How to Do Eye Makeup for Beginners: Step by Step Tips

The first and most important step for eye makeup is preparing your eyes. Start with washing your face and gently cleansing your eyelids. Apply a small amount of eye cream and let it absorb. Next use an eyeshadow primer or a light concealer on your eyelids. This creates a strong base and helps eyeshadow stay longer.

After prepping your eyes, use neutral eyeshadow shades like beige, light brown, peach or soft taupe. These colors are easy to blend and suits most skin tones. Try to avoid glitter or dark shades till you become good in application. While buying palette select simple with neutral colors.

Begin with a light shade and apply it on your eyelid using a flat brush or your fingertip. It acts as a base color. Next take a medium shade and gently apply to crease of your eye to add depth. Use fluffy brush to blend it .If you want more definition, apply a slightly darker shade to the outer corner of your eyes and blend softly.

Eyeliner can be tricky for Beginners, so try to keep it minimal. Use a pencil eyeliner instead of liquid because its easy to control. Draw a thin line, starting from the middle and moving outward. You can smudge it with brush or cotton swab for a softer and natural look. Don’t try to do make dramatic wings as a beginner.

Curl your eyelashes to open up your eyes. After curling apply one or two coat of mascara. For beginners a lengthening and volumizing mascara in black or brown color will be useful for everyday makeup.

Well groomed eyebrows makes your eyes look good. Lightly fill areas using brow pencil or powder that matches your brow color. Don’t overfill your eyebrows. Soft and natural brows look good for beginners

Once your eye makeup is finished, check it in natural light. Clean up any fallout or uneven edges with cotton swab or apply little concealer. Blending it properly will help in achieving a polished look.

As a beginner , remember to keep it easy and simple. Use basic shades, blend properly and practice regularly. With time your skills will be upgraded and makeup will look polished and effortless.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S)

1. Is it okay to apply eyeshadow with fingers?
   Yes you can either use a brush or your fingertips to blend your eyeshadow.
2. Can eyeshadow go on your lips?
   Yes, you can put eyeshadow on your lips as a fun makeup hack for custom colors, but make sure you use a base before it like balm or gloss.
3. What is the difference between eyeliner and eyeshadow?
   Eyeliner defines and shapes the eye with a precise line, creating sharp or subtle definition, while eyeshadow adds color, dimension, and texture to the entire lid for a softer or more dramatic wash of color.
4. What color eyeshadow is best for aging eyes?
   You might opt for our Eye Shade in Cream, Cappuccino, or Caramel Pin.