Hey lover! My all time favorite part of doing make up is applying eye shadow. When I first decided to branch out and buy make up, I was obsessed with eyeshadow palettes. I am still extremely drawn to them and whenever I see a new one is released, I have to check it out. To me, my face is a canvas and eyeshadows are the tools to paint a picture. As you can see, I really enjoy it!
While practicing to get better at applying shadow, I have found a very helpful tip: focus on your base. I use two great primers and it makes my shadow last ALL day! The quality of the shadows and the type of brushes you use can also help, but the primer is what really makes the biggest difference. I first apply MAC paint pot in the shade soft ochre, which comes as a creme consistency in a pot. With it, I always use a brush to apply a thin layer. Next, I use NARS Pro-Prime smudge proof eyeshadow base (full name), which comes in a tube and I use the wand to apply a thin layer. Afterwards, I apply a neutral, cream colored shadow to set the primers in place. Once the base is done, I can apply all the colors I’d like and they last all day without creasing.
If I plan to use a pressed or loose pigment (a more color-intense version of a regular shadow) I will put an added base on top of the 2 primers. I hope this tip helps you! Do you have a favorite eye shadow primer?
What green eyeshadow are you wearing? It’s beautiful!
It’s a L’oreal infallible pressed pigment in the shade “golden emerald”. Thank you !! 🙂
I love the MAC paint pot in white!
I want to try white, that must make your eyeshadows look so pretty!!:)