How to Apply Eyelid Makeup

Eye shadow can add definition to the eyes and subtly enhance their shape or exert a more dramatic impact, depending on your personal taste and your choice of colors. Applying eye shadow can achieve exactly the look you want.

Things You'll Need

• Eye shadow brushes
• Eye shadow in light, medium and dark
• Translucent face powder

Instructions

1. Apply foundation evenly to your entire face before you apply the eye shadow.

2. Dust a little translucent face powder under your eyes before. If any eye shadow falls, it won't stick and can be easily brushed away.

3. Use a large makeup brush to apply light-colored eye shadow to your entire eyelid.

4. Close your eyes. Use a smaller makeup brush to apply the medium shade from the crease of the eyelid to the eyelashes.

5. Open your eyes so you can see the crease in your eyelid. Use a smaller, angled brush to apply dark eye shadow in the crease. This will add depth to your eyes.

6. Brush the large makeup brush over a piece of Kleenex to remove the eye shadow. Using the clean brush, lightly blend the edges of the colors so they don't look like three distinct colors.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have deep-set eyes, stick with lighter shades that will bring your eyes out rather than make them appear deeper.

• If you have difficulty matching shades, buy eye shadow that has the three colors already coordinated.