Makeup is like cooking a dish, you have to follow the recipe steps with 100% accuracy if you want a scrumptious dish. Same way, if you don't want your eyeshadow to look like a mess, pay attention to the details. With all said and done, makeup is an art one can master only by trial and error. So, if you’re still struggling with eyeshadows and for the life of you, you cannot figure out why? Fret not, this article has got you.
Listed down below are some of the common eyeshadow mistakes one makes and how to un-do them.
Understanding The Shape
It's like buying clothes. You cannot buy clothes unless you figure out what style suits your body shape. The same goes with eyes. If a particular eyeshadow makeup looks bomb on your favourite influencer but lousy on you, it might be because that style does not suit your eye shape. Try to figure out the shape of the eye to find out which style suits that shape, and half of your problems should be gone.
Not Using A Primer
If your eyeshadow is not staying even after purchasing a long-lasting and pigmented eyeshadow color palette, it’s because you are skipping on primer. Primer helps improve the skin texture, thereby keeping it on your eyelids for a longer duration and giving it a smooth finish. Try using a vibrant colour on one eyelid without a primer and with a primer on another, you'll notice the difference instantly.
Applying Makeup On Dry Lids
The skin around your eyes is very delicate and needs to be handled with care. Be it face makeup, eyebrow filler, or eyeshadow makeup, never apply anything over dry skin to avoid flaking of the product. Dry skin will make your makeup look patchy or creases will start appearing in no time.
Dodge the disaster by investing in a good eye cream and keeping your eyelids moisturised day and night.
Using The Wrong Brush
This is the most common mistake of them all. Cheaper brushes are good on your pocket but horrible for your makeup. Always invest in a good brush. There are a lot of affordable options available in the market today. If your eyeshadow makeup looks out of place, invest in a good fluffy blending brush to get that soft velvety finish. Also, a tapered flat brush is very useful in evenly spreading the eyeshadow makeup across your eyelids.
Applying Too Much Or Too Little
It’s very easy to go overboard when working with makeup, whether for your eyes or face. As a result, you end up looking like a monster instead of a princess. The key here is to begin with very little and gradually build up. Do not forget to take a step back and analyse your makeup before layering it up again. At the same time, do not be overly conscious and take only a little of the product from your eyeshadow color palette. Remember to keep things in moderation for a perfect balance!
Keeping all this in mind, do not restrict your artsy self. If you feel like playing safe, follow the rules and on days you feel gutsy, go with the flow and you might be surprised with the end results. That is how trends are made, no?
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