8 tricks for perfect eyeshadow, every time
Along with looking fabulous in your make-up drawer, eyeshadow palettes are versatile, and can be used to create a whole bunch of stunning eye looks. The tough part is nailing the application. So if you find your colours never look quite right or your smoky eye generally ends up as a smudged mess, here are a few tricks that will seriously help you out. You’re welcome!
#1 To make your eyeshadow colour more vibrant, apply a white liner over your entire eyelid first.
bh recommends: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
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#2 Use sticky tape for a defined edge (and leave it on to apply eyeliner, too).
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#3 Choose darker colours for the outside of your eye and lighter colours on the inside to make your peepers look bigger.
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#4 Make your eye colour really pop by opting for complementary shades.
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#5 Apply highlighter (or a white eyeshadow) on the inner corner of the eyes to make them look brighter and more awake.
bh recommends: jane iredale Eye Highlighter Pencil and Benefit High Beam.
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#6 Use more grey/silver shadow than black for a less hazardous smoky eye.
bh recommends: Maybelline New York EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24H Metal Eye Shadow in Silver Strike and Innoxa Eye Shadow Compact in Gorgeous Grey.
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#7 Blending your colours is key. Use a blending brush to sweep between your coloured shadows for a seamless transition.
bh recommends: Mineralogie Blending Brush
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#8 Don’t extend colour beyond the eye crease. Rest your brush on the top of your eyelid and don’t take it any higher.
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139 Member Comments
Blending is key. I don't agree with not extending colour beyond the crease though.
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Yes! Thank you! I have hooded eyes, so the only way to contour my crease is to extend the colour beyond the crease... But even in non hooded eyes it looks good, it's just more dramatic, so depends what look you're going for
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I have just started using eyeshadow again after a long break. I prefer a soft subtle look.
Thanks Stresseduser for the tip concerning makeup for hooded eyes.
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Thank you for these easy steps.
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Looks stunning but unfortunately I can’t wear eyeshadow!
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I love the blue gold look as well. .
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Amazing how good it looks when done professionally like these photos
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Great ideas and so easy for really striking effects
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Some good tips here, especially like number one. Will have to source a white liner or shadow.
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I like eye shadow but I don't like to overdo it. I use a white eyeliner on my waterline and inner eyes to open them up, and use a soft purple or lilac on my top lids to enhance by green eyes.
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To me, the most important feature is to end up with a result you personally feel comfortable with.
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I love the tan coloured wing in tip #8. Never would have thought to use this colour for a wing. Looks gorgeous with blue eyes. Love it!
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Totally agree with #7! Blend, blend, blend~~~
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such wonderful tips i need to try!!
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These are wonderful tips and the pictures are very helpful. I especially like tip number 3.
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God tips and beautiful images - flawless make up application!
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Bookmarking this one! Forgot, and took me ages to locate. These are the colours I use all the time if doing light makeup , my faves (minus brown one)
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Very interesting article. Love reading things like these. Beauty heaven has some really great informative articles. these are beautiful
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My niece gets married in 5 weeks time, so I've got that much practice time to master eyeliner for the big day. I'll be trying the sticky tape trick. I enjoyed this article, Thanks, Beautyheaven!
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the tape trick works really really well for me!!!!!
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I always use the tape trick!
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I wish I could do my eyeshadow that well! Love the blue/gold look!
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Everything I've researched says that for hooded eyes you bring the colour above the crease otherwise you don't see it. I follow Stephanie Lange on YouTube as she has hooded eyes and does videos on this.
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all gorgeous pictures. unfortunately i have very small and puffy lids. could never look like any of the models :(
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I don't mind pulling the colour beyond the crease... if you're going for big and bold!
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