-taught makeup whiz Karita Brun took the scales from Thor's armor and worked them into this eye makeup design. It's hammer time.
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Captain American starry eyes

Stars get in your eyes with Karita Brun's Captain America eye makeup. This is part of her Avengers collection containing eye shadow interpretations of the blockbuster superheros.
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Angry Birds in eye makeup

Makeup artist Karita Brun goes beyond "Star Wars" and the Avengers for her eye makeup inspiration. Here, the famous Red Bird from Angry Birds gets the eye shadow treatment. Brun uses herself as a model.

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