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Applying eyeshadow the correct way can be a little tricky–that’s why many women avoid wearing it all together. If this sounds like you, have no fear. Your days of shying away from eyeshadow are over. Gather up your favorite eyeshadow palettes and Pinterest inspiration and get ready to conquer that shadow like a beauty queen.
All you need are a few simple eyeshadow hacks to help you achieve the flawless eye makeup of your dreams. Before you know it, you’ll be applying makeup like a pro!
Four eyeshadow tricks for flawless eye makeup:
1. Use Beige To Make Shadow Pop
To make bright, vibrant eyeshadow colors really stand out and pop on your eyelids, use a beige color shadow as a base. Priming your eyelids with a light beige shadow (after applying your actual eyeshadow primer, of course) will give other pigments a solid foundation to sit on. If you’ve ever been frustrated with how pigmented your eyeshadow is in the container but disappointed as soon as you apply it to your eyes, this eyeshadow hack will solve all of your troubles.
Urban Decayeyeshadow Primer Potion ($20)
2. Apply Shadow Colors In the Correct Order
Yes, there is a right and a wrong order to applying eye makeup. You should never start with a darker shadow, unless you may experience a lot of difficulty in blending the pigments together. Start by applying a light color to your entire lid, such as a beige shadow. Then, blend a medium shade into the center of your eyelid and work it outwards. Following the medium shadow, apply the darkest color of eyeshadow that you plan on wearing to your outer corner and crease. Finish out the look with a light transitional color blended from your crease, up.
Tarte Highlighting Eyeshadow Palette Vol. III Rainforest Of The Sea™ Collection ($36)
3. Use Eyeshadow As Liner For A Soft Look
You don’t have to rock a full smokey eye to wear eyeshadow. There are many different ways you can wear shadows. For a soft, smudged liner look, use eyeshadow instead of eyeliner. This is potentially the easiest eyeshadow look you can master. Taking a thin liner brush covered in pigment, swipe a thin line of the eyeshadow across your upper lash line. You can use black or brown eyeshadow for a natural liner look or a brighter pigment for a subtle pop of color.
Bobbi Brownultra Fine Eye Liner Brush ($29)
4. Use An Hourglass Brush
Eyeshadow brushes come in so many different shapes and sizes that the selection can be a bit overwhelming for an untrained eye. Your best bet is to use an hourglass eyeshadow brush to apply all of your shadows if you don’t know how to use the varying brush styles. An hourglass eyeshadow brush will allow you to blend colors for a more natural eyeshadow look.
