I admire all you guys work and I am trying to figure out what u guys do to deposit color so vivid and blend into another color without color running together. I use some of the same products you guys use. I bought all kinds of makeup brushes and studied and even compared them to the MAC brush numbers so I can use the right brush for the correct effect but it doesnt come out the same. What am I doing wrong? Please critique my work
I typically start with the lighter shades first then add more depth by applying darker shades. I follow that guide for my crease and lid. I place my brush where I want the most intense color and blend out from there. For flat shader brushes, I use one brush to apply two colors and use tapping motions to blend colors flipping between either side of the brush. For my crease, I'll use a fluffier brush with a lighter shade. Sometimes I'll use the same brush to add depth with a darker color, sometimes I'll grab a more tapered brush. I'll use a clean blending brush and a skin tone shade to blend out my crease color into my brow bone. I personally don't like bring bold or dark colors close to my brow.
Thats the thing. I try not to do dark colors near my brow, but when try to blend I do it too far up. I will try again, but I usually do what you said, but it still doesnt look polished. I guess practice makes perfect. I printed a few face charts, should I just practice on them? By the way, thank you so much for responding
Steps girl ( btw that does look good o.O in fact what did you use ) First in the tear duct do a lighter shade example purple like mac's seedypearl . They a slightly darker shade with a mac 239 like hep cat , then for the crease a darker shade like a 217 mac like satillite dreams in a up and down in the shape of your eye . Then if you want a mac 224 with a darker shade like mac carbon in the outer V . I agree with Nichole H . I personally don't like bring bold or dark colors close to my brow too . I would do as a highlight the same you did with the tearduct ! good luck :D hope my pic helped a bit ?
ok thanks lil T. I use BH cosmetics and brushes I got from the Bronner Brothers hair show. I was match the MAC colors to my palette and practice some more. Thanks for taking the time to respond
Try blending out your crease with a skin tone shade up to your brow. I like Mac's Soft Brown, Tete-A-Tint or Moleskin (LE). You can also use a face powder.
I always start with the lightest color im using, and absolutely pack on the color onto my lids. Then I'll do my crease color, and go back in with a smaller, clean brush, and blend my lid and crease color together using sideways motions. Then I blend out the crease color, using a matte, skin toned shade, using another clean blending brush, and swirling motions.
I don't use any fancy brushes, in fact, probably the only sort of nice brushes I have are Sephora ones. I just use whatever brushes I find/have for cheap!
Make sure that every time you use a new shade that you're using a clean brush so that you're not getting whatever's left on the brush mixed in with the new color where you don't want it. Also, it sounds counter-intuitive but be careful not to over blend. That can make your colors look muddy and keep you from getting any definition between them.
I think the best advice is practice... I always apply the lighter shade first then darker colors. I also use Soft Brown e/s or any other skin tone eyeshadow to blend out any harsh lines.
To be honest with you it seems like you are doing a pretty good job at applying your eyeshadow. If you blend your color up to high you can always take an eye shadow closest to your skin tone or even lighter to apply over the color to tone it down and blend it out and down if that makes since and then apply your highlight color. You can even use powder foundation if you have any. The more you practice the better you will get.
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Jun 03, 2012
Danielle J.
Jun 03, 2012
Nichole H.
I typically start with the lighter shades first then add more depth by applying darker shades. I follow that guide for my crease and lid. I place my brush where I want the most intense color and blend out from there. For flat shader brushes, I use one brush to apply two colors and use tapping motions to blend colors flipping between either side of the brush. For my crease, I'll use a fluffier brush with a lighter shade. Sometimes I'll use the same brush to add depth with a darker color, sometimes I'll grab a more tapered brush. I'll use a clean blending brush and a skin tone shade to blend out my crease color into my brow bone. I personally don't like bring bold or dark colors close to my brow.
Jun 04, 2012
Danielle J.
Thats the thing. I try not to do dark colors near my brow, but when try to blend I do it too far up. I will try again, but I usually do what you said, but it still doesnt look polished. I guess practice makes perfect. I printed a few face charts, should I just practice on them? By the way, thank you so much for responding
Jun 04, 2012
Lillee T.
Jun 04, 2012
Danielle J.
ok thanks lil T. I use BH cosmetics and brushes I got from the Bronner Brothers hair show. I was match the MAC colors to my palette and practice some more. Thanks for taking the time to respond
Jun 04, 2012
Nichole H.
Try blending out your crease with a skin tone shade up to your brow. I like Mac's Soft Brown, Tete-A-Tint or Moleskin (LE). You can also use a face powder.
Jun 04, 2012
Victoria D.
I don't use any fancy brushes, in fact, probably the only sort of nice brushes I have are Sephora ones. I just use whatever brushes I find/have for cheap!
Jun 04, 2012
Kayti J.
Make sure that every time you use a new shade that you're using a clean brush so that you're not getting whatever's left on the brush mixed in with the new color where you don't want it. Also, it sounds counter-intuitive but be careful not to over blend. That can make your colors look muddy and keep you from getting any definition between them.
Jun 06, 2012
Simera H.
I think the best advice is practice... I always apply the lighter shade first then darker colors. I also use Soft Brown e/s or any other skin tone eyeshadow to blend out any harsh lines.
Jun 29, 2012
Danielle J.
Jun 29, 2012
Danielle J.
Jun 29, 2012
Gennett M.
To be honest with you it seems like you are doing a pretty good job at applying your eyeshadow. If you blend your color up to high you can always take an eye shadow closest to your skin tone or even lighter to apply over the color to tone it down and blend it out and down if that makes since and then apply your highlight color. You can even use powder foundation if you have any. The more you practice the better you will get.
Jun 29, 2012
Tina R.
they have a lot of tips on youtube girl your eye makeup looks good dont worry practice makes perfect
Jun 29, 2012
Danielle J.
Thanks you guys