Dear LMM,
I love makeup but have never really known how to apply it properly. The biggest issue for me is applying eye makeup. Can you please talk me through basic eyeshadow and pencil eyeliner application, and the brushes I should use? I have brown, almond-shaped eyes, dark-brown hair and a pale complexion.
Thanks in advance for your advice! Juanita.
Dear Juanita,
There are many different ways to apply eyeshadow. Today I will take you through what I consider to be a foolproof technique, which is great for both beginners and experts alike. In fact, you will notice in my videos that I use this technique (and variations of it) almost every single time I apply eye makeup.
To do basic eyeshadow I would recommend you start with two pressed-powder eyeshadows (a light shade and a mid-toned shade in either a matte, satin or metallic texture) and two brushes: a fluffy blending brush and a flat eyeshadow brush. For basic eyeliner, I would suggest you use an eyeliner pencil in conjunction with a small angle brush.
(Note: The brushes and techniques outlined below will work equally as well with loose-powder shadows, but when you are just starting out, pressed formulations are usually easier to manage.) (more…)
