Eyeshadow can definitely be intimidating. The options are endless and so much goes into deciding what works for us. I’ve always liked to have fun with color when it comes to eyeshadow; however I tend to go for neutrals on a day to day basis. So I would definitely recommend investing in a great neutral palette and adding fun pops of color to your collection as you become more adventurous. Once you’ve found that perfect palette, how do you apply it? Well I’m gonna share what I think are the most important steps to get a perfect eyeshadow application. So here we go!
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Prep your lid!
Having an even, smooth lid is one of the most important things to consider when applying eyeshadow. There are a few options in the market. You can go for the obvious option an eyeshadow primer. Eye primers usually come in neutral tones or they are colorless and give you the perfect base and the best color pay off and easiest application. I also like to use a concealer it allows you to skip the primer step all together since you probably will be wearing concealer anyway and then I set it with a translucent powder to enhance the wear and prevent creasing.
Know your eye shape
This can be tricky, but there’s a method. Do you have Close-set eyes? Hooded? Deep set? Once you figure out your eye shape all the color and dimension will come into place. When you figure out you eye shape it will let you see where color and shadow should go to compliment your features in the most flattering way.
Desypher your palette and choose quality highly pigmented products.
A traditional basic eyeshadow application consist of about four shades. When you look at your eyeshadow, look at your shade range. The lighter colors usually will be your base meaning it goes all over the lid. Then you have your mid tones these usually should be Matte and go in your crease and transition your light shades into your deep shades. Then you have your deep tones these are the darkest colors in your palettes these are the ones you can use to create a smokey eye or create dimension with your look or add a pop of color. So when you see a palette it doesn’t mean you have to use them all together, they are designed to give you options to create a variety of looks and have fun! The quality of your product is very important. You want to make sure you get the best color pay off with the least amount of effort and blend effortlessly.
Tools
I again emphasize quality when it comes to tools. The better your tools, the better your results with the least effort. Shop around and compare. I can tell you from experience, brushes can be expensive but its a long-term investment that is totally worth it. The better your brushes the longer you will have them. When doing eyeshadow, I like to make sure I have different sizes: a round fluffy brush for blending, a few flat brushes for application and in different sizes, the smaller brushes give you more definition, and the bigger flat brushes allow you to saturate the color where needed, and again those blending fluffy brushes are a must and you can't possibly have enough to achieve the most defused impeccable blend!
Love,
Cyndi 🖤
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