lemon_tart

Hi ladies, hope Ramadhan is going well.

Just uploaded some pictures of my latest attempt at eyeshadow. I think i have blended it well but it never seems nice. I don't know what to do to make it look good.

Any tips, suggestions and constructive criticism welcome

PS dont look at my eyebrows, i'm growing them out

mysti

ok, u need to use a primer.. u can get them pretty much anywhere. Id recommend Mary kay and Mac.. they have amazing ones.. they seem to bring out the eyeshadow color and u only have to apply a little bit.. plus it gives ur eyes a good moisture coat before u put shadow on!

Iqra.C

Nice eyes...you should practice more on HOW u apply ur eyeshadow. And maybe you should aplly liquid liner it would look neat.

Iqra.c

lemon_tart

Followed your advise and have just ordered the Mary Kay eye primer. Will upload more pics as soon as it arrives.

stylobabe

yeah using a base/primer n covering ur under eyes would make the eyeshades stand out more and after u get ur eyebrows done they will look nicer and apply the highlighter first all over ur eye so as to have more space for eyeshade

Snow White

Maybe it would help if you actually defined your eyes in a specific technique to enhance them - i.e. a deeper socket for more depth or smokey look towards corner to intensify eyes or even a darker shadow on the upper socket/bone to lengthen and really enhance the eyes..

Also, a base all-round would also help eyeshadow stand out better - its fair enough to say that a primer would help make the eyeshadow set and stand out better, but the whole look is event better enhanced if u have applied a foundation base on the whole of your face - this doesnt have to be anything heavy or 'cakey' - even if its a light tinted foundation wid a dusting of powder it makes all d difference in enhancing the whole look... oh! and also, concealer dabbed under eye vry lightly can diminish the 'lack of sleep' look that we all have time to time, giving us a better overall makeup base...

Also, for special occasions u can try shaping your eyebrows wid a good pencil to giv it more length or curve/arch and also even apply individual lashes to the corner of your eyes for more of a dramatic style... but if its jus everyday look then two coats of mascara applied on top lashes only would be ideal...

hope dat helps x

lemon_tart

Thanks, i'm gonna try that and post the pics.

MatineeSiren

As others have said, use a primer. I don't know what brand eyeshadow you're using, but many drug store varieties require a primer to really "pop." I would suggest urban decay primer potion, it's a mainstay of most makeup artists.

To make your eyes stand out more, apply a darker shade near the outer edge of the eye, and a lighter shade under your eyebrow (subtle, not too outrageous). It gives more dimension.

Saaya27

Yes..like the primer idea and the eyeliner, thinner and liquid form will look better

lemon_tart

Well this time i've tried to define my eyes, i used a primer and got my eyebrows done. dont know tell me what you think?

Adrasteia

Wow having eyebrows done makes such a big difference doesnt it

I think others have given you good pointers, what i'd like to add is pay lots of attention to the color of eyeshadow you are using.

Not everything that looks pretty in the pot will look good on you.

Depending on your complexion use shades that compliment it. Not clash with it.

I have this really cute cute lavendar crayon pencil but when I use it, my eyes look so tired cause the color clashes with my skin tone.

Yellow eyeshadow should probably be used to highlight the arch rather than as an eyeshadw, maybe thats why its not looking that good.

You would rock babypink. shocking pink, teal, eggplant but stay away from greens.

mehr

hey it looks better, but maybe use a darker colour for the crease. neways carry on practicin and u'l get der

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