Applying Eye Shadow

Applying Eye shadow is the most important part of your eye make-up, because it can help to provide a different contour the eyes and add importance to them. Since eyes are the most important focal point of the face, the eye makeup techniques and choice of colors for eye shadow should go well with the shape and color of your eyes.

Eye shadow comes in various forms: loose powder, pressed powders, creams, sticks and even as liquids. Pressed powders are the easiest one to apply. They come in cream or powdered form. Pencils of different types are also available for shadowing. They can either be frozen or provide a matte finish. You will have to experiment with colors and textures before you find what best suits you and which eyeshade you apply.

What are the Applications of applying Eye shadows?

The following are the steps to be followed in the application of eye shadow shades:

Using a fine, blunt-ended brush, softly apply the base color to the entire lid from the inside to the outside comer and from the base of the lashes to the eyelid crease

If the eyes need extra definition deeper shade is mixed into the crease line. This gives depth to the eyes and;

The brow bone is tinted with a light shade. This gives the eyes a wide and open look. The color is applied to the most important area and blended up towards the brow and down to' where the contour curves down, toward the eyelid creases

Before using them on the lids, always test the colors on the back of the hand to check the intensity. You can use even 3-4 colors as provided.

How to put on eye shadow?

Eye shadow's highlight eyes, making them look bigger and brighter. Use an eye shadow that suits and complements the color of your eyes. To create the new round eye, apply a soft, neutral brown across the eyelid and somewhat above the crease, creating a round shape. Apply the same color shadow beneath the bottom lashes. To create a dark eye without the hassle of using a black eye shadow you just have to take a black pencil and apply it inside the lower eye to create the new smoky look. Apply eye shadow exactly over the eyelid. Draw a thin line of eyeliner on your upper lid, very close to the lashes. Use a soft tipped eye pencil over the line for an appealing effect. Neutral shades like browns and beige's look natural while brighter shades like blue and green looks dramatic and artificial. On mature skin and puffy eyelids, avoid using frosted, iridescent, light colors and white eye shadows and opt for soft matte colors instead.

Applying dry eye shadow with a brush will assist you to coat your lids with beautiful sheer, all over color. To deepen the color of your eye shadow, use a sponge applicator. For a slightly more dramatic effect, apply your shadow wet with a brush; this will intensify and brighten the hues as well as increase shimmer.

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