Applying Eye Shadow

Applying eye shadow may seem to be simple.  When done properly, the outcome defines your eyes with more intensity while still looking natural on you. Most of the common mistakes when applying eye shadow are that it tends to look crooked, producing mismatched eyes. Sometimes, blending the eye shadow in your lids is also a challenge as you can wind up making your shadow look too dark or too blotchy. Application errors can also make your eye shadow make up extend to the wrong upper reaches of your eyelids.

To prevent eye shadow application mistakes and make you look like you’re wearing makeup done by a pro, here are some helpful tips that are very useful for makeup amateurs and professionals alike:

1. Blend your colors.

We all know that blending colors is essential in getting the right effect when applying eye shadow, but most people do not really know how to blend their makeup.  You will need three different eye shadow colors. The base color is usually very light taupe, and then you will need highlighter to apply for the crease and finally the main color for the eyelid. In order to get these three colors to merge beautifully into each other like the colors of a rainbow, start with the lighter shade then go darker. Apply the base color first, followed by the lid color and then you can apply the highlighter. Try to be light-handed in your application and practice applying eye shadow first days before the main event.

2. Choose eye-popping colors for your makeup.

Matching the color of your eye shadow to your eye color can actually make your eyes pop out. If you have blue eyes, different shades of blue eye shadow can do wonders in making your natural eye color look brighter.  However, do not limit yourself to same shade makeup. Contrasting colors can just as easily make your eyes pop out beautifully as well, so try deep jeweled blue shadow on deep brown eyes and see the difference.

3. Be careful with highlighter application.

Applying eye shadow highlighter can make or break the effect of eye shadow application.  Be careful to blend only on the outside edge when you put dark eye shadow to the creases of your eyes. Getting the highlighter too close to your eyes can give a beady look.

4. Go for safe colors if unsure of what to choose.

Taupe and lavender colored eye shadows always look great on all eye colors. You can also experiment mixing shades if you think the colors your bought look too bold on your eyes.