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Typically, you should use three colors for contouring and highlighting your eyes. The lightest color will open and brighten your eyes.The medium color will give slight depth to eyes and the darker, and the contrasting color will give depth and shape to the eyes. You should ALWAYS use brushes to apply eye shadow. Throw away those nasty foam applicators they give you
Try these shadow applications out:
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EyeShadow color to make your eye color pop:
BROWN EYES: Brown eyes look great in just about every color under the sun! Experiment and find your favorite colors.
BLUE EYES: Rich warm browns, warm taupes and soft peaches
A palette of six color coordinated eye shadows for green eyes. Each can be worn alone or layered for numerous looks
Top Shadow Tip: Purchasing an Eye shadow Palette that's made for your eye color not only makes eye shadow application a snap, but it saves you money! Just think how much you pay for 3 separate shades. Normally when you buy a palette, it comes with at least 3-5 if not more colors. No guessing, just beautiful eyes every time!
Expertly matched shades that work beautifully together or on their own. The silky sheer formula helps to blend shades effortlessly. It is easy to create any look you want - from subtle and natural to intense and smoky. it is shadow made simple!
A palette of six color coordinated eye shadows for blue eyes. Let the natural beauty of your blue eyes shine through with these six beautiful shades.
Expertly matched shades that work beautifully together or on their own. The silky sheer formula helps to blend shades effortlessly. It is easy to create any look you want - from subtle and natural to intense and smoky. it is shadow made simple!
Expertly matched shades that work beautifully together or on their own. The silky sheer formula helps to blend shades effortlessly. It is easy to create any look you want - from subtle and natural to intense and smoky. it is shadow made simple!
A palette of six color coordinated eye shadows for brown eyes
The secret to smudge proff eye makeup is eye makeup primer! What do makeup pimers do? Primers make your makeup virtualy smudge proof. Along with creating a perfect, smooth canvass to add color to. If you want goof-proof, all day makeup, use a primer. Our favorite for keeping the eyes perfect: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Eyeshadow Base. You'll get eyeshadow that lasts, color that stays vibrant all day, and absolutely no creasing. A wave of the wand applies this nude-color miracle cream to lids. Then brush on your favorite eye color and watch it fail to disappear... like magic! Read more about Primers
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How to keep your eyeshadow from smudging! All Day Eyeshadow secret...
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Having the correct makeup tools is essential! Throw away those nasty applicators. Invest in a GOOD brush set. Makeup will go on faster, smoother and perfect! Below are wonderful sets. One kit is all you'll need for perfect makeup!
Makeup brush sets, a must have tool:
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Travel like a pro with this handy set. The buckle closure snaps securely to hold brushes in place. Set includes a blush brush, powder/complexion brush, eyeshadow blending brush, eyeshadow detail brush, concealer brush, and a retractable lip brush.
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GREEN or Hazel EYES: Golden browns, warm taupes, deep purples, soft peaches and soft violets
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Fine make-up brushes are as important as the products themselves. They make your application easier with professional looking results. Angled Eyeshadow Brush
Angled Powder Brush
Blush and Highlighter Brush
Eyeshadow Brush
Eyeliner/Eyebrow Brush
Sponge Applicator
Brow Groomer/Lash Separator
Step 2 Apply medium eyeshadow contrast to your eyelid crease. (Open your eye and where your lids crease in the middle, this is the crease area.) Blend slightly into your highlight eyeshadow areas to avoid a demarcation line.
Step 3 Apply the darkest contrasting eyeshadow color to the outer, lower lid along the eyelashes. Blend into the medium eyeshadow contrast color. You can choose to skip this step if your eyes are wide set
Step 1 Apply highlight eyeshadow color to brow bone area from inner to outer eyebrow. Use your brow bone as a guide. Here's a tip, if you would like to make your eyes appear wider, apply highlight eyeshadow from the inner corner of your lower eyelid to the middle of the lower eyelid.
Step by Step Eyeshadow application:
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