How to Apply Eye Shadow
Eye shadow is used to alter the appearance of your eyes. Firstly, you need to consider what colour you are going to use. A light shade will make your eyes stand out - which is good for making your eyes seem larger. Darker shades can make your eyes seem smaller, and makes them stand out less. Some colours will work better with your eye colour, skin tone, and hair colour than others. It is worth trying out different shades and colours to determine what works best. Eye shadow can be blended to create new shades that might better suit you, so don’t worry if a shade you have bought doesn’t seem to work that well - you can blend it!
There are various different forms of eye shadow available, including loose powders, pressed powders, liquids, and creams. Powders are by far the most common type available.
Light tones should be applied to the brow bone to the end of the brow. Medium tones should be applied from below the eyelid crease out to the brow bone. Dark shades should be applied to the eyelids, from the eyelash line to the crease in the eyelid.
Tips
* Test the eye shadow on the back of your hand to see how it appears on your skin tone.
* When mixing eye shadows, mix them well to give a uniform colour.
* Apply foundation to your eye lids first to avoid the eye shadow creasing.