Eye shadows: the definitive guide to applying makeup, step by step
Do you resist eye shadows? Learn how to apply them in a simple way to achieve a natural and infallible finish. Step by step applies shadows, whether you are a beginner or not, to open your eyes and create eye makeup worthy of a red carpet.
With a natural, risky, lively or sophisticated finish, eye shadows have the power to change and deepen the look in a single gesture. However, its correct application is essential so that, over time, the shadows do not form folds or crack. One of the most common mistakes is not blending them correctly, and that is that the application technique is essential when looking for a spectacular result worthy of a makeup artist. What will you need? A dose of patience and the right makeup brushes.
HOW TO APPLY EYESHADOW WITH 4 MAKEUP BRUSHES?
To apply eye shadows you must know what tools exist and how to use them. Are 10 makeup brushes really necessary to create makeup? Not. For this reason, we have selected the four brushes that you need to include in your cosmetic bag to make your work easier and achieve a sublime result. First of all, you will need a multitasking brush, that is, a brush that allows you to cover the entire eyelid with a specific pigment and at the same time, you can blend any colour transition. Then a smaller tapered brush will help to concentrate the shadow in the eye socket and blend to create more definition.
Third, a small, flat makeup brush is essential for shading and blending any eyeliner. A brush for small details. Lastly, a stiff angled liner brush is ideal as a precision tool. It can be used to define and emphasise the lash line. You can even use them to fill in your brows with a matte shadow.
STEP BY STEP TO MAKE UP YOUR EYES IN A NATURAL WAY
Prepare the eyelid with a primer. In addition to unifying the tone of the eyelid, the eye primer or primer will help us enhance the intensity of the pigment and make the eye shadows look intact for longer. Remember that the eye primer does not replace the eye contour, but is a complement to increase durability and perfect makeup.
It’s time for eye shadows! If you are a beginner and you are starting in the world of makeup, the ideal is to opt for a shadow palette since it is an easy (and cheaper) way to find the ones that you are going to need, in a single product, to create a makeup look. First, apply a light shade of champagne or vanilla all over the lower lid.
Next, concentrate on a darker eyeshadow, like chocolate brown, on the bone of the eyelid, right where the crease forms when we open our eyes, and on the outer corner of the eye to enlarge the eyes. Lastly, blur, blur and blur. To put the finishing touch on your makeup, you can apply a clear shadow with a metallic finish to the tear duct to illuminate it
Eyeliner to give depth to the look. If you want to add drama to your makeup, start by drawing a pencil liner following the lash line from the middle of the eye to the outer part. For a more natural finish, you can use brown eyeliner. If, on the other hand, you want a more marked look, opt for the colour black. With a small brush, blend the eyeliner in small circles so that it blends in with the rest of the makeup. Finally, and optionally, you can apply eyeliner over the pencil outline.
Masks everywhere. No makeup look would be complete without some killer lashes. Apply mascara to lengthen and boost volume. Its application is recommended in ascending zig-zag movements to open the look. Don’t forget about the eyebrows. They frame the face and are a fundamental part that provides personality. Eyebrows have become a makeup must