Want your eyeshadow to pop? Whether it’s natural or bold and colourful, the difference between a lackluster eye makeup look and a quite vibrant one is often in the details. Here are some simple tips to get you brighter, bolder eyeshadow.
Clean, moisturized eyelid
Your pre-make-up skin should be well-cleansed and moisturized as the eyeshadow might end up looking drier or dull on oily skin. Your under-eye area should get a very mild oil-free moisturizer to hydrate the skin so that the eyeshadow glides on smoothly and lasts longer.
Eyes primer for an easy base
One of the tricks on how to make eyeshadow brighter is to put an eye primer before everything else. The eye primers make the eyeshadow stick to your eyelids and prevent them from fading or creasing. It also makes the colour look more intense. Just put a small amount on your eyelids, blend it in, and you’re ready to apply your eyeshadow!
Try a White or Nude Base
Apply a white or nude base to make your eyeshadow more vibrant. This is because a white or light-colored base gives way to your eye makeup products, giving the true colour of the eyeshadow to pop out. You may put a white eyeliner or nude eye pencil all over your eyelid beforehand with the eyeshadow.
Wet Your Eyeshadow Brush
Want to see a shade almost instantly? Saturate your eyeshadow brush with a mist of water or setting spray first, then take the eyeshadow.
This makes the colour pop and for most shimmery shadows creates an even deeper finish. Just be careful not to soak the brush; an airy mist is sufficient.
Double Layer Your Eyeshadow for Extra Intensity
Another is, to layer it up, meaning you put on a very, very light coat, and keep adding more and more until you get it to the desired level of brightness. You can use a flat brush for packing in the colour for maximum drama and brightness.
Apply Shimmery or Metallic Eyeshadows
If you want to have a shimmery effect for your eyeshadow, use shimmer or metallic shadows. This type of eye makeup naturally reflects light, and thus your eyes will look bright and glowing. You can also mix a little shimmer with matte eyeshadows so that the eyes pop out more.
Blend Carefully
Blending is very crucial in makeup, but over-blending makes the eyeshadow lose its brightness. Blend in only the outer edge of the shades for a smooth transition between colours. Don’t blend too much over the middle part of your eyelid because this will make it less bright.
Final Statement
Making your eyeshadow appear brighter has never been easier. Eye primers, layering colours, or adding a bit of shimmer can make the eyes pop and bring you that look you want to achieve i.e., bold and vibrant. Try these tips, see what magic eye makeup products can do, and have fun while doing it!
