How To Put On Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is having a moment

Lisa Lane Llane@brownthomas.ie

Having watched some of the best make-up artists in Brown Thomas work for years, when it comes to eyeshadow, the mantra is always the same: blend, blend, blend. Start off by covering the eye area with a good primer, such as MAC’s painterly, the closest to human skin colour you will ever find. This covers all the imperfections and gives the shadow something to stick to. If you have oily lids you will love this product. Then, using a good brush (I like MAC 217) swirl the make-up around, tap the excess off, and then really work that brush so that no hard lines are visible. Remember not to use the darkest colour too close to the brow bone, unless you are in drag. Then not only is it OK, but appropriate.

I adore looking at someone getting a makeover in the cosmetic hall, and I particularly adore a bit of theatre from the make-up artists themselves (you know who you are). That vigorous tap of the brush, that serious expression as they assess their canvas, I mean face, all adds to the drama, all the while ad-libbing a few helpful tips while smoothing and correcting and polishing, adeptly making the asymmetrical symmetrical.

Some of the most irresistible shadows currently available in the cosmetics hall are:

Dior Lift: five intense colours for every skin tone, these shadows are serum based, so blend and smooth like magic. Added bonus — the compact looks like a work of art deco, perfect for on-the-spot glamorous touch-ups.

The Chanel spring summer palette, called Lillium, was inspired by nature and you will believe that when you see it. Beautiful greens and soft pinks, they represent the essence of spring flowers. For cool and warm tones.

MAC: the Big Bounce. These liquid shadows turn to powder when applied and come in an impressive array of colours for every woman. They promise to stay put for hours of wear, and you can build intensity as you see fit. They have the most refreshing cooling sensation on the lids as well. Romero Jennings, senior artist at MAC, loves this product and says that it “wears well, even in extreme weather conditions”. Don’t you just love that? It conjures up an image of a pioneer girl, blazing her trail, safe in the knowledge that, if nothing else, at least she does not have to worry about her eyeshadow letting her down.

Benefit: Smokin’ Eye. This little kit gives you everything you need to create the perfect smokey eye; included is Benefit’s iconic brow zing to shape the eyebrows, and the shadows needed to create your light medium or dark smokey look, from soft and natural to bold and dramatic.

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The eyes have often been described as oceans, reflection of the soul, jewels of the body and the mirror of the inner self by many, since ages. The eyes are used symbolically in poems and prose to describe the beauty of a person, and in philosophies to describe deceptiveness and truthfulness. Whatever said and done, the eyes undeniably are so important that one just cannot imagine the world without them. It is therefore no wonder that poets and writers have for ages eulogized them in their works.

Having raved and ranted about the eyes so far, don’t you think they deserve more attention? After all they are invaluable jewels in their own right! Though simplicity might be the best policy, a little make up will do no harm to the eyes, but rather deepen the beauty of one’s eyes. And what better way to touch them up with than with eye shadows!

Eye shadows are available in a number of shades and colors today, and one can choose the shade that best suits them. Though applying eye shadows might sound quite simple, it actually isn’t. Go through the tips mentioned below and learn some details that you need to bear in mind before you start applying eyeshadow.

Blend Well Applying the eyeshadow in such a way that it blends well with the eyes is the key to applying the eyeshadow properly. The colors that you intend to use should merge well when applied to make it look like a rainbow of colors. The secret to the proper blending of an eyeshadow is to start with a light color and then move on to a darker shade. You should apply the base color all over, over which the lid color should be carefully applied completing the makeup with the highlighter finally.

Choose The Best Eyeshadow

The eyeshadow you choose makes a lot of difference in the way your make up will look. Therefore, go in for the best eyeshadow available in the color that enhances your pupils. Make sure that you don’t make the mistake of choosing a strong color. Stay neutral in your choice of color and opt for colors like chocolate and beige etc. The eyeshadow you choose should emphasize and complement the color of your eyes and should be too loud.

Choose The Right Color

Gone are the days when wearing eyeshadows similar to your eye color was considered odd. Today, wearing an eyeshadow of the colour in shades of your eye color is the fashion and there are many shades to choose from. Make sure that you go for a shade that makes your eyes look gorgeous.

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