How to Apply Eyeshadow Like the Stars

Makeup artist use eyeshadow to enhance the eyes, cover flaws, give definition and shape. Eyeshadow can create eyes that are bright and dramatic. Eye colors come with a two or three-color palette. Choosing a color to compliment your look, depends on your eye color. Apply eyeshadow like the stars by developing techniques with practice and over time.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

The Basics

1. Prime the lid with concealer or a light touch of foundation before applying shadow. This evens the skin tone and helps the shadow stay on the lid.

2. Apply a neutral or medium shade from your color palette. Start across the lid from the lash line to the crease and up to the arch of the eyebrow.

3. Use a blending brush to apply a deep color into the crease of the lid from the corners to the outer eye. Blend the color to look natural. To widen and enhance the eyes, apply the color across the lash lines.

4. Put on the lightest color (highlighter) under the brow bone, the area underneath the eyebrows. Sweep the highlighter from the middle of the eye to the outer corner.

5. Take a large brush and blend the colors together. Blending gives a natural look.

Dramatic Eyes

6. Begin by darkening your eyebrows. Use a color that is a little darker than your natural color and fill in to even out the area.

7. Apply eyeliner to the inner eye both upper and lower. Trace dark eyeshadow over the lined area. Use a small brush and apply shadow to the crease of the eye starting at the inner corner and extending to the outer corner.

8. Move from the inner corner, extend the shadow towards the nose and down under the lower lashes. Add false lashes for a glamorous look.

9. Use a small brush to apply eyelash glue for rhinestones or sequins to the eye. Apply to the outer eye, on the lids or in a pattern.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a small amount of shadow over the lined eye area.