Dark eye shadow. help :[

[alexxx!]

i've been trying to wear darker eye shadow lately and i end up taking it off half the time because i feel like it makes me look dirty. i have lighter skin but i don't think that's the problem... could i just be putting it on wrong? i need help :[

 

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[luxotika]

 

[alexxx!]

 

[Jeennnyy]

 

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