BASIC EYE-MAKEUP

TECHNIQUES
Liz Kacpura
Supplies Needed

■ Concealer/Eyeshadow Primer
■ Matte Eyeshadow
■ Shimmer/Glitter Eyeshadow
■ Fluffy Blending Brush
■ Short Shader Brush
■ Liquid Eyeliner
■ Mascara
Eyeshadow Application: Basic Technique

Step 1: Using a fluffy Step 2: Using the Step 3: Apply the Step 4: Apply a
blending brush, apply a same brush, apply a same darker shade to shimmer shade to the
mid-tone shade above darker shade above the outer corner of the rest of the lid with your
the crease in a the crease, focusing on lid using the short fingertip
windshield-wiper the outer corner, close shader brush
motion to the lid. optional: Apply shadow
Under the eye as well
 Winged Eyeliner: Basic Technique

Step 1: Apply a line Step 2: With your eye Step 3: Connect the top Step 4: Fill in the
starting from the inner open, draw the bottom of of the first line with the remaining space, add
corner, moving towards your wing starting at the end of the second line some mascara, and
the back. corner of the eye you’re done!

Best Practice: The line

should start thin and
become thicker
Different Looks: Same
Technique
■ Move from light to dark (shade or pressure)
■ Outer corner of eye should be darkest
■ Inner corner should be light
Common Mistakes ■
■
Too much eyeliner
Using shades that are too dark too soon
■ Not blending enough
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CONCLUSION,
Even though there are some best practices,
there are no true rules in makeup, so
experiment and have fun!!!!!!!!