Make up Tips - Eye shadow

Which brushes to use?

Throw away the sponge-tip applicators that come with eye shadows and never use your fingers. Brushes provides a natural and even application using less product. 

The following brushes have been recommended by make up artists all over the world:

An all-over shadow brush for light, highlighting base colors

A small to medium shader brush for lid colors

A rounded crease brush to line the crease, lash line and to apply intense colors

A blending brush to soften the shadows

How to apply Eye shadows

1st step

Apply the lightest color using the all-over brush, starting from the lash line up to the brow bone.   Soften with the blender brush (this is a very important step as it blends away any harsh lines).

2nd step

Using the shader brush, apply the lid color from the lash line to just below the crease. Avoid extending past the crease to prevent color from looking too harsh.  Use the blender brush to soften both colors.

3rd step
Using the rounded crease brush, apply the contour shade (the darkest one) last and sparingly! Start at the outer corners of the eye and make an inverted “V” shape – line the lash line and the crease of the eye slowly working inward to the middle of the eye. Again soften color with the blender brush.

Always start with a light application and add more color accordingly. These tips will help prevent even the most dramatic shadow colors from looking harsh.