2.Learn the lingo so you know which part of your eye is what.
I really like doing Urban Decay's Sin or Smog, just blended all over the lid and into the crease. Another good option is the Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone palette. There's a really nice duo-chromey shade that looks incredible really built up on the lid and blended out in the crease. The search for the best eye shadow is over; these long-lasting eye makeup winners from Stila, Urban Decay and other eye shadow brands made our readers swoon. SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Eyeshadow No. 12: Stila Eye Shadow Trio, $28 EDITORS' BEST OF. 11 Best Dry Shampoos for Revitalizing Your Mane. MAC eyeshadows are the best. By LittleBunny. It can be applied all over the lid, or as I like to do, in the crease with woodwinked on the lid. Coppering Right now, Coppering is my absolute favourite Mac eyeshadow. I couldnt find out the eyeshadows used but did learn she is a huge fan of a MAC eyeliner called Teddy which I intend to buy this weekend. I did buy a cream eyeshadow by Givenchy (available at Sephora.com) in the shade 'taupe' which is as close as my very untrained eye could come up with. The Best Makeup Colors for Brown Eyes: Purple Eyeshadow It looks bold in the pan, but this eye shadow can be easily blended into a less pigmented color, so you can choose the intensity you prefer.
3.Learn what all of your brushes are meant to do.
4.Choose the eyeshadow formula that works best for what you want.
Cream eyeshadows work best as a base color for powder eye shadow, or for solid, single-color coverage.
Loose eyeshadows are often where you find the most color pigment, but can be messy and tricky to work with.
Pressed eyeshadows are the most common type of shadow, because they blend easily without being too messy.
5.Don't skimp on primer.
6.If you're looking to make colors seriously ~stand out~, apply white liner before you apply eyeshadow.
7.Figure out which shades of your basic eyeshadow palette are meant for each part of your eye.
8.Duos, trios, quads and quintets all have shadows meant for specific purposes.
9.Use small patting and dabbing motions to apply your all-over shadow color.
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10.Practice blending using gentle motions with your blending brush.
11.After applying color to your crease, use windshield wiper motions to soften any harsh lines.
12.Don't be afraid to make a very defined shape first, then blend it so the edges fade away.
13.Or, use an eyeshadow pencil to draw a defined shape first, then gradually blend that out.
14.If you have hooded eyes, practice applying makeup with your eyes open instead of closed so your crease colors are actually visible.
15.The easiest way to both find your crease and control the color? When applying, tilt your head up and look down into the mirror.
16.If you have trouble drawing a neat 'outer v', try starting with a hashtag shape.
17.Makeup fallout is inevitable (especially with darker shadows), but there are definitely ways to fix it.
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18.Or, pick up a shadow and mascara shield to hold under your eye as you apply.
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19.Keep all your hard work in place with a spritz of setting spray.
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But don't feel bad if you don't master eyeshadow even after weeks of trial and error.