How To Apply Eye Shadow Like a Pro

Learning the way to apply eyeshadow sort of a pro doesn’t need to be complicated if you've got the proper beauty tricks and tools.

Whether you're suiting up for the office or prepping for a hot date, you'll powder your lids sort of a makeup magician employing a few glam squad-approved eye-painting skills.

1. Perk up your eyes with contrasting shadow shades.

While brushing blue shadow across your lids to match your baby blues seems ideal, pro makeup mavens discourage this matchy-matchy look.

In fact, TLC’s “What to not Wear” makeup guru Carmindy Bowyer says when it involves shadow colors, “opposites attract.”

When choosing eyeshadow colors, use shades opposite your eye color. The contrast makes the eyes stand out.

For example: to feature oomph to green eyes, use plum; while hazel and brown eyes shine in blues and greens!

2. Sweep a neutral shadow on the lid with one eye closed to travel high-glam modern.

Using your round eyeshadow brush, spread and blend the powdery matte makeup from the crease to the lash line.

Need to hide a couple of skin imperfections? This neutral eyeshadow color may be a magic beauty eraser.

A neutral-colored shadow will cover any beauty flaws like veins or small dark spots on your lids in a moment .

3. Draw a dramatic thin line.

Keeping your eyelid taut, draw a skinny line of black, deep purple, or navy liner on the upper rim of your bottom lid from the within of the attention to the outer corner.

For a more sophisticated and sexy eye, à la Kim Kardashian, smudge the shadow a touch together with your finger. Create eye intensity by finishing your pro shadow look with two coats of jet-black mascara.

4. Create definition with a smoky contour shade.

With your eye open, move the angled eyeshadow brush along your crease.

To let precious metals take center stage, deposit a iron blue or golden bronze color to feature depth, drama and to travel festive for the evening.

Open the attention with a highlight taupe or white shade applied under the brow bone.

Got unblended shadows?

Not an honest look! Blend all shadow colors with an outsized blush brush for a makeup artist-approved eye look.