Easy Eye Makeup for Beginners
Easy Eye Makeup for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
You can create a polished eye makeup look with a few everyday products and one simple technique. Once you’ve got the hang of blending two shades, you can keep the look soft for daytime or add a little sparkle for a night out.
What Do You Need for an Easy Eye Makeup Look?
You probably have most of what you need in your makeup bag already.
- A light eyeshadow
- A medium brown eyeshadow
- A shimmery or metallic eyeshadow
- A fluffy blending brush
- Mascara
Eyeliner and loose cosmetic glitter are optional extras.
Easy Eye Makeup Step by Step
Step 1. Sweep a Light Shade Across the Lid
Apply a light eyeshadow from the lash line to the crease. This evens out the colour of the lid and gives you a base that makes the next shade easier to blend.
Step 2. Add Depth to the Crease
Pick up a little medium brown eyeshadow with a fluffy blending brush. Sweep it along the crease using small circular motions. Start with a light layer and build up the colour until you’re happy with the depth.
This is the step that gives the look most of its definition.
Step 3. Add a Touch of Shimmer
Use your fingertip to pat a little shimmery eyeshadow onto the centre of the lid. A fingertip often gives you more control over where the shimmer lands.
For a bolder metallic finish, try Silver Rebel Metallic Eyeshadow. Start with a small dab and build it up if you want more shine.
Step 4. Finish with Mascara
Start at the roots of your upper lashes and gently wiggle the wand from side to side as you sweep it towards the tips. Add a light coat to the lower lashes if you like. One coat is plenty for an everyday look.
How to Add Glitter to Your Eye Makeup
A little glitter can take your everyday eye makeup straight into party territory. If you’re using loose glitter, choose a cosmetic glitter labelled as suitable for use on the eyelids.
- Finish applying your eyeshadow.
- Dab a thin layer of Glitternisti Glitter Primer onto the area where you want the sparkle, keeping it away from the waterline.
- Gently pat a small amount of fine cosmetic glitter onto the primer.
- Give it a moment to set.
Common Eye Makeup Mistakes for Beginners
Picking Up Too Much Eyeshadow at Once
Start with a little and add more in thin layers. That gives you more control over how intense the colour looks.
Leaving a Harsh Edge
If you can see a sharp line where the shadow ends, take a clean, fluffy brush and gently blend along the edge.
Trying to Blend Too Many Colours
Two or three shades are plenty. A light base, a medium shade in the crease and a little shimmer on the lid give you a complete look.
Easy Party Eye Makeup for Beginners
Once you’ve got the basic look down, try a metallic eyeshadow or a touch of glitter in the centre of the lid. Add a thin line along the upper lashes with an eyeliner if you want more definition.
For extra lash volume, try individual lash clusters or the G Beauty Lab Press & Go Underlashes in Crush.
Give Yourself Room to Practise
Everyone starts somewhere with blending, eyeliner and glitter. Pick two eyeshadows you like, give yourself a few minutes to play with them and see what happens. If you can apply two shades and a coat of mascara, you can do this look.
