How to 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!
Steps
Method 1
1. 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 with this sensitive skin area.
2. 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.
3. Sweep a color similar to your skin tone (or a touch lighter) over the entire lid from lashes to browbone. Start at the bottom of your eyelid and work your way up.
4. Sweep a light white shadow (shimmer or matte, your preference) directly under the brows from the middle of the eye outwards. This is your browbone highlighter and will help to open up the eyes.
5. Take the next darkest color and sweep shadow across the eyes from lash line to the crease. Blend well outwards.
6. Apply dark shadow. For the most impact, the darkest color can be applied to the crease of the eye from the corners to the outer edges, blended well. Blending is key to avoid a drastic line across the crease. The second option is to use the darkest shadow to create a sideways ';V'; on the sides of the eyes. Lightly apply shadow to the outer third of the crease and blend into the outer edges of the eyelid, creating a sideways ';V'; shape (The pointed end of the v would be pointing away from the eyes, to help visualize). This helps to define the shape of the eyes, and makes them appear bigger by bringing the focus outwards.
7. Finish with a careful application of eyeliner to the top lid in a complimentary color. There are so many fantastic eyeliner colors available today, so experiment with what is out there. Plums, greens, and browns are flattering to many eye colors. Tilt the head forward while looking down, and dash short lines along the last line to avoid drags and smudges.
Method 2
1. Apply concealer and mascara as described previously.
2. Apply eyeliner under the eyes (above eyelashes) and a thin line above the eyes close to the eyelashes.
3. Grab your eyeshadow brush that is thinnest and dab it in the black eyeshadow.
* Raise your eyebrows, find the crease of your upper eyelid (where you might feel the bone for the top of your eye socket), and then take the brush and line it with the eyeshadow. Do it as if you're holding a pencil and you're using it to draw on your eyes. Do this to make a half circle above your eyes. (Don't go too far out to the side of your face when doing this step)
4. Dab the same brush in your black eyeshadow
* Fill in the space between the line of eyeshadow you just created, and the eyeliner on your eyelid.
* Make sure to do this lightly so the first line of eyeshadow stands out more
5. Grab your thicker eyeshadow brush and lighter color of eyeshadow (of your choice, it doesn't necassarily have to be yellow) and dab it in that.
* Lightly sweep it accross the top of your dark line of black eyeshadow. (don't go too low on the sides of your face)
* Dab it back in the eyeshadow and again lightly dab it where you already swept it accross. Dab lightest at the edge of your outer eye and the edge of your inner eye to create a smokey, well maintained effect.
6. To do the bottom part of the eyeshadow, take out your thin brushed eyeshadow brush again and dab it in your black eyeshadow. (Tap it on the rim to get rid of excess eyeshadow that could fall off the brush and leave unattractive black spots of eyeshadow under your eyes or on your cheeks!)
* With one easy motion, start by putting the brush under your bottom lashes and sweeping it from side to side in a straight motion to create the point under the eye on both sides.
7. Touch up by making sure no excess eyeshadow fell onto unwanted places on your face and adding a little more concealer to seal the deal. and you're done!
Tips
* You should have some Q-Tips at hand, in case you mess up, because if you use your finger, it will probably smear.
* Find the right size brush to use. It shouldn't be too big or too small.
Warnings
* If you wear contacts, it's best to check if the makeup you put on has been contact lens approved.
GOOD LUCK!!!!How do you apply eyeshadow around your eyes?
First of all use some foundation powder over your eye lids- this stops the eyeshadow going all funny if you wear it all day/night.
Secondly, I actually use my little finger to apply the eyeshadow rather than a brush- it stops little flecks of eyeshadow going on your cheeks or nose. You can guide it really well too. Ensure that the shadow is applied slightly darker at the corner of your eyes, and don't go out of the eye socket- as in up to the eyebrow- it looks a bit silly (unless you're gothing up in which case its fun!)
You have to be careful what color you are using if your are attempting to use it on your bottom lids. If you go to target, they have a variety of brushes that are designed to help assist in applying eyeshadow. Since you are new to wearing eyeshadow, I recommend you first try wearing a light, neutral color such as taupe, instead of experimenting with heavy or bright colors like black and blue.
Put a light color under your brow (it's called a highlighter). I use a shiney off white color. Then put a little darker color on the lid, then put a darker color in the crease of your eye. They have some color pallets that you can follow in some brands of make up. I think Loreal has one, whereby they take the guessing work out.
A good video on how-to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--cr8cemV鈥?/a>
do a MEDIUM color on the soft part on top of your eyeball then right beneath the bone do a DARK color and then on the top do sparkiling WHITE. i do tan for the medium, then i do dark brown for the middle, then the sparkling white for top. : )
do you really need eyeshadow? I dont use it at all - I use an eyeliner to emphasize the shape and leave the shadow alone. Take a good look at the shape of your eye, and figure out if it's what you need. Sometimes less is more. And prettier.
check the links below for beauty tips to:-- * Eyeshadow - Makeup Tips
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-42eT_e8_b鈥?/a>
you take an eyeshadow applicator and you dip it in your eyeshadow of choice, and smear it on your eyes!
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