Eyeshadow is simply not as intuitive as it should be. We called in the experts to help.
, to parse through the classic eye shadow mistakes most people make. Read on to learn how to use eye shadow like you actually know what you're doing—because, after reading this, you will!Both of our experts agree that using eye shadow primer is an essential first step. “I think the biggest mistake people make is they don’t wear a primer or a cream shadow or some type of base before they apply a powdered eye shadow,” Maalouf tells SELF.
is too cakey,” Maalouf says. “Then it changes the color of the eye shadow and it doesn’t look too good.”Both of our experts agree that it's best tobefore any eye makeup. “I start with [taking care of the] skin because it takes the longest, and I think it’s most important,” Maalouf says. “Instead of using 19 eye shadows, make your skin look perfect and use one eye shadow.”It makes sense on paper: Buy a few, and they will coordinate with every look you have in mind.
,” Maalouf suggests. “Then do a haze around your whole eye. When you take your look from day to night, you can add an eyeliner to it.” That’s it! Bye, eye shadow palette.Ebbin says the number one cause of eye shadow fallout—or what happens when color ends up all over your cheeks instead of just on your lids—is too much product on the brush. This is especially common with more glittery shadows. Good news, though: There's a tried-and-true hack to avoid it.
and another smoky shadow color. Ebbin recommends using a soft pencil across the lash line and then smudging with a brush for the optimal effect.We get it. You do not want to look like a small woodland critter. Yes, putting shadow on the small lid underneath your eyes can be intimidating, but it might actually be the thing that completes your look. Ebbin recommends using a small tapered
to get in that delicate area. Then take the color you're using back up to the crease in a sideways V-shape for a messy but put-together look.Get creative! There are many different products in your makeup kit that you can use as eye shadow. “Use wetand create a sunset eye shadow effect,” Ebbin says. “You can also use your bronzer as an eye shadow to create a suntan look—but too taupe looks sickly, so choose more a golden pigment.
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