How Do I Put on M.A.C. Eye Shadow?

Applying M.A.C. eye shadow is relatively simple.

M.A.C Cosmetics was started in 1984 by two Canadians, Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, to meet the needs of professional makeup artists. The company name, M.A.C, is an acronym for "makeup art cosmetics." Today, the company has 150 shades of eye shadow. Putting on M.A.C eye shadow can be intimidating because there is so much to choose from, but once you narrow it down, you can apply M.A.C. eye shadow in no time and achieve a wide variety of looks for both daytime and evening.

Things You'll Need

• Makeup brushes

Instructions

1. Paint a layer of M.A.C. Prep & Prime primer on your entire eyelid with your finger or a brush. This product creates a smooth, satiny base so the eye shadow goes on evenly and stays on for a long period of time.

2. Apply a layer of a highlight shadow, which will be close to your skin tone, all over your eyelid area with a brush or your finger. Some good color choices: Brule, Naked Lunch, Shroom, Malt.

3. Apply a layer of a blending shade on the crease of your eye with a brush or your finger. This shade should be a couple of shades darker than your skin tone. Some good choices: Wedge, Cork, Omega.

4. Apply a layer of an accent shade close to your eyelid. This is best applied with a brush since it is closest to your eye and will provide a nice smokey accent or a V at the outer corner of the lid. Good choices: Espresso, Carbon, Concrete.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply a light coat of concealer to the eye area if you don't have the M.A.C. Eye Shadow Prep & Prime primer. It will create a nice smooth base.

References

• Modern Cosmetics: How Was MAC Cosmetics Started?
• MAC Cosmetics: Eye Shadow
• Creative Mac: How to Apply Eye Shadow
• Makeup Geek: Organizing Your M.A.C Eye Shadows