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How to Apply Eye Shadow
Sweep a touch of shadow over your lids to accent eyes. You can define them, add drama, and make them stand out in a few quick steps.
Application on Entire Lid
Steps:
- Prime the eyelids by dusting them with a small amount of loose powder.
- Select a light base shadow. Using a shadow brush, sweep it across your entire lid, from brow to lash line.
- Use a medium-toned shade to cover your lower lids.
- Contour the crease of your eyelid with a dark shade, using a smaller eye shadow brush. This color can also work as an eyeliner (see the next section for instructions).
- Blend shadow by stroking the lid gently with an eye shadow brush. Don't use your finger'you could wipe off the shadow entirely.
- Use a cosmetic puff and a little pressed powder to tone down heavy shadow. Shake any excess powder off the puff, then press it gently on your lid.
Eye Shadow to Line the Eyes
Steps:
- Choose a medium or dark shadow color to line your eyes.
- Use a small, flat, angled brush for the application.
- Stroke the brush over the eye shadow.
- Start at the inside edge of your upper lid. Angle the brush so that the longest tip follows the shorter end as the brush moves across your lash line. Bring the brush to the outer corner of the eye.
- Create a more dramatic line by wetting the brush before stroking it through the shadow. Mist a small amount of water onto the brush, or dab it into a few drops of water and proceed with the line. The shadow may feel wet as you draw your line, but it will dry quickly.
Overall Warnings:
Don't share eye makeup or tools'you can unknowingly transfer eye infections such as pinkeye (conjunctivitis).
If you get shadow in your eyes, flush them gently with tepid water.
Bring out your hazel eyes with expertly coordinated shadows, soft pencil liner and lengthening mascara.
Hazel shades enhance your eye color—pinks and blacks make it pop for a stunning, intensified hazel!
Toffee shades enhance your eye color— Blush and blacks make it pop for your boldest hazel yet!
Bring out your green eyes with a soft pencil liner and lengthening mascara.
Green shades enhance your eye color—plums make it pop for a beautiful, intensified green!
Jade shades enhance your eye color—violets make it pop for your boldest green yet
Eyeliner
Eyeliner shapes and defines your eyes. Choose the color that is right for your eye color. If you have light colored eyes, choose a brown, navy or charcoal. Brown and plum work well for brown eyes. The liner should also be a complement to your eye shadow color.
Shape and define your eyes with eyeliner after you've applied eye shadow and before applying mascara. Whether you choose a soft line or a dramatic stroke, eyeliner draws attention.
Steps:
- Choose an eyeliner appropriate for your eye color. Brown, navy and charcoal accent light eyes well, while brown and plum shades flatter brown eyes. Make sure your liner complements the color of your shadow.
- Consider the type of look you're after. Pencil eyeliner gives your eyes soft definition, while liquid versions offer precision and drama. You can also moisten dark eye shadow and apply it with a small, flat brush.
- Prepare a cake liner or a dark eye shadow by applying a small amount of water to your brush. Or, if you're using a pencil eyeliner, ensure that you've sharpened the pencil adequately.
- Move the wet brush gently through your cake liner or dark shadow. Hold the brush or pencil as you would hold a pen.
- Tilt your head back slightly and bring your eyes to a half-open state.