Eyeshadow can be a great way of amping up your makeup look, but it doesn’t come without any struggles. Perfectly blended shadow is something that isn’t easy to master, but with a few tips, tricks and tools in your belt you can be a pro in no time!
Prep Your Lids
Just like how you wouldn’t paint walls without an undercoat or primer, you shouldn’t start your shadow without a base! Try using an eyeshadow primer under your shadow and setting it with a translucent powder to create a soft smooth base for your eyeshadow! Blending will be a breeze!
Use Lighter Shades and Sheerer Shadows
Whilst ultra pigmented shadows will generally give you bang for your buck, sometimes a sheer formula is better if you need to blend. I personally recommend using a powder contour or bronzer for this, but other eyeshadows you may like to try: Essence Single Eyeshadows (some are more pigmented than others so stick with the lighter shades) Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eye Shadow and NARS Matte Eyeshadows (NARS are not my favourite eyeshadows, but for sheer, matte crease shades these are a good option)
Start out slow
Rather than loading up your brush with a whole heap of colour and applying it all at once, start out slow. After dipping your brush into the product, tap off any excess, then wipe the brush on a tissue or the back of your hand before applying. This will ensure you end up with only the smallest amount of product, making blending much easier.
Keep a Clean Brush Handy
Whenever you are creating an eyeshadow look, it is best to keep a clean brush handy for blending. A clean, dry, soft, fluffy natural hair brush will give the best results, Additionally, if you’ve got any super harsh lines dip the brush in a little translucent powder and blend away!
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