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Applying Eye Shadow Correctly
 Eye shadow is one of the most fundamental parts of putting on makeup.
It is relatively easy to apply eye shadow but there are certain steps
you can take to maximize the effect of your overall look.
- Pick a color of eye shadow that best compliment of your eyes. If
you are not sure what to get, follow the complementary colors rules.
Choose colors that are found at the opposite of the color wheel. For
example, if your eyes are blue, get an orange eye shadow. Not the
bright orange but that which is gold in shade. If your eyes are
green, go with a red or pink undertone. If your eyes are brown,
black, gray or hazel in color, white or silver eye shadows will do
the trick. Getting the color opposite the color of your eyes
actually makes them stand out. When you are purchasing eye shadow
pallets, choose one that has three colors in the same family,
preferably a light, a medium and a dark shade of the same color.
- Cover the entire eyelid with a concealer of cream-based
foundation. This will make it smooth and help you blend better. You
can apply it using a foam or sponge for a smoother finish. Massage
it carefully into the skin and let it set for a few seconds to
completely dry. This will allow for a smoother eye shadow
application and will also give it a base to stay longer.
- Get the lightest color of your eye shadow and sweep it across
your entire eyelid. Make sure that you apply evenly from your lash
line up to the bottom of your eyebrow, from your inner eyelid to its
outer creases. This will serve as your highlighter.
- Using your medium color, which will serve as your mid tone,
apply it from the middle of your eyes going to the outer corner of
your eyelids. You can use your makeup sponge to smudge the medium
color underneath your bottom lashes and carefully create a wing
shape connecting it to the top section. Try not to fan out your
shadow more than 1/4 inch, unless you are want to achieve a
cat's-eye look.
- Carefully sweep your dark shadow, which is actually your accent
shade, on the creases of eyelids. Using your makeup brush or cotton
swab, blend it with your highlighter and mid tone. Make sure that
there is no delineation between the three colors. Make sure that you
do not go above your eyelid crease because it can make your eye
shadow appear overdone.
- Finally, line your upper and lower eyelids with a black or brown
liner. Sweep of all the excess powder on your eyes and your cheeks
in case there are any
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