NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN HOW TO DO YOUR MAKEUP - KEEP IT SIMPLE WITH EYES 101

Updated: Jul 13, 2022

Your eyes are the most mysterious part of your face as they are often referred to as the windows of the soul. Eye makeup can enhance your eyes and eye color. But, with so many color choices, brands, and eye makeup application styles,-where does one start?

Why does makeup seem so complicated? It doesn't have to if you take it one step at a time. Read on to learn more, with tips and tricks throughout the post.

A close up of a gorgeous green eye with gold flecks. Super clean and simple makeup with top lashes.

Green-Eyed Beauty

Eyeshadow Woes

Learning to do the basic makeup application will help you from getting overwhelmed. Selecting eyeshadow is like going through a colorful maze with endless choices made in countless shades and various pigments. An eyeshadows pigment is what gives the product the color’s intensity. If that isn’t enough, it gets additionally complicated by the different eyeshadow finishes with a range of mattes, shimmer, and glitter products. Don’t forget that eyeshadow can come in creams and loose or pressed powders. In addition, the endless stream of brands, from celebrity startups to cosmetic brands that have stood the test of time and how to budget it all, doesn’t help either. You may be asking yourself, is it better to go for an expensive top-of-line or drugstore brand?

So, what pray tell do you do with it all?

Don’t let your head start spinning trying to learn how to apply the latest eyeshadow trend when you should focus on the basics first. Once you get that down, you can confidently move on to more intricate next steps.

The important consideration here is you don’t need to take it on all at once. A simple approach is the best place to start. Figuring out your eye makeup goals is knowing it is okay to start small and build your skillset one step at a time.

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Makeup Budget

Depending on your makeup budget, it is better to get one quality eyeshadow or eyeshadow set that is a beautiful color and compliments your skin tone and eye color. Think seasonally by adding to your makeup kit as new colors come to the market. If you take care of your makeup products by keeping them clean and stored in a cool, dry place, they will last longer. Check out this short YouTube video I did on how to clean your eyeshadow to maintain its quality and longevity. I am new to YouTube and sound nervous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noMSjcD8DJc

Many high-end beauty brands periodically offer “gift with purchase,” including deluxe sample size skincare options, mascara, sometimes a lipstick, and an eyeshadow set. You can usually choose either warm or cool colors. You can check the brand or retail websites to see when those offers come up or get to know your local counter beauty advisor and ask to be included on their call list for a heads up on what gift with purchase is coming next. A gift with purchase does require you to spend a set dollar about, usually around $40. Still, it is a great way to buy a product you need, like a cleanser or moisturizer and receive a gift where you can try other skincare products and get some new eyeshadow colors before you buy a larger version. Gifts with purchase are a brand’s way to customer loyalty, which benefits you too.

Here are a few links to some of my favorite brands.

First Things First

Before applying makeup, you want to cleanse and moisturize your face. Avoid putting makeup on unwashed skin. You risk contaminating your makeup products and developing or worsening skin issues. Your makeup application will also be smoother when you work on well-prepped skin. Plus, always have clean hands when using your makeup products and cosmetic tools. Keeping your products and tools fresh and clean will minimize skin problems caused by germs/bacteria.

This is a young model cleansing her face.

Clean Skin, Clean Hands, Smoother Makeup Finish

Since there are many versions of all eyeshadow colors, a good rule of thumb for picking out an eyeshadow that accentuates your eye color is to hold the eyeshadow up to your eye as you look in the mirror. Natural or ambient light is always the best light source when accurately reading any makeup color. The eyeshadow color that makes the whites of your eyes look whiter is the one you should choose.

Start at the Beginning

First, when applying any makeup products to your eyelids, you want to create the smoothest surface possible, which will help you create a smoother finish. Lift your eyebrows upward just enough to spread the eyelid skin will allow you to brush the eyeshadow across the skin’s surface with limited movement of the skin. If lifting your eyebrows is limited by Botox injections, use your finger to raise the eyebrow. Always gently use your makeup brushes or finger to avoid stretching the skin. Think of your makeup brush like a feather-duster; let the soft bristles of the brush float over the skin as it releases the powdered eyeshadow in a thin layer. Getting the right amount of product on the brush is also essential. Remove excess powder, gently tap the brush, or run the brush over the top of your hand once before applying the eyeshadow to the eye. This technique will keep you from having eyeshadow fallout sprinkles underneath your eye. Never blow on your makeup brushes because it is not sanitary.

Start by using one matte eyeshadow color. Matte eyeshadow makes a great base. On more mature skin, a matte eyeshadow is preferable to any eyeshadows with shimmer or glitter, which tends to make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. You can also keep your makeup look simple during the summer months by using a single eyeshadow color.

The lighter and softer shades of eyeshadow color, the easier it is to use and forgiving if not perfectly applied.

Large Eyeshadow Palette

When to Use Undereye Concealer

For a more attractive and longer-lasting eye makeup result, use a makeup brush or ring finger, gently swipe or pat on a thin layer of undereye concealer on your top lid and under your eye. You can add additional layers of concealer to cover darker circles or use a color corrector before you apply the undereye concealer. If your eyeshadow tends to crease, you can set your undereye concealer with a bit of translucent powder or use an eyeshadow primer.

You want to use an undereye concealer one to two shades lighter than your skin color. Using an undereye concealer hides dark circles and gives a lifting effect. It also bounces light bringing more attention and focus to the center of your eye.

Base Color Choices

An ivory, light pink, peach, taupe, light shade of grey, or light brown are all excellent choices to get you started. If you are short on time, you can even do a quick swipe over your eyelids with your blush brush using your matte blush or bronzer color instead of eyeshadow.

For darker skin, you can use shadows with more depth of color for a base eyeshadow; darker ivory or taupe, a more pigmented pink or peach, a medium grey, brown, or mauve.

You can apply your base eyeshadow color using your ring finger or an eyeshadow brush. The brush should be small and slightly fluffy for the most natural application. You can add one or two layers depending on how pronounced you would like the color to look.

Suppose you have an eyeshadow product with multiple shades; you want to start with the lightest one. Gently apply all over the eyelid and blend outward toward the brow bone. You want to fade it out as you get to the brow bone, so your whole lid and brow bone are not the same intensity unless you are specifically going for that look.

The lighter and softer shades of eyeshadow color, the easier it is to use and forgiving if not perfectly applied.

The great thing about makeup is you can keep it as simple as you choose. Makeup should be enjoyable and bring out your best feature. Sometimes less is more. It is all about your comfort level and building your makeup skills one step at a time.

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