Applying eyeshadow can get a little tricky and at times, intimidating. There are so many palettes of different shades of colour, different styles, and different brushes. How do we know we’re applying eyeshadow the right way?
Well, we’re here to share some tips for applying eyeshadow and to help you feel a little more comfortable with it. After all, they say practice makes perfect!
What’s your eye shape?
Before we start applying eyeshadow, let’s understand what eye shape we have and this will help you understand the type of eyeshadow style that will work best for you. Here’s a little guide, courtesy of Buzzfeed.
Get familiar with the different parts of your eye
Ever watched or read a tutorial on applying eyeshadow, but struggled to follow it because you’re weren’t exactly sure which part of the eye it was referring to? Well this handy guide by nerdygirlmakeup.com is the perfect guide you need.
Know how to use your brushes
Understand the different uses of your makeup brushes and what they are best for when it comes to applying eye makeup.
Related: Must Have Makeup Brushes and Their Uses
Cream? Pressed? Or Loose Eyeshadow?
Here’s a little tip:
- Cream eyeshadows work best as a base color for powder eye shadow, or for solid, single-color coverage.
- Loose eyeshadows are often where you find the most color pigment, but can be messy and tricky to work with.
- Pressed eyeshadows are the most common type of shadow, because they blend easily without being too messy.
Don’t forget to prime
Just as we preach that primer is important before applying foundation, the same applies for eyeshadow. Walk into any Sephora outlet and you’ll find various primers for eyeshadow – not only does it help keep your eyeshadow on for the whole day, but it also prevents it from creasing. Don’t skip this important step.
Related: Face Primers That Are Great For Oily Skin
Intensify your eyeshadow with this neat trick
All you need to do to intensify the colour, or enhance it, is apply a layer of white eyeliner to your eye lid area. This will make the colour pop and just heightened the intensity.
Here’s a cheat sheet for the different shades of eyeshadow
- The lightest color usually works well as a brow bone highlighter.
- The second lightest color usually looks good on your lid.
- The second darkest color usually works best in your crease.
- The darkest color usually works best in your outer corner
Check out this tutorial for a beginners guide to applying eyeshadow
– Cover Image: lionessebeautybar.org
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