How to Apply Eye Shadow Like a Model
Models make their eyes pop with techniques they pick up from makeup artists. With practice, these tricks take about 5 minutes to pull off, and they are versions of everyday methods. With a few tweaks to your normal routine, your eyes can pop just like the professionals'. A few tools and products are necessary to attain the look, and the steps require repetition and patience to master. Application will become second nature after four or five attempts. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Eyeshadow brush
- Eyeshadow applicator
- Light eyeshadow (cream or white)
- Medium brown eyeshadow
- Dark brown eyeshadow
- Pencil sharpener
- Black or brown eyeliner
- Eyelash curler
- Black mascara
Instructions
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With the eyeshadow brush, cover the area from the lash line to the eyebrow with the cream or white eyeshadow. Use white for lighter skin and cream for darker skin.
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Use the eyeshadow brush to cover the eyelid with the medium-brown shade. Do not go beyond the eyelid crease.
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Sharpen the eyeliner pencil. Use a brown pencil for lighter toned skin and a black pencil for darker skin.
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Trace the top lashes and make a very thin line. Under the bottom lashes, draw another thin line from the pupil to the outside corner of the eye.
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Use the dark brown eyeshadow and eyeshadow applicator to trace the color along the base of the eyelashes (top and bottom) and in the crease of the eyelid.
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Curl your eyelashes with the tool and apply mascara. Watch for mascara clumps.
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Tips & Warnings
Hold the eyelash curler on your lashes for 5 seconds to maximize curl. For a smooth look, use the eyeshadow applicator to connect the top and bottom eyeliner line at the corners of the eyes.
Do not put the eyelash curler too close the base of the eyelashes.
