Eyeshadow application help!!
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Oct 27, 2015
Dana E.
I have so many palettes and recently got the naked smokey and too faced Vegas nay and I love them and I even watch tutorials but I feel like I can't seem to achieve the perfect blended smokey eye, daytime wise or for going out :( I even sprayed my brush with fix+ but feel like that doesn't make a difference. I usually prime with UD Eden. I just want that perfect transition looking eyeshadow! Especially because I was considering a smokey eye for Halloween. SOS any advice is appreciated 😭
Oct 27, 2015
Kailey L.
What kind of brushes are you using? And are you laying a base shadow on top of your primer? Since I finally achieved the "perfect" smoky, it's been pretty much all I wear. I practiced for so long I might as well! Now everyone has their own techniques, but this is what works for me:
First, I prime and then I set the primer with either a loose face powder or a shadow close to my skin color. This is going to provide some slip and make blending easier. I then go in with my first/lightest transition shade and place that into and just above my crease, and then blend with a soft, fluffy brush. Next, I'll take the second transition color (a shade or two darker than the first) and place that directly in the crease, and blend again. If blending is where you're struggling, try changing your technique. If you've been blending in small circles, try back and forth motions, or vice versa. I usually do a combination of the two. After the second transition shade, take a dense flat brush (if you have it) and pack on your lid color from lashline to crease. Don't try to achieve the final depth you want in this step, it can get real muddy real quick. So pack on the lid color in light layers, and blend just the edges into your transition color. You will likely have to repeat this step a few times, especially if you're doing a traditional black smoky eye. The most important thing is the blending. That's where I struggled at first, but realized I was just stopping too soon. So learn from my mistake: when you think you're done blending, blend at least 3 times that amount haha. Good luck!
Oct 27, 2015
Dana E.
Yes I definitely think blending is where I struggle! I'm going to try that thank you!!
Oct 29, 2015
Kathy K.
Great advice Kailey L. thank you for such detailed information.. very helpful.