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How to Apply Eye Makeup

- Learn the Basics -

Before you start your basic how to apply eye makeup journey, remember to apply a good eye shadow primer. If you are unsure about eye shapes, read helpful tips here.

These are the basics of eye shadow application. You can either keep it light or build on it to make it more intense and dramatic. These pictures are of me wearing a great all seasons makeup look.

BRONZE BLUE EYE MAKEUP LOOK

Apply Eye Shadow

Use 3 coordinated colours. For ex, 1 light, 1 medium darker, 1 lightest. Any colour spectrum is fine, ie, browns, greys, greens. Pick a spectrum which compliments your eye colour.

Step 1 - Apply the medium eye shadow color in several thin layers all over the eyelid, crease and brow bone. Use a large eye shadow brush.

Step 2 - Apply the darker eye shadow color to the crease of your lid. Blend well. Use a smaller eye shadow brush for more precision.

Highlight Your Eyes

Step 3 - To highlight eyes, apply the lightest shade to your brow bone. Blend down towards the darker colour, getting rid of any hard lines. Use the large eye shadow brush.

In these pictures, I created a glitter grey/black/brown summer look which really showed off my tan.

DRAMATIC EYE MAKEUP (for summer)

Outline and Define Your Eyes

Step 4 - Outline the top and bottom of your lids (lash line) with an eyeliner pencil (choose a color matching your eye shadow colours. In this case dark brown. To soften the line, smudge the line lightly from the inner corners to the outer corners with a smudge brush. The above is also used as a base for the fashionable smoky eye look.

Apply Mascara

Step 5 - Apply a few coats of mascara to lashes. For a more natural look, use "brown" mascara.

That's it!

These are the basic steps of how to apply eye makeup. Whatever colours you choose, you can use the above technique for a "light" makeup look (by applying very little shadow) or for an "intense" look (by applying more eye shadow).

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Need a little more encouragement?

Why not watch some how to apply eye makeup video tutorials?