How To Layer Eye shadow

Eye shadow can be a foolproof step in your beauty routine. This video shows how to apply eye shadow properly and subtly. Select your lightest shade and use a brush or your finger to apply the eyeshadow. Apply your shadow to the inside corner of your eyelid and directly under your brow bone. Choose a neutral shade or a bright color and apply it to the center of your eyelid with a brush or your finger. Blend this hue into the highlighter as you apply your eyeshadow. You can stop at the natural crease of your eyelid. Choose a dark shade like grey or dark brown and apply this to the outer corner of your eye. Using a brush or your finger follow the natural shape of your eyelid and apply your darkest shade to create contrast. This works best with a fluffy small makeup brush though your finger can still blend the shades. Blend your dark shade into your medium shade and then make sure your medium shade is blended into your highlighter. A neutral color and a darker shade. Run your brush over the light neutral shade and tap off any excess shadow. Apply the color across the entire lid from the lash line to just above the crease applying shadow at the outer corner of the eye just above the top lashes. Then sweep it along the eyelid where the brow bone hits the crease moving the brush in a half moon from the outer corner of the eye inward toward the center of the eyelid. Follow the same steps for the other eye remembering to tap off excess shadow each time you dip your brush. Gel eye shadows are oil free absorb quickly and come in a variety of colors. They are very similar to or in some cases the same as creme eyeshadow. Wash your face with cleanser. Once it is dry apply concealer or primer around your eyes. Your finger works especially well for gel eyeshadow because the heat from your finger helps the eyeshadow blend perfectly. Rub your finger or brush over your eyelid to apply starting from the outside corner of your eye. These layers will help build color and dimension.