How to Apply Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow, contrary to popular belief, can be tricky to apply to last. With the right techniques and tools, eyeshadow can be applied at 7 in the morning and last until 7 in the evening, or even longer.

Eyeshadow

• Prime your eyelids. Use eyeshadow primer, or a dab of liquid foundation or concealer. This step will help keep your eyeshadow vibrant on your eyelids, not dull on your cheeks as the day goes on. Apply your primer with either a makeup sponge or clean fingers. Blend it from your lash line into your brow bone.
  

  

  Prime your eyelids

• Add a neutral color first, such as peach, beige or light brown. Apply only to lid.


• Apply a slightly darker color to the crease. Keep it on your crease, and don't extend it upward. For a more bold look, use bolder colors. Make sure the colors go well with your eye color.

• Apply your other eye makeup. Take care not to get mascara or eyeliner on your eyeshadow. If this does happen, a dry cotton swab placed on the spot and gently twisted should remove the makeup with minimal eyeshadow smudging.

Apply your other eye makeup

•  Prime your eyelids as previously mentioned.


• Rub your fingertip or a makeup sponge in the cream shadow. Gently dab the cream onto your eyelid, and blend it evenly. Avoid having deposits of color all over your lid by using the pad of your ring finger to gently dispense the color evenly.

Rub your fingertip

• Dust translucent powder or matching eyeshadow color on top. This sets the cream to prevent it from sliding off your eyelids. Using a larger, looser brush than a regular eyeshadow brush will prevent color 'deposits' by evenly dusting the powder across the lids.

Dust translucent powder or matching eyeshadow color on top

•  Apply your other makeup. Continue to avoid getting mascara or eyeliner dots on the eyeshadow. Use a cotton swab to remove any marks, and be sure to re-blend the color to avoid holes in color coverage.