Eye Makeup Tricks:: The Basics

We all know what sort of eye makeup we like when we see it, but when we attempt or even think about doing it ourselves, we become downright mystified and perplexed by how to do it.

Eye makeup does take a bit of trial and error, some eye makeup remover and a lot of patience, especially if you are somewhat “challenged” when it comes to applying makeup. Below are some easy and basic ways to apply makeup, all of which apply to any and all eye shapes.

How to Prepare your Eyes for Eye Makeup

There is some preparation involved in applying eye makeup. It’s always best to prepare the area of skin you will be applying any sort of makeup to, so when it comes to eye makeup, it is best to apply a very thin layer of either makeup primer or foundation on the eyelids. (Try Please Hold Eye Primer) This will help correct any slight imperfections or discoloration, and you will then have the perfect canvas to work with.

Once the foundation or primer has been applied, set it with translucent powder if you are using a powdered eye shadow. If you are using a cream eyeshadow or pencil on your eyes, skip the powder as the powder will interfere with the application process.

How to Choose the Color

Just how does one choose that perfect eyeshadow color for their face? One of the best tricks to use is to not base the color choice on your eye color, but rather on your hair color. Here is a good general guide to colors that will work with you based on hair color:

Brunettes: Choose mocha shades and rich chocolate browns. 

Blondes: Creamy tones and taupes are definitely your colors!

Redheads: Peach, copper and ruddy browns work, as do pinks and lavenders for those who have a cooler skin tone.

Greys: Grey eyeshadow works well with grey hair, as do blues and soft lavenders and purples

How to Apply the Eyeshadow

There are different application strategies that you can consider. Some of these are:

One Shadow: You can cover your entire eyelid with one color. If you plan on doing this for simplicity’s sake, try to opt for a cream eyeshadow rather than a powder eyeshadow. Choose light or medium tones as well and stay away from dark tones (this will only give you a very dramatic or even vampish look). Add a layer of mascara and line your eyes with a brown eyeliner and you’re good to go! 

Emphasizing the Crease: This is perhaps the most popular form of applying eyeshadow to your eye area. To do this, you will start by choosing the lightest color that you have first. Apply the light color all over your entire eyelid. Now take the darker shade. Take your eyeshadow brush and hold it right to the corner of your eye, right where your lash line begins and slightly above your crease (right at the brow bone). The brush will naturally glide up and stop right where you will want the color to end.

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How to Choose The Right Eye Shadow

Eyeshadow may very well be the most important piece of makeup that you apply to your face. Eyeshadow adds depths to your eyes. Eyeshadows can completely change the shape and dimensions of your eye. Most importantly, eyeshadows are fun! If you are new to the world of makeup or want to change up your makeup routine, finding eye makeup that will work both with you and for you can be a bit difficult. Not to worry, with some basic guidelines you will know how to pick out the right eyeshadows for your eyes in no time.

Blue Eyes

To really make those blue eyes of yours stand out, test out some gray, violet, purple, taupe and deep blue shades (that’s right, blue eyes can wear blue eye shadow – if applied correctly!). For a more bold and funky statement, go for silver, fuchsia, or turquoise.

TIP: Mixing black eye shadow with a bright blue can create an incredibly beautiful smoky eye look!

Green and Hazel Eyes

Green and hazel eyes often have the same sort of undertones, which allows for both those with these two colors of eyes to often use the same colors of eyeshadows. Some fantastic colors to choose from are apricot shades, plums, apricots, purples, brown shades and deep forest greens. Lime green, light green and lighter color shades are also flattering, and any gold tones or gold shimmers are beautiful (especially if you have golden flecks in your hazel or green eyes!).

Brown Eyes

Those with brown eyes have the luxury of being able to pull off almost any color under the sun. Some of the most flattering shades include beige and champagne shades, coppers, bronze tones, and forest green. To make a more bold statement, go for tangerine, hot pink, lime green and royal blue.

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Arguably, any charcoal-based colors or navy shades will work for any eye color, but the best way to put it to the best is to use a tester at the makeup boutique. Apply the eyeshadow to the back of your wrist and then hold it up to your eye. Does the color compliment your eye color? Does the color make your eyes “pop”, or does the eyeshadow just make your eyes fade away behind the eyeshadow color? You don’t need to settle on a color that someone else told you would look best; take your time and choose colors that will truly compliment you.

You will find eyeshadows in some different forms. The most common is the powder form, where you can find single, duo, or even trio sets of eyeshadows. These are easiest to apply and allow you to appropriately gage how dark you want the colors to be. Some of the powders can also be transformed into a liquid eyeshadow, or you can purchase liquid eyeshadows in stores. Liquid eyeshadows are great for achieving that deeper, darker look. If you are using bold colors and want to make that bold statement, definitely go for liquid eyeshadow. Just be sure to practice a lot before your big night to be sure you know how to control and apply the liquid eyeshadow right!

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