Foundation first then eyes or eyes first then foundation?

Jul 25, 2012

Manuela B.

Hey guys, I know every makeup artist does things differently, but I was wondering do you guys conceal and do the foundation then the eyeshadow? or do you do it like me that i do the eyes first then conceal and do foundation? and why? I personally like to do the eyes first because of down fall of the eye shadow and to be able to clean up the eyes to make the eye shadow perfect!!!

Jul 25, 2012

Rikki P.

I do my tinted moisturizer/concealer first. As long as I tap off a lot of excess shadow, I usually do not have problems with fall out. I've done shadow first and then face makeup and ehhh. Wasn't really a fan.

Jul 25, 2012

Ingrid N.

For me, it depends on the look. If its an intense or colorful look with brighter or darker eyeshadows that will fall out on the cheeks during application, then eyes first. If its a simpler, cleaner look then, I find doing foundations first is fine 

Jul 25, 2012

Amanda B.

it all depends on how dark your making the eyes dark eye shadow shows up in fall outs if you still want to put your foundation on first though blot some loose powder on your checks under your eyes where fall out may happen and you can just dust it away when done

Jul 25, 2012

Cecilie A.

I always do the foundation first, then the eyes.. It just feels more right.

Jul 25, 2012

Aferdita N.

Obviously, if you're going for a super dramatic look with a really far out winged liquid liner, then how is that going to affect your application of foundation? You'll most likely not cover all the skin there, or ruin the winged liner. Same with eyeshadow, if it's really dramatic and forms a far out V shape, you can ruin that with foundation too.. So, doing it how Eve Pearl does it (eye make up first, face make up after) is a must for those very dramatic eye make up looks. However, if you're gonna do something subtle and toned down, you could go the other way.

Myself I like doing the eyes first no matter what, that way I can also apply a concealer under my brows and all over my crease area and eyelids (I have pale skin, veins show through some of the skin there).

Jul 25, 2012

Aferdita N.

Oh and also, if you're using a really powdery eyeshadow : FALLOUT.
In which case, some people like to fix with adding concealer, brushing away with an air fan brush, using paper underneath while applying the eyeshadow, or simply remove with a wet tissue and then reapply concealer.

And again, personally, I like removing it with a wet tissue and THEN apply concealer (before applying foundation) But hey, that's just me. It saves me time and effort.

Jul 25, 2012

Delilah C.

I do foundation last; only because i use a lot of pigments and glitter and there is always fallout. I use toner and moisturizer first, then my foundation then concealer. Concealer is supposedly just a "jacket" for your face, its there just to give you that extra cover-up in case foundation isnt enough. BUT depending on the look im doing, like if its a simple cat eye, ill do my eyes last and foundation first.

Jul 25, 2012

Monica J.

Eyeshadow first then concealer and foundation. Why? Fallout.

Jul 26, 2012

Courtney T.

eyes first then foundation, just incase of fallout or a mistake (especially when doing something detailed on the eye). Unless i'm doing a video or am in a rush I do foundation first then eyes. When cut for time I rather go with flawless skin & use extra time to do a simple eye instead of visa versa.  

Jul 26, 2012

Manii D.

Face first then eyes! I just fill more complete! <3

Jul 26, 2012

Callista L.

I usually do my face first then eyes,
But I usually go back with a fat brush a redo under eyes when I'm done...
So maybe its time to reform! :)
Glad I read this.

Jul 27, 2012

Alli M.

I always do eyes first and then foundation. Just found its easy to clean up the fallout & fix things if I mess it up aka my winged liner. To each their own though 

Jul 27, 2012

Tia B.

I've tried both and I must say foundation first If you are concerned about fall out they sell patches that go under neath the eye to catch the color 

Jul 27, 2012

Celeste W.

I usually like to do eyes first...especially if they are smokey. 

Jul 27, 2012

Danie D.

Depending upon the look. For example if you are doing a smoky look do eyes first so that you can clean any fallout up afterwards.

Jul 27, 2012

Autum L.

i do my foundation then i conceal, then i do my eyes.

Jul 28, 2012

Jennifer H.

I always do foundation/powder first, but I try to make sure to keep away from the eyes (I don't want too much product getting in the way of the eye shadow primer/eye shadow 

Jul 28, 2012

Sora T.

Foundation, concealer, and then eye makeup.

Another trick that I recently learned for dealing with fallout is to apply a thick layer of powder underneath the eyes and to brush or wipe it away after applying eye shadow and mascara.

Jul 28, 2012

Claudia A.

Like everyone said, it depends on the look. Usually I'll do foundation first, because my everyday looks aren't so dramatic. I don't have problems with fallout. 

Jul 28, 2012

Tamarei H.

I always do my eye first then Foundation 

Jul 28, 2012

Christina O.

I don't feel right if I do the eyes first, I do foundation then eyes and as for the shadow, I prime my eyes, tilt my head back a little to avoid the shadow dropping onto my face and that works for me

Jul 28, 2012

Sarah E.

Always foundation first! 

Jul 29, 2012

Victoria V.

I usually do eyes first then face but if I'm filming a tutorial I usually do face then eyes.

Jul 29, 2012

Pamela W.

I have to try eye first face later again. The first time I did it I hated the way my face looked.