How to Apply Bright Popping Eyeshadow

At any time of year, bright popping eye shadow is a great way to bring color and personality to the eyes. Bright colors can be used subtly or boldly, depending on the individual. It is always important to remember that when bright colors are used around the eye, the rest of the makeup should be more neutral to avoid looking over done. When choosing brightly colored eye shadow, look for matte shadows, since shimmery ones can be a bit too showy for many people. For those who really like adding a bit of shimmer to the eye, use a nude shadow or highlighting powder that has a slight shimmer to it with the matte bright eye shadow. No matter how skilled you are at applying makeup, these steps can make it easy to apply bright popping eye shadow.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Eye-shadow primer
• Bright eye-shadow palette such as deep blues, purple, turquoise or green
• Medium eye-shadow brush
• Eyeliner brush
• Eyelash curler
• Mascara

1. 
   Eye-shadow primer

   Use an eye-shadow primer to help with application and to avoid any creases in your eye makeup. Primer also enhances the look of the shadow, whether it is done boldly or more subtly.

2. 
   Eye-shadow palatte

   Apply a soft layer eye-shadow color over the entire lid using a medium eye-shadow brush. For a more subtle look, apply only to the crease. For a bolder look, extend the shadow all the way to the brow bone. To create an intense look, apply an additional layer until the desired effect is achieved. You also can use complementary colors to blend together. Use a base color on the eyelid, and then an accent color in the eyelid crease. Blend to create a seamless look.

3. 
   Liquid eyeliner

   Line the top and bottom lash lines with the same bright, popping eye shadow using an eyeliner brush. When applying shadow to the lower lashes, smudge the line with either a finger or a brush. For a bolder look, use liquid black eyeliner to line both the top and bottom lashes.

4. 
   Eyelash curler

   Curl the eyelashes with an eyelash curler. For a more exaggerated curl, either use a heated eyelash curler or warm up a traditional curler with the hot air from a hair dryer. Curl the eyelashes from the base of the lash, crimping as you move up on the lashes.

5. 
   Mascara

   Apply at least two or three coats of mascara to the lashes. When using bold, bright popping eye shadow, the lashes must be thick and dark, so they are not invincible against the shadow.

Tips & Warnings

• Stay neutral with lips and blush when using bright eye shadow. Use an eye-shadow primer for smoother application.

References

• Eyeshadow Makeup Tips
• MAC Cosmetics
• Sephora Eyeshadows