How to apply Eyeshadow

There are two basic ways to apply eye shadow in shape shading, “rounded” and “winged”. Now you want to determine what is the best shading shape in your case. You can try applying one shading shape (rounded) to one eye and the other shading shape (winged) to the other eye (this would save you time). Then go look in the mirror and see which one looks best on you.

Run eye shadow brush over light color Start with two colors: a neutral color and a darker shade. Run your brush over the light, neutral shade and tap off any excess shadow. Tip: You can use your index finger to apply color if you don’t have a brush

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Apply the color across the entire lid from the lash line to just above the crease, sweeping upward toward the brow (without going as high as the brow).

Run brush over darker color, tapping to remove excess.Sweep your brush over the darker eye shadow, and be sure to tap off any excess before applying.

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Apply dark shadow to crease To create contour, start by applying shadow at the outer corner of the eye just above the top lashes. Then sweep it along the eyelid where the brow bone hits the crease, moving the brush in a half-moon from the outer corner of the eye inward toward the center of the eyelid. (Don’t darken the innermost part of the eyelid.) Sweep the brush back and forth several times to blend. Tip: To intensify color, repeat with more shadow.

Repeat steps one through four on the other eye Follow the same steps for the other eye, remembering to tap off excess shadow each time you dip your brush.

Eye shadow for blue eyes
If your eyes are blue, then wearing blue eyeshadow in a shade that matches your eye color exactly would bring out the color in your eyes. That’s not the only color you can wear.
Besides a blue that matches your eyes exactly try these.

• Brown, violet,mauver would accentuate the color in medium blue eyes.
• Metallic eyeshadow like silver and gold will bring out the color in blue grey eyes.
• Grey and navy would make blue green eyes look stunning

Eye Shadow for Brown eyes

Brown eyes can take most warm colors. Browns, earth tones and moss green eyeshadow make brown eyes look even more stunning.

• Hazel eyes look wonderful with green eyeshadow, with a touch of charcoal black eyeshadow in the crease and pale pink highlights.
• Brown eyes look wonderful with brown eyeshadow, with green shades and peach or light pink highlights.
• Dark brown eyes look great with mauve eyeshadow, with a touch of navy and some light yellow highlights.