Eyeshadows can play a crucial role in makeup. However, you need to know how to use it correctly to lift and define your eyes. You need to trace the correct shape, add crease color, highlight the inner corner of the eye and blend well. Check out the step-by-step instructions in this article to level up your eyeshadow game from beginner to pro. Keep scrolling for the step-by-step eye makeup guide!
Eyeshadow can add a lot of depth and dimension to your eyes. The key to applying eyeshadow correctly is mixing the colors well. Once you understand the basics, you can experiment with any look you like – be it smokey eyes, cut crease or glitter halo! Scroll down for a step-by-step guide to sharp eye makeup.
What you need
Eyeshadow primer
A nude eyeshadow
Medium brown eyeshadow
Burgundy eyeshadow
Fluffy eyeshadow brush for blending
Brown cabbage liner
False eyelashes
mascara
To start with a fresh and clean base, you first need to apply an eyeshadow primer to your lids. Prepping your lids is a must if you want your eye makeup to stay in place and last throughout the day.
Pro tip: If you don’t have an eyeshadow primer, apply concealer. Top it off with some translucent powder to create your own makeshift eye makeup primer.
Using a fluffy eyeshadow brush, apply a nude eyeshadow that matches your skin tone and blend thoroughly. Tap off some of the excess product before applying to the eye. This step will help maximize the longevity and intensity of the colors you use in almost any look.
Using a fluffy blending brush, apply a medium brown eyeshadow to the crease. Apply a little color to the lower lash line and blend the pigment well, especially towards the outer corners.
Pro tip: To line your eyes in the crease, always use a darker eyeshadow.
Apply a dark burgundy eyeshadow, concentrating the color only on the outer corners of the eyes. Apply gently beyond the crease for a smoky effect. Use the same color on the lower lash line too. A fluffy brush is best for fumigating the color while blending the shadow nicely.
Apply the nude eyeshadow you used in step two to your lids. Also, use the nude eyeshadow to blend out the edges of the burgundy eyeshadow to create a softer effect.
Pro Tip: Using a nude eyeshadow is the easiest way to make your eyeshadow look super blended and clean.
Apply brown eyeliner to your waterline. Make sure you smudge it properly to get the gorgeous smoke effect.
For a more glamorous effect, you can add a pair of artificial accessories. Apply a thick coat of mascara to your lower lashes to even out the top and bottom.
Now get out your other cosmetics to complete the rest of your makeup! Do your foundation, add some bronzer, highlighter and nude lip color to complete the look.
And this is how you make eyeshadow yourself. Breathtaking, right? This simple eyeshadow application technique is suitable for all types of looks – a fun and daring look, a party glitter eyeshadow look or a muted everyday look. The only difference in applying light and dark eyeshadow depends on eye shape, crease, and whether you have low or high eyebrows. It also depends on your skin tone and the color of your eyes.
If you have droopy eyelids (the eyelids are covered when you open your eyes), you may need to create the illusion of a larger eyelid with a higher crease. Here is a video on how to apply eyeshadow when you have droopy eyelids. Just look!
The best way to apply eyeshadow to droopy eyelids is the famous “cut crease” technique. It helps create the illusion of a higher crease and a larger eyelid area. Watch this video to learn how to apply eyeshadow. It features a fun glitter eyeshadow look with pro tips for creating a cut crease.
No matter what eye shape you have, the right eyeshadow plays an important role in achieving the look you want. Scroll down to learn how to choose the right eyeshadow.
Choosing the right eyeshadow can be confusing, especially when different textures and shades such as powder, cream, liquid, putty, jelly and pastel are available in the market. Before you buy any of these on a whim, ask yourself the following questions:
Is your eyelid oily? If so, it’s best to avoid cream and jelly eyeshadows.
Do you have sensitive skin around your eyes? If your eyes tend to itch, turn red, or water easily, avoid applying chunky glitter and neon eyeshadows.
Do you have some basic notes? It’s a good idea to start with a few basic notes. Black, brown, burgundy, a base tone (matte pink and yellow, camel colors) and a highlighter color (gold, champagne and pearl) can help achieve different looks such as smokey eyes, cut creases and party pop.
Do pastels look chalky? Whether you like it or not, pastels don’t suit all skin tones. They may look chalky and the color may not be visible at all. The trick is to switch from mid-range pastel eyeshadows to high-end pastel eyeshadows. You consult a makeup consultant to find the pastel shades that best suit your skin tone.
Cool or warm tones – which looks better? What is your undertone – cool, warm or neutral? If you have warm undertones, choose warm eyeshadows with yellow, orange, warm pink, green and brown tones. For a cool undertone, eyeshadows with blue undertones are ideal. Eyeshadows with neutral undertones can be worn by everyone.
What is the occasion? For parties, choose glitter, shimmer or bold/neon colors. For work or school, pastels and muted neutrals look better.
To define the wrinkle area, use a pencil brush and blend it with a fluffy brush.
You can use cream eyeshadow as a base for powder eyeshadow.
Apply eyeliner to your eyelids to create a base for green, blue, and gold eyeshadows to stand out even more.
Wet your eyeshadow brush with a setting spray when working with metallic eyeshadow.
Apply glitter eyeshadow with your fingers for a better result.
If you’re having trouble drawing the “V” in the outer corner of your eye, draw a “#” instead with an eye pencil and blend immediately to avoid sharp edges.
To avoid eyeshadow falling out, powder the area under your eyes with a transparent or translucent powder before starting eye makeup. Once you’re done, simply sweep the powder away.
You can also conceal your eye area after eye makeup.
Use clean brushes to blend two colors to achieve the best transition effect.
It is always good to finish the eye makeup first and then move on to the base makeup. This allows you to quickly remove any leftover eyeshadow under or around your eyes without damaging your base makeup.
Learning how to apply eyeshadow correctly can help define your eyes and highlight your look. It can add a lot of depth to your eyes, and the magic lies in getting the basics right. In the infographic below, we’ve listed the steps to apply your eyeshadow like a pro. Just look.
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