Eye Shadow Application Tips

The eyes are the mirror of the soul, at least this is what many people believe. The truth is that the first thing we notice when you look at someone's face are the eyes. Knowing how to apply eye makeup in a way that enhances the color and shape of your eyes is a skill all girls should develop. This article will give you a few tips on how to apply the eye shadow for the best effect you can get.

The main point in applying eye shadow is to highlight the eyes. Dark shades add dimension while light ones can enlighten your look. In order to make the most out of your make up efforts, you have to learn what shades and colors suit your eyes best. Besides, you need to acquire the correct application technique and use the correct tools for a perfectly blended result that doesn't look artificial or funny. It's best to apply foundation on your eyelids before the eyeshadow, in order to make it look better and last longer. The best application brushes for eye shadow are flat and tilted. The application should always start with the light shades. The reason is simple: it's much easier to cover a light shade with a darker one than the opposite.

Eye shadow should rather match or emphasize the color of your eyes and not your outfits. When applying the make up, blend the colors very well, in order to create a continuity effect, otherwise the separation line between different shades will appear unnatural.

If your eyes are blue, you can try shades like violet, brown or gray. You can also try shades of green or blue, but they might not be the best, since there won't be too much contrast between your eye color and the eyelids. Brown eyes are very well emphasized by gold, plum or dark orange shades. If your eyes are black, it's best to go for lighter shades and avoid black or dark brown completely. Your skin color is also an important factor in choosing your eye shades. Fair skin doesn't go well with very dark colors, so if your complexion is light, avoid dark brown, crimson or plum. Such colors will look best on a darker skin. It's a good idea to choose three colors from the same palette when you want to create a stunning eyeshadow. Apply the lighter one first, then the others. Blend everything very well, until they look smooth and even.

If you have a quite large distance between your eyes, you can make it appear shorter by stressing the inner corners of the eyes. Be prepared to try more patterns before choosing the one that makes your eyes stand out in the best way. Take photos, if needed, and ask your friends for their opinion. Play with colors and contours, with shades or light and dark and with different blending techniques, until you find the perfect look that's going to make heads turn on the street. You'll know when you'll find this perfect look.