How Do You Apply Eyeshadow?
Do you buy eyeshadow but never know how to apply it the right way? Well, now’s your chance to learn how to put it on so that you look great! • Prime the lids by applying a light touch of foundation or concealer to the lids to even skin tone and help shadow adhere to the lid. Blend well, but use a gentle touch and use your ring finger on this sensitive skin area. • Apply mascara second so it won’t mess up your eyeshadow by getting those little dots of mascara on it before it dries when you blink. • Sweep a color similar to your skin tone (or a touch lighter) over the entire lid from lashes to brow bone. Start at the bottom of your eyelid and work your way up. • Sweep a light white shadow (shimmer or matte, your preference) directly under the brows from the middle of the eye outwards. This is your brow bone highlighter and will help to open up the eyes. • Take the next darkest color and sweep shadow across the eyes from lash line to the crease. Blend well outwards. • Apply dark shadow. F
• Prime your eyelids. Use eyeshadow primer, or a dab of liquid foundation or concealer. This step will help keep your eyeshadow vibrant on your eyelids, not dull on your cheeks as the day goes on. Lotion can be used as a substitute. Apply your primer with either a makeup sponge or clean fingers. Blend it from your lash line into your brow bone. • Add a neutral color first, such as peach or beige. Apply only to lid. • Next, apply a slightly darker color to the crease. Keep it on your crease, and don’t extend it upward. For a more bold look, use bolder colors. Make sure the colors go well with your eye color. Apply your other eye makeup. Take care not to get mascara or eyeliner on your eyeshadow. If this does happen, a dry cotton swab placed on the spot and gently twisted should remove the makeup with minimal eyeshadow smudging. • Prime your eyelids as previously mentioned. • Rub your fingertip or a makeup sponge in the cream shadow. Gently dab the cream onto your eyelid, and blend it ev
