[mo14on]

thanks alot

[misha_astaroth]

great tips thanks

[~Zoé~]

With a simple colour wash focus on applying the eyeshadow evenly so it doesn't look blotchy or half-finished. Most eyeshadows are buildable so you apply the same colour in layers, creating a more intensified colour. If you apply one or two layers over the entire lid, go back and apply more layers but only along your eyelids; that way it brings a greater focus on your eyes
If you want to add more colours to your look, most eyeshadows come in duo's or trio's, taking the guesswork out of matching colours. The lighter shade goes across your entire lid and the darker shade is applied in the crease, the outer half of your upper lid, and/or the corner of your eyes (depending on the look you're going for)
When you use more than one colour, blending is the most important part. You'll know if colours are blended well because you can't tell where one colour ends and another colour begins
The best tip I can offer is to play around with your makeup no matter how much or how little makeup you own. There's so much potential to be creative with it so experiment and see what works best for you. And write down everything you can! I can't remember the number of times I've experimented with a technique or a look and I loved it but when I wanted to redo it on a different day I couldn't remember how I did it lol

[beautybytheresa]

OMG - so many posts on such an important an great issue. Would love to be able to just pick out the posts giving advice. Looks like I have plenty of reading to do!

[Robbiebeths]

Wow, this thread has helped me lots. I applied my eyeshadow with a folded napkin last night and the shape was SO much better than when I do it without! And, I like the tip about starting a little more "in" than where you want the color to end up. That makes PERFECT sense too!!

[terra]

nice tips everyone. Thanks for sharing.

[newyorlatin]

Great tips

[Rosej97]

This was an awesome thread.
Thank you.

[mgmsrk]

very good tips!

[corche74]

Hi! I notice that everytime i go back home ar say, 6 hours after I applied my eyeshadow, Its all gone. I use Shiseido brand. Sad thing is at first I look great and after awhile, its gone. Please help. I have oily skin. I dont want to always go to the powder room and retouch retouch retouch....I need help so badly.....(sigh)

[neonbright]

Originally Posted by corche74

Hi! I notice that everytime i go back home ar say, 6 hours after I applied my eyeshadow, Its all gone. I use Shiseido brand. Sad thing is at first I look great and after awhile, its gone. Please help. I have oily skin. I dont want to always go to the powder room and retouch retouch retouch....I need help so badly.....(sigh)

UDPP (Urban Decay Primer Potion), get this from Ulta or Sephora and you will see the difference.


Ulta.com - Eyeshadow Primer Potion


Sephora: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion: Concealer/Shadow Base

[emmy2410]

This is a great thread. I am not so an eye shadow person but since the day I got to know about MM im buying eye shadows, haha...but I need to use them and beautify my eyes. I need this thread to try and get them done. Thanks all.

I am going to see this thread everyday for new tips and techniques.
Yeaaaaaaa

Emma

[fnan29]

this is a great thread...thanks everyone! i am still semi confused about the terms people talk about with the placements of their shadows...outer v, inner v etc etc....there needs to be a whole new makeup dictionary!

oh and yup UDPP is the best primer i have ever used

cheers ladies xxx

[terra]

thank ya for the tip

[stlouguy]

ah...nice