Things You'll Need:
- Light liquid or powder foundation
- Eyeshadow in a variety of colors
- Eyeshadow brushes
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Step 1
Apply a light liquid or powder foundation over the eyelids and below the lower lids. This acts as a base coat that will help colors stand out and look fresh all day long.
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Step 2
Apply a light color for a highlight just under your eyebrow. This can also extend to the side of your face slightly beyond your eyebrow to really light up your eyes. Shimmery colors work great and for this area, a light silver, white or pink is perfect.
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Step 3
Apply a medium tone with the eyeshadow brush across the lower part of your upper lid and lash line. Experiment with how many coats and how much to apply. The more you apply, the more dramatic the color will appear. Have some fun with this tone; it should be darker than the highlight below the eyebrow but not as dark as the color you use for the next step.
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Step 4
Use a thin eyeshadow brush to apply a dark color into the crease of your upper eyelid and around to the outer corner of your eye. This is a perfect opportunity to use an intense color like purple, black, turquoise or orange to express your personality and match your outfit.
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Step 5
Apply eyeshadow to the lower lash line if desired. You can apply the same color to the inner corner of your eye as you did to your upper lash line, or you can go for a more dramatic look for a night out and use black, white or the dark color used in the crease of your eyelid.
