If you are going to pick one feature on your face to help stand out, the eyes are the way to go. Eye shadow can really help make your eyes pop. It might seem easy to simply put on some eye shadow, but if it’s not done correctly, it can have the opposite effect from what you are trying to achieve. You don’t want your eyes to appear mismatched or end up with eye shadow that looks too dark or blotchy.
I have a few tips to help you avoid the hazards of eye shadow. The first is to make sure you blend the eye shadow colors properly. Usually, you will use three different colors. The easiest thing to do is start light and then go darker if you want to. It’s a lot easier to practice blending the colors when they are applied lightly.
Starting the eye shadow application with a good base color will get you off to the right start. If you are going for a smoky look, you can use a darker color, but on average, the general rule is to start with a neutral, light base color.
If you do use a dark color, be sure not to put the shadow on the brow bone. This will make your eyes look sunken in. Using a light color to highlight the brow bone will help open up your eyes so the natural beauty of their color can come through.
Now let’s talk a little bit about what color of eye shadow to use. If you want to make your eyes pop, you can either use the same color of shadow as your eyes. For example, a green shadow can really bring out green eyes. Contrasting colors can have the same effect. Think deep purples with blue eyes.
Shimmer eye shadow instead of a matte will make eyes appear bright and sparkly. A nice shimmer is beautiful, but it’s helpful to know that the sparkle will also bring out the wrinkle in your eyes. If you are worried that your eye lids will appear too wrinkly with a shimmer shadow, use a matte color on the lid, but apply a little shimmer to the brow bone. This can give you the bright pop without playing up any wrinkles.
Eye shadow comes in endless colors. If you take the time to experiment a little with your eye makeup, you can create a beautiful look that is all your own.
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