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Dark eyeshadow requires careful application to ensure that it's not overwhelming or poorly defined. This article explains how to add darker colored eyeshadow in an effective way.
Steps
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1Wash your face, making sure you wipe off any dirt or old makeup. Always start with a newly clean face before putting on makeup.
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2Apply all your makeup except for your eye makeup. This includes foundation, blush, concealer, lipstick, lip gloss, etc. This also includes doing your eyebrows.Advertisement
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3Apply a light tinting makeup/eye shadow to your eyelids. This eye shadow color should be neutral, not an exotic color.[1]
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4Apply a little brown eye shadow to your eyes. This serves as a base color for the rest of the shadows.
- Try to go for a medium colored brown. Don't choose a brown color that is too light, or else it doesn't work as good for a base color. On the other hand, don't choose a super dark brown, or else it will show through the rest of your eye shadow.
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5Use a dark brown eye shadow to divide the areas between the eyelid and under the eyebrow. This will make your eyes appear larger and clearer.
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6Apply your favorite dark shadow to the upper eyelids. For example, black, navy blue, or another darkish color. If you decide to use black, don't pack it on too heavy.
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7Redefine the dividing line with the same shade. Split your shade a little to the under the eyebrow. Then brush a little on the lower eyelid.
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8Apply a dark eyeliner.[2] Use black or another dark shade. If you want, you could do a wing.
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9Apply several coats of dark mascara to the eyelashes. Several layers of mascara will produce a more intense look for your eyes, but don't over do it, or your eye lashes will be all clumpy. You can also apply fake eye lashes if you want.[3]
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10Balance both the eyes in the same way. Once the eye shadow is done for both eyes, you are ready for the day!
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Things You'll Need
- Highlighter
- Dark brown, black, blue black or any dark eyeshadow
- Eyeshadow that matches your skin
- Mascara
- Eyeliner
- Brown eyeshadow
- Face and lip makeup
- Makeup brushes
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