How to Apply Eyeshadow Step by Step

Eyes are the windows to the soul and you can beautify their soulfulness by adding some colors with the help of makeup. One of the most important part of makeup for eyes is eyeshadow. You need to apply the correct eye makeup technique and choose colors of eyeshadow that will not only suit the color of your skin, but the
eye shape as well. The correct technique to apply eyeshadow is very important to make your eyes look big, small, set apart or set closely together. The right shades of eyeshadow also help emphasize the eye color, the color of your clothes and skin.

Different Types of Eyeshadow

• Liquid Eyeshadow: These are very easy to apply and help add shimmer to the eye makeup. They are also useful as a base to other eyeshadow layers. They help produce a translucent wash of color on the eyes.
• Powder Eyeshadow: These eyeshadow come in a set of single or coordinated colors. They are very useful to accentuate the eyes. They are available as pressed power or loose powder forms. They are easy to blend and come in a variety of colors.
• Cream Eyeshadow: These eyeshadow are very difficult to apply and can collect crease in the eyelids, during the course of the day. You can apply cream eyeshadow with fingers or makeup sponge. You can never apply more than two colors at one time.
• Pencil Eyeshadow: One of the most convenient form of eyeshadow is the pencil eyeshadow. It is very easy to apply and can blend well.

Eyeshadow Application Techniques

Step # 1
Begin by applying an eyeshadow base, concealer or foundation over your eyelid. These makeup products are very useful in keeping the eyeshadow in place, so that it lasts long, all day. Also the base helps reveal the true colors of the eyeshadow and helps it hold on to something without fading away.

Step # 2
You should choose a damp flat tipped brush to apply the powder eyeshadow evenly. Blend the base color with a large brush. For lighter colors use a smaller brush. You should sweep the lightest shade over the entire eyelid. It should be swept from the lash line to the brow line that helps create a smudge resistant base.

Step # 3
Once you complete the application of the base and light eyeshadow shade, apply the second color on the lower lid and blend it with the base color. The color should cover the entire lid, just above the crease. When you load the brush, remember to tap off the excess powder before application.

Step # 4
When you want to apply a third color, you should choose a dark color that is applied along the lash line and outer corners of the eyes with a damp brush. You should blend it slightly into the medium color and create depth.

Step # 5
You can add shimmer to highlight your eyes for a night party. Blend the hard edges to create a perfect look.

Step # 6
You can add an outline to your eyes by applying an eyeliner on the outer side of the upper and lower lids. You can taper a bit on the outer side of the eye to create an elongated look.

Applying 2 Shades of Eyeshadow

A single color eyeshadow applied on the entire eyelid makes it look flat and plain. You can add some depth and dimension to your eyes by applying 2 shades of eyeshadow. You can buy a variety of 2 color eyeshadow palettes that are very useful for those who do not have the time to coordinate the color shades. Let us understand on how to apply 2 shades of eyeshadow.

Step # 1
Apply an eyeshadow base, concealer or foundation to the eyelids from the lash line to brow bone. This will help the color of your eyeshadow to brighten up.

Step # 2
Now apply a layer of the lighter eyeshadow on your palette, from lash to crease with a flat head eyeshadow brush. Using an eyeshadow crease brush, swirl in the darker eyeshadow and tap off the excess powder. Sweep the eyeshadow over the crease in back and forth movement. You can lave the lower eye lids bare or intensify the makeup by sweeping the crease brush into the lash lines and transfer some darker eyeshadow into the bottom lids. Or you can simply skip this part and proceed further.

Step # 3
Sweep eyeshadow to the lower lash line and balance your eye makeup to minimize the top-heavy look. Using a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the color from the crease in upward direction just under the brow bone. This helps create a smoky effect. You can wipe the hair off the brush with a tissue and then dip it into the lighter color and apply it to the brow bone.

Step # 4
Use a damp angled eyeliner brush into the darker eyeshadow and work the color into both the top and bottom lash lines. This helps intensifying the lash lines and one the eyeshadow dries, use a cotton swab over the jagged edges to give a neat smudged look.

Step # 5
You can add mascara to your eyeliner and complete the look. You can brush off the eyeshadow particles from your under eyes with a mid size fluffy brush.

Applying Black Eyeshadow

Many women like to experiment with eyeshadow colors and try different looks. Black is a popular eyeshadow shade and is used in combination with neutral colors. Let us understand how to apply black eyeshadow.

Step # 1
Swirl a large fluffy eyeshadow brush into the black eyeshadow. Tap the brush to remove excess powder.

Step # 2
Apply the black eyeshadow on the lower lid from the lashed to the crease of the lid. Dip your finger into the black eyeshadow and run it over the eyelid from the crease and continue towards the brow bone using long strokes.

Step # 3
The color on the brow bone should reach lightest gray shade, such that it looks dark to light from the lower eyelids to the upper eyelids.

Step # 4
Using a brush blend in the eyeshadow to create a smooth transition of light to dark.

Applying Brown Eyeshadow

Brown eyeshadow has an earthy tone and this makes it one of the most wearable and versatile eyeshadow. Applying a brown eyeshadow will not give you a dull or boring look, instead you can create a natural and dramatic look. Let us understand about how to apply brown eyeshadow.

Step # 1
Choose a brown eyeshadow shade that you want to reflect whether frosty, shimmery or metallic brown. You can even choose a brown eyeshadow with hint of another shade. There are many brown eyeshadow available with specks of glitter.

Step # 2
Apply an eye primer on the lash line to the brow bone. Once it is absorbed, apply an eyeshadow base from the lash line to brow bone.

Step # 3
You can rim your eyes with the brown eyeshadow with the help of a small, stiff angled brush. You can even use a flat head brush to get a heavier effect. Apply the brown eyeshadow till the crease of the eyelid and use a damp brush before swirling it in the eyeshadow. You can blush away the hard edges in the brown eyeshadow with fluffy eyeshadow brush. This helps create a smoky effect.

Step # 4
Use a creamy black eyeliner into the base of the top eyelash line. You can smudge the eyeliner into the lower lash lines for more drama.

Step # 5
You can complete applying the brown eyeshadow by dabbing a highlighter on the brow bones and the inner corners of the eyes. Blend the highlighter in for a seamless finish. This will add some polish, texture and dimension to the eye makeup.

When applying eyeshadow choose colors that will enhance the look of your eyes and are complimentary to the skin and eye color. Follow these simple steps and add magic to your eyes.





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