Hello again,
Today I will be sharing the basic's of blending and applying eye shadow. What colors, brushes, application, etc. I've been getting a lot of questions on how I get my eye shadow to look the way it does. Keep in mind, I am NOT a professional. I've taught myself these tricks after years of playing with makeup.
First things first, What shadows to pick?
Today we are going with a neutral, matte eye look (Newbie translation: Browns with no shimmer or glitter)
Basically, a Light, Medium, and Dark shadow. I chose Urban Decay's Naked Basics palette. This palette consists of 6 eye shadows. Don't get scared! I'm only using 3 of them for this look. I did however, add one extra shade that isn't necessary but is good to know for days you have more time or are feeling extra fancy.
Next, What brushes to use?
The first thing I want you to know about make up brushes is that you DO NOT have to spend a fortune to get the look you are going for. My brush collection consists of $1 brushes and (gulp) $20+ brushes. I chose high end (Sigma) and drug store brand (Eco Tools and Target) brushes to show you. Basically, a flat brush, a rounded or angled brush, and a fluffy brush.
High End Brushes
The flat brush is called an E55- Eye Shading.
The angled brush is called an E70- Medium Angled Shading.
The fluffy brush is called an E40- Tapered Blending.
These brushes came in a set, you can find it here...
Sigma Basic Eyes Kit
Drug Store Brushes
The bamboo handles come in a set by Eco Tools, I found these at Walgreens for about $6. Great deal, considering you are getting 4 brushes.
These will serve as our flat and rounded brush.
The black brush is from Target, I think it was $3. It doesn't have a brand printed on the brush. It's simply labeled "Crease".
This will serve as our fluffy brush.
Now that our "tools" are ready to go. Let's get to the application process. Don't forget to prime your eye lids! I used elf shadow primer (also $1 at Target)
Step 1:
Using your flat brush and your light eye shadow, apply it all over your lid. To apply the color to your lid start at your inner lid (closest to your tear duct) and gently sweep the color to the outer corner. Continue up to the brow bone. You want to make sure you have an even application of color.
Step 2:
Using your angled or rounded brush and your medium shadow, apply it just above your crease but not up to your brow bone (the arch of our eye brow). To apply the color, start from the outer corner and sweep the color into the center of your eye, using windshield wiper motions (back and forth). You don't want to bring the color all the way in to your tear duct area because that will make the area look dark, we want that area to stay light. Continue building the color up using the same technique until you get the desired darkness. Remember, we are going to add a dark shadow which will darken our look.
Step 3:
Using the same brush and your dark shadow, apply the shadow to your crease (the area you don't see of your eye lid when you look straight ahead) from the outer corner bringing it in slightly. Instead of using a sweeping motion, dab the shadow into place. I find this is the easiest way to use dark shadows. Otherwise, you can get a dragging and uneven look which is just harder to blend.
Step 4:
Using your fluffy brush, no shadow needed. Start blending out the look. Using windshield wiper and small circular motions until you get a soft look. When I am applying my eye shadow this step takes me the longest, Don't get discouraged! Keep blending until it looks the way you like it.
Step 5: Totally optional
This is when you'll need to bring in another shadow, a shimmery white shade. Using this shade and a flat brush we will highlight our inner corner (tear duct) and brow bone (arch of eye brow).
And just like that, you're done!
Remember: Practice is KEY! If you didn't get it the first time, you will. Just keep on trying!
I hope you found this helpful. If you'd like more Back to The Basics tutorials, please let me know.
Until next time...
XOXO,
Adela
*DISCLAIMER: ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY.
Today I will be sharing the basic's of blending and applying eye shadow. What colors, brushes, application, etc. I've been getting a lot of questions on how I get my eye shadow to look the way it does. Keep in mind, I am NOT a professional. I've taught myself these tricks after years of playing with makeup.
First things first, What shadows to pick?
Today we are going with a neutral, matte eye look (Newbie translation: Browns with no shimmer or glitter)
Basically, a Light, Medium, and Dark shadow. I chose Urban Decay's Naked Basics palette. This palette consists of 6 eye shadows. Don't get scared! I'm only using 3 of them for this look. I did however, add one extra shade that isn't necessary but is good to know for days you have more time or are feeling extra fancy.
Next, What brushes to use?
The first thing I want you to know about make up brushes is that you DO NOT have to spend a fortune to get the look you are going for. My brush collection consists of $1 brushes and (gulp) $20+ brushes. I chose high end (Sigma) and drug store brand (Eco Tools and Target) brushes to show you. Basically, a flat brush, a rounded or angled brush, and a fluffy brush.
High End Brushes
The flat brush is called an E55- Eye Shading.
The angled brush is called an E70- Medium Angled Shading.
The fluffy brush is called an E40- Tapered Blending.
These brushes came in a set, you can find it here...
Sigma Basic Eyes Kit
Drug Store Brushes
The bamboo handles come in a set by Eco Tools, I found these at Walgreens for about $6. Great deal, considering you are getting 4 brushes.
These will serve as our flat and rounded brush.
The black brush is from Target, I think it was $3. It doesn't have a brand printed on the brush. It's simply labeled "Crease".
This will serve as our fluffy brush.
Now that our "tools" are ready to go. Let's get to the application process. Don't forget to prime your eye lids! I used elf shadow primer (also $1 at Target)
Step 1:
Using your flat brush and your light eye shadow, apply it all over your lid. To apply the color to your lid start at your inner lid (closest to your tear duct) and gently sweep the color to the outer corner. Continue up to the brow bone. You want to make sure you have an even application of color.
Step 2:
Using your angled or rounded brush and your medium shadow, apply it just above your crease but not up to your brow bone (the arch of our eye brow). To apply the color, start from the outer corner and sweep the color into the center of your eye, using windshield wiper motions (back and forth). You don't want to bring the color all the way in to your tear duct area because that will make the area look dark, we want that area to stay light. Continue building the color up using the same technique until you get the desired darkness. Remember, we are going to add a dark shadow which will darken our look.
Step 3:
Using the same brush and your dark shadow, apply the shadow to your crease (the area you don't see of your eye lid when you look straight ahead) from the outer corner bringing it in slightly. Instead of using a sweeping motion, dab the shadow into place. I find this is the easiest way to use dark shadows. Otherwise, you can get a dragging and uneven look which is just harder to blend.
Step 4:
Using your fluffy brush, no shadow needed. Start blending out the look. Using windshield wiper and small circular motions until you get a soft look. When I am applying my eye shadow this step takes me the longest, Don't get discouraged! Keep blending until it looks the way you like it.
Step 5: Totally optional
This is when you'll need to bring in another shadow, a shimmery white shade. Using this shade and a flat brush we will highlight our inner corner (tear duct) and brow bone (arch of eye brow).
And just like that, you're done!
Remember: Practice is KEY! If you didn't get it the first time, you will. Just keep on trying!
I hope you found this helpful. If you'd like more Back to The Basics tutorials, please let me know.
Until next time...
XOXO,
Adela
*DISCLAIMER: ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY.
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