How to Apply Eye Shadow
How to Apply Eyeshadow Like a Pro
What’s more exciting than purchasing a new eyeshadow palette full of various shimmering shades? Finally getting the chance to wear your new makeup, of course! But for some, the thought of doing a full eyeshadow look can seem intimidating, especially if you’re not exactly sure what you’re doing. And learning from pro beauty bloggers isn’t always so easy when you’re just getting started. Don’t despair! Your gals at Moody Sisters have got all of the tips and tricks to have you feeling like an expert in no time. Keep reading to learn more!
Step 1: Select Your Brushes
The first step to applying eyeshadow like a seasoned makeup artist is choosing the right tools. Just like any job, you want to be sure you’re equipped with everything you need to get it done right the first time.
You’ll want to make sure you have a tight or dense bristled brush - we recommend the multi-task brush to apply your shadow with and a fluffy large eye shadow brush to blend out the color for the most natural look.
Unlike most brushes you’d find at your average beauty counter, the Moody Sisters Makeup Brushes are vegan, cruelty-free, contain no dyes or fragrances, and are hypoallergenic. The eyeshadow and blending brush work hand-in-hand to deliver beautiful and precise application, whether you’re attempting a smoldering smokey eye, or an angelic pastel pink look.
Step 2 (optional): Prep Your Eyes with Primer
If you have oily eye lids then you’ll want to add in an eye primer.
Resistant to heat and moisture, eyeshadow primer can come in handy when you anticipate a long day without a touchup. A primer will help ensure your eyeshadow look lasts, without melting or creasing. Individuals with oily skin can especially benefit from a primer, as it will prevent oil buildup from ruining your makeup. A little goes a long way with primer, so don’t dispense more than a pea sized amount of the product. Blend it into your eyelids until well absorbed, like you would a lotion or face cream.
Step 3: Choose a Base Eyeshadow
Once you’ve chosen your brushes and prepped your precious lids, it’s time for the most exciting part! You can choose an eyeshadow depending on your eye color, outfit of the day, or whatever unique look you wish to achieve.
For popular everyday makeup routines and looks, it’s most common to opt for something neutral as your base shadow. If enhancing your eye color is your objective, the following hues make the perfect pairings:
● Blue Eyes - Blue eyed beauties can compliment their captivating eyes with warm, earthy shadows. Shades of brown, orange, and even gray look lovely paired with blue eyes. For an extra bit of flair, add some shimmer with bronze or gold tones.
● Green Eyes - If you’re a green eyed gal, consider yourself lucky. Green is one of the most rare and coveted eye colors. Make your green eyes glitter even brighter with hues of lilac, violet, or plum. For a lighter look, opt for a soft pink or peach color.
● Brown Eyes - Brown eyes look beautiful no matter what color you’re wearing! But you can amplify their allure with golds, greens, and bold shades of blue.
● Hazel Eyes - Hazel eyes offer the best of both green and brown eyes. That means those with hazel eyes can pull off complimenting colors of either eye color.
● Gray Eyes - Gray eyes have an unusual attractiveness. This eye color is best enhanced with eyeshadow like gunmetal gray, silver, and cool blues.
Read more about choosing the perfect shades for your eye color here.
Where should you apply your base shadow?
Your base eyeshadow should cover your eyelid, and can even extend into your crease for a more dramatic effect. Apply your eye shadow shade with the flat side of the multi task brush. Dab the color onto your lid. Blend the edges with a large fluffy eye shadow brush.
Base shadow is buildable, so apply as much or as little as you’d like to achieve the desired effect.
Step 4: Add Some Definition to Your Crease
This step is crucial for those with hooded lids. If you have deep set eyes you may opt to skip this step. Defining your crease with a brown eyeshadow will add depth and dimension to your eyes. Use the flat side of the multi task brush to apply the color in your crease and then follow with our large shadow brush to gently blend and soften the color.
Step 5: Blend It Out
Once you’ve perfected your eyeshadow look, tap any excess off of your large shadow brush, and let’s get blending! We can’t stress enough how important it is to blend out your eyeshadow to diffuse the colors. Blending will also get rid of any leftover shadow that’s landed around your eyes. After you’ve blended, you can use a cotton swab or tissue to fix any flaws.
Step 6: Finish With Some Highlight
The last touch to any finished face of makeup should be a touch of highlight. Crystal and Skywalker are two of our most heavenly shades for highlighting. With the flat side of your multi-task brush dab a light color under your eyebrow, along the brow bone. This will make your eyebrows pop, and give your shadow that extra something special.
Become an eyeshadow expert with the help of Moody Sisters
If you’ve learned one thing from this article, we hope it’s that pulling off your own fabulous makeup looks isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Like anything else, sometimes you just have to fake it until you make it! With the right set of tools, and a few tips and tricks, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll be able to pass for a pro. Check out our website for everything you need to up your eyeshadow game, including makeup brushes, primers, natural eyeshadows, and more. We’ve made it our mission to deliver high-quality, natural products that are better than the brands you’d find at a cosmetics counter.
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