All things eye part 1

Okay let’s talk all things eyes! Everyone thinks they know how to do their eye shadow. How hard could it be? Anyone can apply eye shadow, but not EVERYONE can apply it so they achieve their best look. Every eye is different and should be cheated like such. Just because the look was cute on your best friend doesn't mean that it'll be cute on you. You have to play around with what’s your best feature.

When it comes to eye shadow we have not only a wide range of product options but we have a wide range of primer options as well. What primer you use is really going to depend on a couple things: the look you want to achieve and your skin color.

Say you were was wanting a look that will maybe your eyes sparkle but you don't have glitter, you can use a eyeshadow primer that has a shiny base. I personally use one by NYX, it's not to sparkly but it does give my eyes the shine that I like. Another scenario for when you would pick a certain primer would be if you were to use glitter. Using a cream eyeshadow as a base it perfect for this, it gives the glitter a background, just use a base that is the same color as your glitter.

I know a couple of you are wondering why I put skin color as a reason to have a different eye shadow base. The reason for this is eye shadow colors don't always show up on those with a darker complexion. There are many options you have for this: cream eye shadow, eye shadow primers that have a color base, or even a concealer. The point is to have something that is lighter than your skin so the colors will show. I personally use a eyeshadow primer from e.l.f. They have one with a color base and it was only $1. then I set it with a color that I want to use as my blending shade.

Another thing to consider when you're doing your eye shadow is your eye color. It's important to use your features and play around with them. Weather your eyes are brown or the changing hazel I have a few color options. Two color option that works for every eye color is purple and Burgundy. Obviously each eye color would have a different shade of Purple but pretty much you could get this to work on anybody.

Eyes:

Brown: Navy, Hunter, Moss Green, Grape, Teal, Burgundy, Charcoal, and Grey

Hazel: Burgundy, Soft Grey's, Sliver, Plum, various shades of yellow and Gold

Blue: Warm Brown (orange or red undertones), Plum, and Bronze

Green: Eggplant, Rich Sable Brown, Burgundy, and Bronze

Grey: You can use anything from the Hazel or Green color options

For those that are pretty adventurous try going for some shades that are going to contrast your natural eye color. It makes your eye's pop in a completely different way. I've listed some in the chart above that are pretty easy for anyone to be able to use. Of-course what I have listed is just some basic guideline just stick to what is most comfortable for you.

Those that are wanting to up their makeup game from intermediate to expert try using colored Mascara. This can be tricky and you must be careful with colors you use and make sure they match the style of your eyeshadow look. You don't want a neutral basic eye with bright neon mascara.

Green: Purple or more specifically Violet. (slightly different shade)

Blue: Turquoise or Pink

Hazel: Green or Yellow

Brown: Plum

Grey: Navy

These are just a few options to get you started. Everyone is different you make have Brown eyes but like the way blue mascara looks on you more. This is just a guideline for those that are trying out new things. This isn't a my way or the highway. Regardless of what colors you choose you have to have the attitude to back it up. It makes no sense to have a smoke eye and you're shy, the makeup should reflect you.

Be on the lookout for part two, we will focus on the eye shape and not just colors.

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