Creating an eye makeup look can be a lot of fun and allows for a lot of creativity! Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieve a classic, versatile eye makeup look:
1. Prep Your Eyelids
Cleanse: Start with clean, dry eyelids.
Primer: Apply an eyeshadow primer to ensure your makeup lasts longer and the colors pop. This also helps to smooth out any fine lines.
2. Apply a Base Shade
Neutral Shade: Choose a neutral shade that’s close to your skin tone. Apply this all over your eyelid, from the lash line to the brow bone. This helps in blending other colors smoothly.
3. Add Definition
Crease Color: Pick a slightly darker shade and apply it to your crease using a fluffy blending brush. This adds depth and helps to define the eye shape. Blend well to avoid harsh lines.
4. Enhance with a Main Color
Lid Shade: Apply a mid-tone or bold color to your eyelid. Use a flat brush or your fingertip to press the color onto the lid for more pigment. If you’re going for a shimmer or metallic shade, this is the step to apply it.
5. Define the Outer Corner
Dark Shade: Use a darker shade to add depth to the outer corner of your eye. Apply with a small, dense brush in a “V” shape or along the lash line and blend it towards the center of the lid.
6. Highlight
Inner Corner and Brow Bone: Apply a light, shimmery shade to the inner corner of your eyes and under your brow bone to brighten and lift the eyes.
7. Line Your Eyes
Eyeliner: Choose a liner that suits your look (pencil, gel, or liquid). Apply it along your upper lash line. For a more dramatic look, you can wing it out. Don’t forget to line your lower lash line if you like.
8. Mascara
Coat Your Lashes: Apply mascara to both your upper and lower lashes. Wiggle the brush at the base of the lashes and pull upward to avoid clumping. You can add multiple coats for more volume.
9. Optional: Eyebrows
Shape and Define : Fill in your brows with a pencil or powder to complement your eye makeup. Brush through with a spoolie to blend.
Tips:
Blend Well: Blending is key to achieving a seamless look. Make sure there are no harsh lines between different shades.
Experiment: Feel free to experiment with colors and techniques to find what best suits your style and eye shape.
Have fun with your eye makeup! Whether you’re going for a natural look or something more dramatic, practice makes perfect.