How to apply eyeshadows so colors blend correctly?

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Danielle J.

Jun 3, 2012

Danielle J.

I admire all you guys work and I am trying to figure out what u guys do to deposit color so vivid and blend into another color without color running together. I use some of the same products you guys use. I bought all kinds of makeup brushes and studied and even compared them to the MAC brush numbers so I can use the right brush for the correct effect but it doesnt come out the same. What am I doing wrong? Please critique my work

Danielle J.

Jun 4, 2012

Danielle J.

Thats the thing. I try not to do dark colors near my brow, but when try to blend I do it too far up. I will try again, but I usually do what you said, but it still doesnt look polished. I guess practice makes perfect. I printed a few face charts, should I just practice on them? By the way, thank you so much for responding

Lillee T.

Jun 4, 2012

Lillee T.

Steps girl ( btw that does look good o.O in fact what did you use ) First in the tear duct do a lighter shade example purple like mac's seedypearl . They a slightly darker shade with a mac 239 like hep cat , then for the crease a darker shade like a 217 mac like satillite dreams in a up and down in the shape of your eye . Then if you want a mac 224 with a darker shade like mac carbon in the outer V . I agree with Nichole H . I personally don't like bring bold or dark colors close to my brow too . I would do as a highlight the same you did with the tearduct ! good luck :D hope my pic helped a bit ? 

Danielle J.

Jun 4, 2012

Danielle J.

ok thanks lil T. I use BH cosmetics and brushes I got from the Bronner Brothers hair show. I was match the MAC colors to my palette and practice some more. Thanks for taking the time to respond 

Victoria D.

Jun 4, 2012

Victoria D.

I always start with the lightest color im using, and absolutely pack on the color onto my lids. Then I'll do my crease color, and go back in with a smaller, clean brush, and blend my lid and crease color together using sideways motions. Then I blend out the crease color, using a matte, skin toned shade, using another clean blending brush, and swirling motions.
I don't use any fancy brushes, in fact, probably the only sort of nice brushes I have are Sephora ones. I just use whatever brushes I find/have for cheap!

Kayti J.

Jun 4, 2012

Kayti J.

Make sure that every time you use a new shade that you're using a clean brush so that you're not getting whatever's left on the brush mixed in with the new color where you don't want it. Also, it sounds counter-intuitive but be careful not to over blend. That can make your colors look muddy and keep you from getting any definition between them. 

Simera H.

Jun 6, 2012

Simera H.

I think the best advice is practice... I always apply the lighter shade first then darker colors. I also use Soft Brown e/s or any other skin tone eyeshadow to blend out any harsh lines.

Danielle J.

Jun 29, 2012

Danielle J.

ok, I been practicing .Ive been using your advice simera h. thanks

Danielle J.

Jun 29, 2012

Danielle J.

thanks victoria d. too

gee m.

Jun 29, 2012

gee m.

To be honest with you it seems like you are doing a pretty good job at applying your eyeshadow. If you blend your color up to high you can always take an eye shadow closest to your skin tone or even lighter to apply over the color to tone it down and blend it out and down if that makes since and then apply your highlight color. You can even use powder foundation if you have any. The more you practice the better you will get. 

Tina R.

Jun 29, 2012

Tina R.

they have a lot of tips on youtube girl your eye makeup looks good dont worry practice makes perfect 

Danielle J.

Jun 29, 2012

Danielle J.

Thanks you guys 

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