How to Apply Eye Shadow

Member

By jenrenee
User-Submitted Article

Article Rating: (10 Ratings)

Apply Eye Shadow

Applying eye shadow is something that many people do every day, some better than others though. Here you will find the tips you need to apply your eye shadow correctly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

eyeshadow
applicator
foundation or powder
mirror

Step 1

First, you will want to make sure that you have an eye shadow that compliments your skin and eye color. You will want a eye shadow set that has at least 3 shades from the same color family- A light, medium, and darker shade.
Step 2

You will want to apply a thin layer of foundation or powder to your eyelid. This will help to prevent your eye shadow from melting.
Step 3

Next, you will apply your lightest shade of shadow to your entire eyelid. From your lash line to your eyebrow.
Step 4

Then you take your medium shade and apply it to your eyelid, from your lash line to just above the crease.
Step 5

Next, you can take a darker shade and apply it to the crease. A round tip brush works very nicely for this. Just go back and forth along the crease. Making sure to blend well.
Step 6

If you want, you can also take your darkest color and apply to your lash lines, like an eyeliner.