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Apr 15, 2015
Ashlee C.
I hope this makes sense...
When blending eyeshadow, is it better to put one color all over and then later another on top to blend, OR put the colors in their designated spots and blend the seams...
Apr 15, 2015
Maressa H.
Put the colors in the designated areas and blend from there. If you layer the colors on top they mix together and get muddy.
Apr 15, 2015
Ashlee C.
That's what I normally do but I can't ever get it right. I guess luckily for me I go with a more natural look on my eyes lately with tight lining and mascara. One day I'll get it!
Apr 15, 2015
Maressa H.
Do you use a clean brush for each color? I used to use the same blending brush for the entire eye and the colors would just mix together into one. Now I use a clean brush for every single thing I do and that helped a lot!
Apr 15, 2015
Ashlee C.
I usually start with the brush cleaned out and apply the colors light to dark but I can see what you mean. I also have the problem of the shadows sticking to one spot and not really moving when I try to blend. I posted awhile back about a similar but different blending question but I'm starting to guess I'm just neverrrr going to figure it out. 👎. Do you think the quality of shadows is a factor? I don't think mine are super cheap, but I have an Almay for brown eyes and a couple from Maybelline I think. I also started incorporating a primer thinking that might help.
Apr 15, 2015
gege f.
Put the colorsin their designated spots and blend the same.
Apr 15, 2015
Diana T.
It could be the shadows or your brushes... Or the primer.. Are you using a primer? That seems to help me blend the colors out better - but you can also use tradition shades to reduce any harsh lines between a dark color and a lighter color - also I usually build up from light to dark - so start with a nude/skin tone color all over the lid - then highlight the brow bone and inner corners, then add the transition color in the crease (should be a lighter version of whatever you are going to put there) then go in with the darker colors and use the brush that I used for the transition color to blend it all out when I'm finished - and blend the darker colors with the lighter colors again with a clean brush.
Apr 15, 2015
Diana T.
*transition not tradition...
Apr 15, 2015
Ashlee C.
Holy crap lol the science behind eyeshadows! Hah. A lot of great input! I'll be sure to have this up when I do my eyes next.
Apr 15, 2015
Diana T.
Omg miss Jacqueline once again your fountain of knowledge just amazes me! Thanks so much for these great expert tips!
Apr 16, 2015
Sam R.
Jacqueline you should write a book!! I'm sure a lot of people would buy it!!
Apr 16, 2015
Ivanna O.
That was very useful information. :)
Apr 16, 2015
Kathy K.
following
Apr 16, 2015
Ivanna O.
And now that I think about it I do subconsciously apply my blending eyeshadow lightly and evenly from a lot of practice and having trouble blending my shadows with a heavier hand.
Apr 17, 2015
Tina K.
Extremely helpful! Thank you! I have to figure out how to print this out and save it on my phone!
Apr 17, 2015
Diana T.
Oh if you do write a book miss Jacqueline you better let me know! I'll definitely buy it!
Apr 17, 2015
Tina K.
True, Ms. Jackie, but it seems in the realm of beauty and in life in general people don't want to share their tricks or secrets-- that special ingredient in their recipe, the way they use a tool to blend, a trick to looking great in a photo.
This is why I love this site. For the most part it's educational, supportive and empowering.
Apr 17, 2015
Ashlee C.
I definitely noticed a difference after using less pressure already :).