Proper technique for eyeshadow.

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Amber F.

Nov 16, 2013

Amber F.

Hi this is my first question *waves*
I think the title says it all. How did you learn about right color placement blending and all that. YouTube has so many videos but none of them explain in depth...at least that I've come across. all tips and tricks welcome.

Kitty K.

Nov 16, 2013

Kitty K.

Who knows... I started doing make up wayyyy before I watched youtube videos. And the only time I watched to learn was when I came across Wayne Goss! He goes into depth about make up application and I suggest you watch him! He might have a video as he has for loads of other things, if not maybe if you ask him about it he'll do a video on it!

Kitty K.

Nov 16, 2013

Kitty K.

Or you can ask Jacqueline H. on here! She's a professional Makeup artist and will give you a detailed answer on it. http://www.beautylish.com/profile/ivjvvr.

Elsa L.

Nov 16, 2013

Elsa L.

Hi amber well how I learned was applying the softest eyeshadow in my lid the middle colors which are known as crease eyeshadows and the darkest for the inner crease to help lift the eye it was difficult for me me I never saw YouTube videos tell I started liking makeup 3 years ago :)

Amber F.

Nov 16, 2013

Amber F.

Yea Gabriela I can't blend to save my life lol. I'll try the powder thanks.

Amber F.

Nov 16, 2013

Amber F.

Thanks for the tips ladies I'm taking notes

Aubrey C.

Nov 16, 2013

Aubrey C.

The basic rule of thumb for most looks is a mid-toned color all over the lid, a dark color in the crease and a light highlight color on the browbone and inner corner. Do you have actual brushes you use? Most of the time the fault lies in the brushes rather than the techniques. A fluffy blending brush will be your best friend if you haven't had one already.

Amber F.

Nov 16, 2013

Amber F.

Aubrey yes I have a starter set of brushes but I'm not sure yet which one to use when.

Aubrey C.

Nov 16, 2013

Aubrey C.

Amber, here's a great post that breaks down each kind of brush and how to use them. Granted, these are using all Bare Escentuals brushes, but there are a million other brands that make the same kind of thing.
http://www.bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Experience-Detail?objectId=Eye%20Brushes&objectType=tip&cgid=BE_SUB_TIPSANDADVICE&subCat=BE_TIPS

Audra B.

Nov 16, 2013

Audra B.

First of all you want to take a good look at yourself in a mirror. Figure out the shape of your eyes, where your face naturally contours (highs and lows of your features) and what you like most about your face. Once you figure that oout you can determine the best way to apply your makeup. Contouring is great but it look really bad if you use too much bronzer so be careful. the pasts of your face that recede should have bronzer on them and the parts that come forward you can use a highlighter or light colored shimmery eyeshadow. Its great for cheekbones and to define the cheeks and you can even use bronzer along your jawline to make your face look round. You can use different techniques to make your face look any way you want.

Audra B.

Nov 16, 2013

Audra B.

Here's a list on brushes.

Audra B.

Nov 16, 2013

Audra B.

and eyeshadow

Amber F.

Nov 17, 2013

Amber F.

I love ya"ll thank you so much I'll be sure and report back after a little practice.

Amber F.

Nov 17, 2013

Amber F.

Aubrey C wonderful article thank you for the link.

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